“The categories we recognise are all reflections of what we value as a community. Including working in a more sustainable manner to benefit our environment and work collaboratively to help those less fortunate.”
“It is important to remember that you are all leaders in our community, helping to set new benchmarks for success and shape the future of what living in our city will look like for the future.”
CEO Chris Cowley said “Council has taken some considerable steps in a move to support our wonderful local business community and this is just one small step in our journey to recognise and celebrate success stories in our wonderful community. My administration here at council are excited to see the future of business in Burnside prosper for generations to come.”
And the winners are:
Emerging and Empowered – Regions Cellars. This is for newcomers (less than three (3) years in operation) that are starting out and already making an impact.
Social Change Maker – Lions Club of Glenside Inc. Where making a positive impact is at the core of their purpose. Applying innovative solutions to address social issues and improve the world we live in. Open to not-for-profit, social enterprise and profit-for-purpose organisations (contributing a minimum of 10 per cent of their profits to the cause).
Environmental Impactors – Foodland Frewville & Desert Flower Landscaping. For organisations where a positive environmental outcome is the priority. Focusing on sustainability and climate change adaption initiatives, this category is open to all organisations.
Small and Succeeding – Clarke Hemmerling Lawyers. For businesses that are punching above their weight. This category is open to businesses with an annual turnover less than $3m and under 100 employees.
Guests included Hon Vickie Chapman MP, Attorney General, Deputy Premier SA, Member for Bragg
Hon David Pisoni MP, Minister for Innovation and Skills
Hon Vincent Tarzia MP, Member for Hartley
Pic: J B Media
L – R: CEO Chris Cowley, Spero Chapley Foodland Frewville, Malcolm Berce Desert Flower Landscaping, Brian Blanton Foodland Frewville, Mayor Anne Monceaux, Renee Jeffrey Penfolds.
