Strathbogie Shire celebrates local business excellence at 2024 awards

By Contributed

Sep 4, 2024

Mitchelton Winery won the Tourism Excellence Award at the 2024 Strathbogie Shire Business Awards. Photo by Fiona Broom

The Strathbogie Shire’s finest businesses, dedicated employees and selfless volunteers were honoured at the 2024 Stratbogie Shire Business Awards ceremony, celebrating the community’s achievements.

The Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce and GoNagambie co-hosted the event, bringing together local businesses and community groups for a delightful evening of celebration at the picturesque Fowles Winery in Avenel.

The evening’s winners showcased the region’s diverse talents, including Mitchelton Winery, which claimed the Tourism Excellence Award; Eighteen Sixty, which secured the Small Business Award; Avenel Equine Hospital, which was recognised for Excellence in Agriculture; Traci Stumer of NAB Nagambie, who won Employee Recognition; and Naomi Bale of Thai by the Lake, who received the Youth Recognition commendation

State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland spoke at the event to congratulate award winners and thank sponsors and organisers for their work promoting local businesses.

“Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce and GoNagambie are protecting, supporting and encouraging growth in the region and making our towns a place that anyone will want to visit, or even move to,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Whether it be splash parks, accommodation, wineries, restaurants, cafés or local volunteers — all the nominees offer something crucial to our region.

“I look forward to seeing our towns continue to grow, our businesses continue to thrive and visitors continuing to enjoy the best of what our region offers.

“Congratulations to all the nominees, winners and everyone involved with making this incredible event happen.”