AME Systems (Vic) takes home two awards at the Powercor Grampians Pyrenees Business Achievement Awards!
AME Systems (Vic) was successful in bringing home two major awards at the Powercor Grampians Pyrenees Business Achievement Awards held on Friday, August 30.
The awards included the Regional Development Victoria Innovation Award and Grampians Pyrenees Healthy Communities Award for a medium to large size business.
In addition Pre Assembly Team Leader, Julie Johnston made the final of the Employee of the Year Award, a fine effort.
Also, this year AME Systems (Vic) sponsored the Retail Business Award and the successful business was Clark’s Furniture of Stawell with the award presented by General Manager, Dean Pinniger.
Over 230 guests from businesses and organisations across the Grampians and Pyrenees regions came together to celebrate the achievements of local businesses at the bi-annual event which this year was hosted by the Pyrenees Shire and held at the Avoca Shire Turf Club.
The Awards provide businesses in the region with an avenue to showcase their companies and acknowledge the efforts of their staff and customers while being recognised for innovation and excellence within their respective industries.
Pyrenees Shire Council Mayor, Cr Michael O’Connor congratulated all businesses that took part in the Awards and highlighted the high calibre of businesses in the Grampians and Pyrenees regions.
“Tonight is a testament to the business community, we are surrounded by successful business from an array of industries that have shown a commitment to business excellence,” said Cr O’Connor.
AME Systems (Vic) has supported the Awards for many years, being inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ back in 2004, and in 2009 was recognised for their 10 years of continuous sponsorship.
AME Systems (Vic) General Manager, Dean Pinniger and Manager, Sales and Engineering Nick Carthew in accepting the two Awards acknowledged the business which celebrated 20 years in 2012, owners Peter and Lyn Carthew, and the 300 dedicated staff, who over the years and importantly today provide loyal service so we can maintain a sustainable business and continue to contribute to the region’s economy.