Clock Awards 2012

The Clock Awards recognise the high standards achieved by businesses in Mudgee, by way of a Gala Dinner and Awards Night.

The 6th Awards Night will be held at Parklands Resort on Friday 18th May, 2012.

Following the counting of many votes , these businesses are 2012 finalists for awards in their respective categories, for the award of Most Popular Business and the highly sought-after Clock Award.

Professional : Bloom’s The Chemist, Church Street Veterinary Clinic, Country Physiotherapy, Imaginations Early Learning Centre,  Spruce’s Pharmacy

Industrial/Manufacturing:  Bevco Pty Ltd, Greg’s Tyre and Mechanical, Ian Colley Earthmoving, Keysseckers Transport, The Tyre Man

Non-profit Government: Cudgegong Valley Public School, Lifeskills Plus Inc, Mudgee Community Transport, Mudgee District Hospital,  Pioneer House

Hospitality 1: Federal Hotel, Lawson Park Hotel, Mudgee Bakery and Cafe, Mudgee’s Getaway Cottages,  Oriental Hotel, Parklands Resort, Riverside Caravan & Tourist Park

Hospitality 2: Farmer’s Daughter Wines, Isabella’s Trattoria, Manana, OUtside the Square, While You’re Waiting Cafe

Retail 1: Blowes Menswear, Coles Supermarket, Home & Office Electronics, Petrie’s Mitre 10, Windyhill Nursery

Retail 2: Books in Mudgee, Byrnes Jewellers, Cherry Red, S&S Meats, Visual Expanse

Trade Services: AK Constructions, Berridge & Gallagher, Gladstone Street Mechanical, Rapid Plumbing, Virgo Security

Personal Services: Bella Medi Spa, Katrina Curry Hairdressing, Narelle’s on Barlow, Superfine Hair Design, Ultimate Care Skin and Body Centre

Services General: Dog-a-cise, Elders Insurance, Fairview Artspace, Mcdonald Lawson, Mudgee Guardian & The Weekly

Submissions from these businesses are due at 5.00pm, Friday 30th March. The submissions explore aspects of the business including business planning, processes for rewarding staff and handling problems. Judging panels will examine the submissions to judge the Winner and Runner-up in each category. The Best Business- our Clock Winner –  is selected by a separate panel after the category judging.

Click for 2012 Clock Awards Finalist Supporting Submission

Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

This category has been included in the Clock Awards to recognise the contribution made by apprentices and trainees to their employer’s business. Nominations can come from the employer or the public.

Nominees for  2012 are:

Anthony Barton – Rapid Plumbing & Gas

Ashlee McWhirter – Ultimate Care Skin & Body Centre

Curtis Walters – Mudgee Honda Centre

Clayton Leven – AK Constructions

Genna Knight – Katrina Curry Hairdressing

Jamie Toynton – Wineglass Bar & Grill

Jess Tomlinson – Berridge & Gallagher Electrical

Jessica Clarkson – ANZ Bank

Joshua Crowe – Jaycee’s Constructions

Karina Makin – Creative Beaute

Mary Murphy – Essential Energy

Submissions from these nominees are due at 5.00pm, Thursday 6th April 2012. The submissions explore aspects of the apprentice/trainees work including career plans, initiative in the workplace, teamwork. A  panels will examine the submissions to invite 3 finalists for interview.

2012 Apprentice Submission

Sponsors of 2012 Clock Awards