06 November 2010

Advantage SA announced the winners of the 2010 Limestone Coast Regional Awards at a special event held in Mount Gambier last night.

Amongst the winners announced at the presentation evening at the Barn Palais last night in heart of the Limestone Coast were a honey producer, a winery striving towards environmental sustainability, and a 130km touring trail integrating cultural, heritage and nature based experiences.

(Please click here for a full list of winners)

Hosted by ABC South East’s Allan Richardson, the event was a spectacular evening with 90 of the Limestone Coast community coming together to celebrate and congratulate all winners and commendations. Amongst the guests on the night was District Council of Grant Mayor Richard Sage.

Advantage SA CEO Nikki Seymour-Smith congratulated all winners from the region on their success. 

“Advantage SA is thrilled to have recognised so many exceptional members of the Limestone Coast community for their outstanding achievements.”

“Last night’s event proved to be a tremendous celebration of the success stories of the Limestone Coast.”

“We know that there is a strong commitment to excellence in the Limestone Coast region, as this is evidenced by the high quality of award winners and entrants that we see in the Awards year after year.”

“The work of the Mid South East Football League is just one example of the community spirit and commitment to excellence that is paramount in the Limestone Coast region. They have implemented a “Healthy Clubs Project” which has meant that the members of the league have had access to extensive training to improve their operations, as well as undertaking safety audits of the grounds and facilities. This successful initiative has seen many positive changes across the operations and culture of the clubs and the league itself.”

“Advantage SA would like to congratulate all Award winners and entrants from the Limestone Coast and looks forward to continuing to showcase the many wonderful success stories of this region.”

Ms Seymour-Smith encouraged the community to continue to support the Advantage SA Regional Awards.

“The Regional Awards ensure that those who put in the hard work and time to promote and develop our regional areas receive public recognition for their contribution to their community and the State.”

Advantage SA Regional Awards winners will be publicly recognised for their achievements through their promotion in Advantage SA’s broader programs and via its intensive media partner network.  

To further acknowledge their achievements, winners receive a Glass Pear Trophy. Designed and hand-made by the Jam Factory, the Regional Awards pear trophies have become iconic with the Regional Awards. Winners also receive an honorary regional membership to Advantage SA in 2011, an invitation to an Awards celebration event in 2011 and an invitation to nominate for the Telstra Business Awards in 2011.

WINNERS

Bang & Olufsen Arts Award
Winner – Jo Jo Spook

Elders Community Group Award
Winner – SA Rural Women’s Gathering Inc 2009

Elders Community Individual Award
Winner – Gretel Sneath

Westpac Small Business Award
Winner – Humbugz Honey

Westpac Large Business Award
Winner – The Barn Palais 

Department of Trade and Economic Development Innovation Award
Winner – Mayura Station Tasting Room
 

Nippy’s Sports Award
Winner – Mid South East Football League

Hames Sharley Sustainability Award
Winner – Cape Jaffa Wines 

South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Award
Winner – Admella Discovery Trail Project 

Adelaide Showground Youth Award
Winner – Matthew Byrne

The Advantage SA Regional Awards are proudly supported by the Government of South Australia and Program Partner, Regional Development Australia.

ENDS

For media information, images and interviews, please contact Natalie Ciccocioppo, Communications Manager, Advantage SA on 8211 8111 or 0413 489 231 or natalie.ciccocioppo@advantagesa.com.au.