High Praise at Dalby Business Excellence Awards
The first of the 2010 District Business Excellence Awards Presentation Events was held in Dalby on Friday 22 October, recognising Total Care Pets & Vets as the 2010 Dalby District Business of the Year.
Over 500 representatives of local business and industry celebrated with hosts Dalby Chamber of Commerce & Industry, capping off a second year in which Dalby businesses have utilised the business awards model now operating across the Western Downs region.
"It was a wonderful event, a credit to the exceptional businesses in the Dalby district."
Cr Andrew Smith, Council's Economic Development Portfolio, recognised the success of the 2010 Business Excellence Awards.
“Congratulations to all the Nominees as well as the Category Crystal and Distinction Winners. Once again, Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered a truly remarkable event." Cr Smith said.
Gerard Betros, Head Judge, commented that the submissions indicated local businesses cared for their community and had a passion for customer service. “USQ is interested in partnering with businesses in their success and capturing the bright future of the region”, he said.
Gerard encouraged businesses entered in the awards to contact Dalby Chamber of Commerce & Industry and book an appointment for submission feedback on (07) 4662 4050.
The Winners Schedule of the 2010 Dalby Business Excellence Awards
CRITERIA 1 – LEADERSHIP – Sponsored by Aland & Co
Distinction Award – Ashton’s Butchery
Crystal Award – Carrick Ashmead
CRITERIA 2 – STRATEGIC PLANNING – Sponsored by BMO
Distinction Award – Drover’s Motor Inn
Crystal Award – Ostwald Bros
CRITERIA 3 – USING INFORMATION & KNOWLEDGE – Sponsored by CEC
Distinction Award – Sandalwood Feedlot
Crystal Award – Total Care Pets and Vets
CRITERIA 4 – PEOPLE – Sponsored by Len Patti Mitsubishi
Distinction Award – Dalby Rural Supplies
Crystal Award – Adam Luck Electrical
CRITERIA 5 – CUSTOMER & MARKET FOCUS – Sponsored by Ray White & Eastern Rural
Distinction Award – Hair @ Dalby
Crystal Award – The Beauty Bar
CRITERIA 6 – PROCESS MANAGEMENT, IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION – Sponsored by The Dalby Herald
Distinction Award – Reilly Pastoral Company
Crystal Award – Stimson Plumbing
CRITERIA 7 – SUCCESS & SUSTAINABILITY – Sponsored by The Windsor Hotel
Distinction Award – Ostwald Bros
Crystal Award – Total Care Pets & Vets
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD (Awarded to The Business that received the highest number of nominations from the general public) – Carma Coffee.
JUDGES ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD – (Awarded by the Judging Panel at their discretion) Hair Razors Unisex Barber Shop.
BRONZE AWARDS (Awarded to businesses that achieved greater than a total of 600 points across all criteria as per the scoring matrix)
Aland & Co Accountants, Dalby Rural Supplies, Ella Bache, Mid Town Motor Inn, Stimson Plumbing and Reilly Pastoral Co Pty Ltd.
SILVER AWARDS (Awarded to business that achieved greater than a total of 650 points across all criteria as per the scoring matrix)
Ashton’s Butchery, Arrow Energy Limited, BMO, Dalby Engine Rebuilders, Drovers Motor Inn, Eloguence, Hair @ Dalby and Sandalwood Feedlot Pty Ltd.
GOLD AWARDS (Awarded to business that achieved greater than a total of 700 points across all criteria as per the scoring matrix)
Adam Luck Electrical, Carrick Ashmead, Ostwald Bros, The Beauty Bar and Total Care Pets & Vets.
…..and the 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – TOTAL CARE PETS & VETS
Proud sponsors of the Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2010 Business Excellence Awards included Western Downs Regional Council, Heritage Building Society, Carmichael Builders, The Dalby Herald, Ostwald Bros, Graham Winter's Smash Repairs, Aland and Co, BMO Accountants, Condamine Electric Company, Len Patti Mitsubishi, Ray White & Eastern Rural and The Windsor Hotel.