Business owners, employees and industry leaders gathered at the Margaret River HEART on Wednesday evening for the 2019 Bendigo Bank Margaret River Region Business Awards.
Hosted by the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry and emceed by the CEO of Regional Chambers of Commerce WA, Kitty Prodonovich, the event awarded the region's outstanding businesses in a range of categories.
Drinks - including a special Giniversity welcome cocktail, wines from Swings & Roundabouts, Vasse Felix, Xanadu s and Beerfarm beers and ciders - were enjoyed in the AMR Shire foyer ahead of the main event.
The HEART studio venue was transformed by award winning wedding and event stylist Miriam Avery while Arts Margaret River provided lighting and audiovisual services.
Guests enjoyed a three course meal courtesy of Rustico at Hayshed Hill, Settlers Tavern and the commercial cookery students of the South Regional TAFE.
Entertainment was provided by local musicians Mike Goodwin and 9-and-a-half-year old Lucy Kollman, who delighted the crowd with her covers and an original song penned for her father.
The HEART studio venue was transformed by award winning wedding and event stylist Miriam Avery while Arts Margaret River provided lighting and audiovisual services.
Award winners & finalists
2019 Business of the Year
Wine for Dudes - WINNER
2019 Business Person of the Year
Gene Hardy - Cape to Cape Explorer Tours - WINNER
Excellence in Digital Business
Eden Aesthetics - WINNER
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours
Ocean House Collection
Crossfit Margaret River
Excellence in the Creative Industry
Christian Fletcher Gallery - WINNER
Margaret River Artisan Store
Superb Service
Walk Talk Taste Margaret River - WINNER
Easy Ride Tours
Lorex Business Services
Swell Stays
Arrived and Thrived
Re-Tyre Shoes Margaret River - WINNER
Golden Cafe
Margaret River Rascals
Take 2 Hair Studio and Make Up Bar
Swell Yoga
Champion Changemaker
FAWNA Inc - WINNER
Arts Margaret River
Margaret River Organic Garden Inc.
Robust and Remarkable
Cape to Cape Explorer Tours - WINNER
Priceline Pharmacy
The River
Small and Sensational
Wine for Dudes - WINNER
Eden Aesthetics
Leeuwin Tyres
McAuliffe Legal
Whitesands Bathroom Renovations
Micro and Magnificent
Margaret River Artisan Store - WINNER
The Larder Margaret River (Highly Commended)
Ocean House Collection
Margaret River Surf School
The Humble Horse
Environmental Excellence
Re-Tyre Shoes Margaret River - WINNER
Community Spirit Award
Whitesands Bathroom Renovations - WINNER
Leeuwin Tyres - WINNER
People's Choice Award
Margaret River Surf School - WINNER
Outstanding Visitor Experience
Walk Talk Taste Margaret River - WINNER
Easy Ride Tours (Highly Commended)
Humble Horse (Highly Commended)