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Sam Elshaug, communications lead at the Community Bank Buninyong said the nomination process was beneficial.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe application process is thorough, and it really involves taking a very close examination at the internal workings of the business,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really good process to go through annually to reflect on what the last 12 months has been like.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the event sponsors is Regional Development Australia Grampians, and chair Stuart Benjamin said it\u2019s important to recognise the success of the region\u2019s businesses.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s really important to celebrate success and too often in small business we\u2019re so busy working on our business we don\u2019t get to celebrate milestones,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great example of taking a moment to reflect.\u201d<\/p>\n
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