YOU couldn't wipe the smile off the faces of Robert Cappello and Roy Catanzariti on Friday night.
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The two accepted the award for excellence in business ethics on behalf of Griffith Post School Options at the Murray-Riverina Regional Business Awards.
"This is one of the best moments in our history," Mr Catanzariti said.
Mr Cappello said Post School Options gave people with a disability opportunities to enter the workforce.
"It is a very, very satisfying job to bring a smile to the face of a person who has a disability," he said.
Mr Cappello said Post School Options was extremely grateful for the support it received from the community.
"This town is so, so supportive," he said.
Mr Catanzariti said Griffith Post School Options was established in 1993 to support young adults with a disability to make the transition from school to community life.
"Winning this award ensures the organisation is recognised and acknowledged for the great work we do to achieve positive outcomes for our service users," he said.
Griffith-based Flavourtech won the excellence in export award.
This award recognises leading examples of businesses which are forging a strong reputation for Australian products and services in international markets.
Flavourtech designs and manufactures specialised food processing equipment for the extraction of and concentration of flavours from various sources, including cofee and tea, fruit and vegetables, wine and beer, dairy products as well as for other applications such as in the pharmaceutical industry.
In the past 24 months the business has experienced a 66 per cent increase in sales, primarily from its growth in its export business, which now accounts for 86 per cent of total sales.
Flavourtech chief executive officer Kon Gryllakis was thrilled to accept the award.
"This recognition will have a very positive impact on our customers at a global level, who would then view Flavourtech with increased credibility and improved confidence in our organisation and capabilities," Mr Gryllakis said.
Southern Cotton took out the excellence in innovation award, while Grainlink was joint winner of the excellence in business award with Dayco.
De Bortoli Wines won the excellence in sustainability award.
Winners will now contest the state awards later this year.