Anyone wanting an example of what can be achieved with enterprise, determination and effort would not have been short of role models in Mudgee on the weekend.
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On Friday evening, the achievements of local businesses were recognised at the biennial Clock Awards at Parklands Resorts and Conference Centre.
Organised by Mudgee Sunrise Rotary, this year in conjunction with the Mudgee Chamber of Commerce, the awards are valued in the region as a benchmark of businesses’ achievements.
This year’s award winners and nominees spanned an amazing range of enterprises: From the winner of the Best New Business, Cudgegong Security, to Mudgee Bakery & Cafe, a family-owned business for many generations; and from Double R Equipment Repair, whose business spans two states, to the People’s Choice award winner, Muffin Break.
The awards also recognised the efforts of business owners like Sally Whiting and Alexandra Keipert, owners of Blooms The Chemist and winners of the Young Entrepreneur Awards, in building their enterprise from small beginnings.
The contribution of employees to the their businesses was also recognised in the Trainee of the Year Award, which went to Grace Kelley (pictured) of Eltons Eating + Drinking and Apprentice of the Year Nisargkumar Vyas of the Mudgee Bakery and Cafe.
The nominees and winners have all put in countless hours to establish and expand their businesses and create employment for residents of this region, often in difficult economic circumstances. All deserve accolades for their success and achievements and their contribution to the local economy.
No less inspirational were the entrants in the Mudgee Running Festival held on Sunday. Entrants ranged from ultra-marathon runners and international marathon competitors to excited children clutching the medals for their first fun run.
Even those who were not among the winners had a success story to tell. Local runners Adam Sutherland and Lucas Sheppard not only completed their first marathon but exceeded their fundraising target for the Lung Cancer Foundation. And a special welcome was reserved for runner Ray James, who completed his 235th marathon, despite ongoing treatment for cancer.
Congratulations to all involved in these events that allowed our region’s winners to shine.