The sold-out event at Exies Bagtown saw everyone dressed up to the nines, entertained by MC comedian Joel Ozborn who had everyone relaxing and laughing along with his antics, and serenaded by Griffith music duo Dee Farnell and Rhys Callinan.

This year’s categories had two local awards, which were nominated and voted by members of the public and judged by an independent confidential local panel.

These awards were The Area News’ ‘Local Customer Service Award’ which saw The Athlete’s Foot come out a step above the other 14 top-notch nominees, and Griffith City Council’s ‘Local business Person of the Year,’ which saw Roy Spagnolo of Roy Spagnolo and Associates recognised for his outstanding entrepreneurial spirit.

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President of Griffith Business Chamber Paul Pierotti said there were a lot of brave and passionate realists in the room, and were working together to create positive change.

“A special thanks to Amanda Quarisa the awards co-ordinator and Chamber secretary, as well as to all of our sponsors, and congratulations to all of the finalists,” Mr Pierotti said.

The judging of the other eight awards were conducted by experts in their field and were not Chamber committee members or sponsors.

Most judges were located outside of Griffith and scored the entries based on submissions only.

Sponsored by Hit 99.7/Triple M and presented by Southern Manager Joel Feurerherdt.

Nominees:

WINNER: Chaise Moat

Sponsored by Win TV, presented by General Manager Greg Murphy.

Nominees:

WINNER: JJ Farm Equipment.

Sponsored by Viatek, presented by Chris Sutton.

Nominees:

WINNER: Leading Edge Computers.

Sponsored by AusSafe Super, presented by Michael Wynne.

Nominees:

WINNER: Murray Cod Australia

Sponsored by Beyond Bank, presented by Dennis Conroy.

Nominees:

WINNER: Cassandra Smeeth

Sponsored by Deakin University, presented by David Halliwell.

Nominees:

WINNER: Murray Cod Australia

Sponsored by Elders Insurance Presented by Julie Shore.

Nominees:

WINNER: The Personnel Group

Sponsored by LINX, presented by Jon Burns.

WINNER: Red Belly Citrus

Sponsored by The Area News, presented by Viviana Bellato.

Top 15 Finalists:

WINNER: The Athlete’s Foot

Sponsored by Official Sponsor Griffith City Council, presented by Councillor and Deputy Mayor Dino Zappacosta.

Nominees:

WINNER: Roy Spagnolo