Inspiration to headline 2023 business awards

The Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business & Regional Development have joined forces to curate a new look Business Awards and the return of the scheme and its gala presentation to the calendar is guaranteed to garner plenty of attention with the announcement of keynote speak Sam Bloom for the August 18 event.

Sam’s inspiring story, with all its ups and downs, has most recently been told on the silver screen with Aussie actress Naomi Watts starring as the inspirational Sam Bloom in the Netflix movie Penguin Bloom. Facing the waves of life head on, Sam is a Surfing Australia Female Surfer of the Year Award finalist, and last year was awarded the Surfing Australia Female Para Surfer of the Year.

Of course her surfing prowess is just one facet of the Sam Bloom story – she works with numerous spinal cord injury charities around the world and is a global ambassador for Wings For Life. She is an adventure traveller, former neurology nurse and mother of three boys, and has a remarkable story.

For the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce and Women In Business & Regional Development, Sam was a perfect choice to feature at the gala event and encompasses the purpose of holding the 2023 Business Awards – to celebrate our businesses and their teams who work hard to build our region’s profile as a vibrant community full of opportunity and to recognise those striving to overcome adversity and challenges by being courageous, creative and purpose-led who, collectively, continue to transform our city.

Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce president Candice Fennell (pipctured bottom left) is counting the days to the first AFL Licensed Products | Greeting Cards | Giftware | SA lotteries | Books | Magazines | Stationery | Music Cd’s | Dvd’s | Darrell Lea Gifts and decor for all occasions Chapmans Newsagency not just any newsagency 08 8725 3300 | 11 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier instalment of the completely revamped Business Awards, which have not been part of the calendar since 2019.

“The Business Awards serves as a way to celebrate the talent, innovation and dedication of local businesses in our region,” Candice said. “These awards recognise outstanding achievements and provide an opportunity for businesses and individuals to be inspired and motivated to strive for excellence.

“Through the Business Awards, we aim to shine a spotlight on the success stories of our local businesses, highlighting their accomplishments and where they have needed to be resilient, along with the positive impact they have on our community. We believe that by sharing these stories, we can inspire others to reach new heights and contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of Mount Gambier.

“The Business Awards foster a sense of pride and unity within our community. They bring together businesses, entrepreneurs and community members to celebrate the resilience, hard work and passion that drive our local economy. This celebration of achievement strengthens the bonds between businesses and the community, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for all.”

The nominating process has now been completed with just judging and the awards presentations to come.