Sponsor Harwood Andrews Lawyers principal Joanna Monahan with the award-winning Sweeney Tood Waste Disposal family, from left Aled, Dale, Tom, Hugh and Judith Parsons.

JUDGES COMMENT

Sweeney Todd’s strength is that the management style of this organisation is oriented to exploring and taking on challenges that other businesses may not be willing to consider. This has contribued in a major way to their success in growing the business over a relatively short timeframe.

TurfCare and Hire’s Luke Trezise and Leigh Corkell with Shell Refinery’s Joan McGovern and staff left Travis Cumming,Wayne McLennan, Peter Hardy, Chris Leeson and Wendy Bourke.

JUDGES COMMENT

Exceptionally well managed business that deservedly fits well among the best businesses in the awards. Outstanding leadership structure, excellent policies, procedures and business culture. They are aware of the impact drought can have on a turf business and are breaking into the synthetic turf market to add another string to their bow.

Lyons Construction executive director Norm Lyons with Aircraft Plastics Australia’s Maree and David Fernyhough and staff.

JUDGES COMMENT

The judges were pleasantly surprised by this business and the significant improvements that have been made in the past 12 months. The business has grown 64 per cent while keeping control of operational costs, implementing professional processes and systems to support growth and expanding the facilities to accommodate. This excellent business has huge potential.

Barwon Regional Waste Management Group’s Enzo Bruscella, centre right, congratulates Stacey Perry, stadium manager Adrian Burns, Mat Robb, James Fitzgerald and Amy Laidlaw.

JUDGES COMMENT

The SMG has a small team of committed staff. Revenue has been increased in the past 12 months. Staff has been increased from four to six people. It should work on re-imaging the stadium to change public perceptions about its use and what it has to offer.