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 2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards Finalists

 
Judging is now complete and 27 businesses have been selected as a finalist of the 2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards.
 
Award winning business will be announced at the Awards Gala Evening, Thursday 30 October at St Kilda Town Hall.  
 
The City of Port Phillip and awards partners CitiPower, Emerald Hill Weekly and Bendigo Banks Elwood and South Melbourne congratulate all finalists and wish them the best of luck in moving toward becoming a 2008 award winner!
 
 
 Finalists:
 
Creative Industries
 

 

Fancy Films

Fancy Films is a full service boutique video production and post production company providing the very best cost effective services the creative industry can offer our blue chip clients.

 

 

Gasworks Arts Park

An urban oasis in Albert Park housing two theatres, three gallery spaces, artists studios, community access spaces and function facilities all set in four hectares of tranquil parkland.

 

 

melbournestyle

melbournestyle is an innovative concept store, gallery, product range and website devoted to the celebration of Melbourne through the design and manufacture of innovative 'Melbourniana'. The focus of the venue is Creativity, Collaboration and Celebration of place.

 

 

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club, Australia's foremost cabaret entertainment venue, has associated bar and function hospitality offerings. Eclectic décor, convivial ambience and ever-changing performances attract guests from all over the world.

 

 

Uber Gallery

Uber Gallery is a commercial art gallery exhibiting works at the forefront of contemporary art practice whilst fostering national and international artists through primary representation and dealership.

 

 

Web Prophets

Web Prophets is a creative website design and hosting company. They provide imaginative online solutions for many local businesses and support a range of not-for-profit enterprises in Melbourne.

 

 
Environmental Sustainability
 

 

Aroma Bar Restaurant

Aroma Bar Restaurant provides a casual and delicious breakfast and lunch menu and a Mediterranean homestyle dinner menu offering authentic meals and using traditional recipes handed down through generations.

 

 

Feedmee

Feedmee is a healthy fast food café/restaurant producing soups, salads and spuds. Customers select ingredients from a large range of super fresh food, all prepared on-site. Open 7 days a week offering eat-in and takeaway service.

 

 
 

Kosdown Printing

Kosdown Printing is a family owned & run business committed to the highest levels of environmental sustainability. From business cards to books, we think in ink 24 hours a day!

 

 
 

Red Scooter

Ordinary is not the word to describe Red Scooter. Every event is an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Combining eclectic New York décor and passion to entertain; discover Red Scooter!

 

 
 

skin crusaders

skin crusaders’ skin care range, save our skin + the world we live in (dubbed s.o.s), resurrects 3 ancient multifunctional skin saving formulas containing only 5 organic/certified organic ingredients.

 

 
 
Health & Wellbeing
 
 

Ardoch Youth Foundation

Ardoch Youth Foundation is a community resourced organisation working to make education a reality for children and young people including those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

 

 
 

Open Family Australia

Open Family Australia provides outreach support and services to young people at risk. The Youth Outreach Bus "Chatterbox" is an after hours service for young people at risk in the City of Port Phillip and neighbouring municipalities.

 

 
 

Sole Sisters Thai Foot Massage

Sole Sisters is a Thai massage business with 2 outlets in the City of Port Phillip. Open till late 7 days, we offer a range of massages starting from just $15!

 

 
 

Stay Tuned Wellness Centre

Stay Tuned Wellness Centre is a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic. With a motto of "Complete Care from Head to Toe", our mission is to provide quality healthcare to all people.

 

 

Vitality Organic Allied Health

Vitality Organic Allied Health provides chiropractic, homeopathy, physiotherapy, pilates, acupuncture and massage services as well as a range of organic foods and products for all members of the family.

 

 
 
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
 
 

Fancy Films

Fancy Films is a full service boutique video production and post production company providing the very best cost effective services the creative industry can offer our blue chip clients.

 

 

Kite Republic

St Kilda's original kiteboarding school and equipment demo centre, Kite Republic provides the highest quality kitesurfing lessons as well as anything you need that's kiteboarding related!

 

 
 

Marketing Eye

Marketing Eye provides small to medium sized businesses with Marketing Directors and Consultants without the high costs of an agency or the commitment of a full-time marketing manager.

 

 
 

MicroDynamics Training

MicroDynamics Training is the iGrafx Distributor for Australia. We work with organisations to document, analyse and improve their business performance. MDT delivers a turnkey solution comprising software, training, support and consulting.

 

 

Red Scooter

Ordinary is not the word to describe Red Scooter. Every event is an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Combining eclectic New York décor and passion to entertain; discover Red Scooter!

 

 
 

skin crusaders

skin crusaders’ skin care range, save our skin + the world we live in (dubbed s.o.s), resurrects 3 ancient multifunctional skin saving formulas containing only 5 organic/certified organic ingredients.

 

 
 

Whitbread Insurance Brokers

Whitbread Insurance Brokers is an Australian owned, family operated business. Located on St Kilda Road since 1978, Whitbread provides general insurance solutions for commercial and retail clients.

 

 
 
Partnerships
 
 

Amello

Amello is a unique restaurant and functions venue on the St Kilda foreshore within the historic Sea Baths complex. Specialising in events, Amello is committed to community involvement and sustainability.

 

 
 

Fancy Films

Fancy Films is a full service boutique video production and post production company providing the very best cost effective services the creative industry can offer our blue chip clients.

 

 
 

Fitzroy Street Business Association Inc

The Fitzroy Street Business Association Inc implements marketing initiatives that represent, promote and support local businesses in the Fitzroy Street precinct to develop a sustainable, connected community.

 

 

Readings Books Music & Film

Readings has been Melbourne's pre-eminent independent bookshop since 1969. Readings now employs over 140 staff in five shops in the Melbourne metropolitan areas of Carlton, Hawthorn, Malvern, Port Melbourne and St Kilda.

 

 
 

Web Prophets

Web Prophets is a creative website design and hosting company. They provide imaginative online solutions for many local businesses and support a range of not-for-profit enterprises in Melbourne.

 

 
 
Service Excellence
 
 

Advantage Property Consulting

Over the past 8 years, Advantage Property Consulting has built a strong reputation for their expertise in property. Recently recognised as ‘Australian Buyers Agents of the Year’, their staff are passionate about real estate and providing a superior service to their clients.

 

 
 

Fancy Films

Fancy Films is a full service boutique video production and post production company providing the very best cost effective services the creative industry can offer our blue chip clients.

 

 
 

Kosdown Printing

Kosdown Printing is a family owned & run business committed to the highest levels of environmental sustainability. From business cards to books, we think in ink 24 hours a day!

 

 
 

MicroDynamics Training

MicroDynamics Training is the iGrafx Distributor for Australia. We work with organisations to document, analyse and improve their business performance. MDT delivers a turnkey solution comprising software, training, support and consulting.

 

 

Readings Books Music & Film

Readings has been Melbourne's pre-eminent independent bookshop since 1969. Readings now employs over 140 staff in five shops in the Melbourne metropolitan areas of Carlton, Hawthorn, Malvern, Port Melbourne and St Kilda.

 

 
 

Sole Sisters Thai Foot Massage

Sole Sisters is a Thai massage business with 2 outlets in the City of Port Phillip. Open till late 7 days, we offer a range of massages starting from just $15!

 

 
 
Tourism & Hospitality
 
 

Lamaro's

Lamaro’s is a family run hotel dedicated to producing great food, wine and service in an elegantly relaxed environment. This renovated gastro pub offers private dining spaces, bar, café, cocktail lounge and main dining area.

 

 
 

Quest St Kilda Bayside

4-star serviced studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments in a great St Kilda location. Facilities include full kitchen, laundry, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool for summer months.

 

 
 

Red Scooter

Ordinary is not the word to describe Red Scooter. Every event is an opportunity to create something extraordinary. Combining eclectic New York décor and passion to entertain; discover Red Scooter!

 

 
 

Tempo Holidays

Tempo Holidays was established in 1990 by Owners and joint Managing Directors, Susan and Gary Hearst, who turned their passion for travel into a successful, award-winning international and highly respected, wholly-owned Australian business.

 

 
 

The Butterfly Club

The Butterfly Club, Australia's foremost cabaret entertainment venue, has associated bar and function hospitality offerings. Eclectic décor, convivial ambience and ever-changing performances attract guests from all over the world.

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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