Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards

2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Award Recipients

The recipients of the 2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards were announced at the Awards Gala Evening, Thursday 30 October at St Kilda Town Hall.

Close to 450 guests enjoyed a fantastic night of networking and entertainment at the newly refurbished St Kilda venue.

At the presentation, 27 local business finalists vied for Awards across 7 Award Categories, and an overall Business of the Year Award.

Sacred Heart Mission was also inducted into the Port Phillip Business Hall of Fame, for its outstanding contribution to community.

The 2008 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Award recipients are:

Business of the Year	Presented by

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! www.redscooter.com.au

Creative Industries	Presented by

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. www.thebutterflyclub.com.au

Environmental Sustainability	Presented by

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! www.kosdown.com.au

Health & Wellbeing	Presented by

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. www.vitalitygroup.com.au

Innovation & Entrepreneurship	Presented by

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. www.igrafx.com.au

Partnerships	Presented by

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. www.webprophets.com.au

Service Excellence	Presented by

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. www.advantageproperty.com.au

Tourism & Hospitality	Presented by

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. www.lamaros.com.au