Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like acknowledge a few people today: Adam Gordon, Erica Fletcher, and the whole team who put on the Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards, on Saturday night at the Yamba Golf & Country Club. I would just like to run through some of the winners. The Clarence Valley Business of the Year winner was Fresh Dental Care—Carol Pachos, Lara Tracey and Sharon Marinucci—sponsored by The Daily Examiner. Trainee or Apprentice of the Year was won by Ruth Finlay, who works for Addictive Hair and Beauty and was sponsored by State Training Services. The Better Access Award went to SPAR Maclean. I congratulate Bob and Judith Little and the staff, who were sponsored by Key Employment. Work Health and Safety Award was won by Harwood Marine. I congratulate Leeanne Bawl, Peter Clarke and Shane White, who last year won the Apprentice of the Year Award. They were sponsored by WorkCover New South Wales. Retail Business—Up to Five Employees Award was won by Bridgestone Select. I congratulate Scott Brereton and Leah Beaumont, who were sponsored by ETC. Retail Business—Six or More Employees was won by SPAR Maclean. Once again I congratulate Bob and Judith Little, and their team. It is the longest continually running grocery store in Australia. It has been running since 1883. They were sponsored by ETC. The Professional Services—Up to Five Employees Award when to Summerland Credit Union, which was sponsored by Tursa. Professional Services—Six or More Employees Award went to Fresh Dental Care, sponsored by Tursa. The Tourism, Accommodation, Events and Entertainment Award was won by Grafton 2 Yamba Houseboat Hire. I congratulate the owners, Vicki and Andrew Edmonds, who were sponsored by Chess Employment. The Trade, Industry and Manufacturing Award went to Benny's Grafton Smash Repairs and owner Nathan Ben. The New Business 1st Year Award went to CSR Gyprock Trade and Timber Supplies. I congratulate Scott, Tobin and Jason. The New Business 2nd Year Award went to Irons & Craig. The Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Award went to Optimum Health Solutions. The People's Choice Favourite Business Award went to Farmer Lou's. (Time expired)