FDPI Spares & Maintenance has been named as the Business of the Year at the Powercor Warrnambool Business Excellence Awards Presentation Gala.
The awards, held on Friday October 31 at the Lighthouse Theatre, recognised the outstanding achievements of 26 businesses and individuals across 15 categories.
FDPI Spares & Maintenance has achieved incredible growth in a highly specialised field while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
The company specialises in locating parts and offering precise installation, maintenance and repairs for the beverage, food, dairy, and chemical processing industries and has grown to service Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland.
The win builds on the business’ Highly Commended accolade in the New Business/New Owner (Under 5 Years) category in 2013.
Warrnambool City Council Economic Development & Grants Officer Annabel Cussen said the award ceremony was an opportunity for the business community to come together and recognise business excellence.
“The Warrnambool business community works incredibly hard all year, so it is nice to be able to acknowledge the achievements of local businesses and business people,” Ms Cussen said.
“I would like to thank all of the businesses involved in this year’s awards; particularly the category sponsors and all businesses that nominated.”
The 2014 Powercor Warrnambool Business Excellence Awards are presented by the Warrnambool City Council and 3YB/COAST FM.
The Warrnambool City Council would like to congratulate all of the winners and nominees in this year’s awards.
2014 Powercor Warrnambool Business Excellence Award winners
Business of the Year
FDPI Spares & Maintenance
Retail
WINNER Monaghan’s Pharmacy
HIGHLY COMMENDED Warrnambool Country Meats
Professional Service
WINNER South West Conveyancing
HIGHLY COMMENDED FM Maher & Associates
Health & Wellbeing
WINNER Somer Toprak Optometrist
HIGHLY COMMENDED Warrnambool Podiatry Group
Micro Business
WINNER A Cut Above Hairstylist
HIGHLY COMMENDED Daktari Surf & Dive, Live Architecture
Manufacture, Trade & Utilities
WINNER Chitticks Bakery
HIGHLY COMMENDED 2 Tarts Baking
New Business/New Owner Under 5 Years
WINNER Warrnambool Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
HIGHLY COMMENDED Phinc
Business Innovation
WINNER FDPI Spares & Maintenance
HIGHLY COMMENDED o2 Media
Franchise
WINNER Telstra Store Warrnambool
HIGHLY COMMENDED Hairhouse Warehouse
Community/Govt Enterprise
WINNER St John of God Health Choices
HIGHLY COMMENDED Leadership Great South Coast
Customer Service of the Year
WINNER Ludwig Mjeda – Optus Store Warrnambool
HIGHLY COMMENDED Wendy McKane – Coffee Treat
Volunteer of the Year
John Anscombe
Young Professional of the Year
Fiona Golding – Live Architecture
Professional of the Year
Barry Morphett – Deakin University
Hall of Fame
John Holland
Judges Award
O'Grady's Florist