Council
13 June, 2024
Last chance to vote local in shire awards
JUST days remain to vote for Mortlake-based businesses in the 2024 Moyne Shire Council Love Local Awards.
Votes can be cast until June 17, with a number of local businesses nominated in this year’s awards including:
Best customer service – Bates IGA Mortlake and Mortlake Pharmacy
Most community focused – Mortlake Pharmacy and Mortlake Roadhouse, and
Most sustainable – Mortlake Pharmacy.
Moyne Shire Council has announced this week proud Ngarrindjeri woman and contemporary Indigenous artist Emma Stenhouse will feature at the Love Local Awards, which will be held in Port Fairy on June 19.
Ms Stenhouse will share insights into her creative journey, how she built her brand and turned her passions into a thriving business.
The awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local businesses to the Moyne Shire community.
This year, voters can choose their favourite businesses from nominees across the four categories online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/lovelocal2024.
Moyne Shire mayor Cr Ian Smith said the awards presentation on June 19 would be an evening to celebrate the talented local businesses of Moyne.
“This is a fantastic way for us all to support our local businesses, and it’s driven by the people who shop locally in their communities,” he said.
“From nominations through to voting, our communities are showing the love for the outstanding local businesses that provide fantastic customer service or make brilliant products right here in Moyne.”
The free Love Local Awards event will be held on Wednesday June 19, from 5-6pm at the Railway Goods Shed in Port Fairy.
Bookings can be made online at www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1241252