BMO takes out top gong at Dalby Business Excellence Awards

ON A night of glitz and glamour in Dalby, BMO made away with the town’s primary business award in the annual Business Excellence Awards.

AWARD: Dalby Business of the Year BMO: Acting practice manager Alex Gee-Kee and partners Mal Smith, Michelle McVeigh, Kelvin Tyler, Peter McKinnon and David Briese. Missing: accounting partner Adrian Rasmussen and financial planning partner Shane Lee. Picture: Derek Barry

ON A night of glitz and glamour in Dalby, BMO made away with the town's primary business award in the annual Business Excellence Awards.

More than 400 crammed into the Dalby Showgrounds for the night and at times it doubled as a set for The Great Gatsby as many attendees dressed up in 1920s style with vintage cars parked outside the building.

Peter McKinnon and Michelle McVeigh accepted the major award on behalf of BMO and Mr McKinnon said he was honoured to win the award.

"We love the Dalby district community and we try to be part of it whatever way we can whether playing golf or going to the footy," Mr McKinnon said.

"Whatever you put into this community, you'll get back in spades."

Dalby Chamber of Commerce president Nick Koenig thanked his committee for their massive effort in setting up the night.

Twelve members of the new junior chamber dressed up in 20s fashion to act as ushers and usherettes on the night.

The night was originally billed as the 20th anniversary awards, however a closer examination of the records found it was the 19th annual awards.

The major winners were:

Business of the Year BMO

Small Business of the Year Adam Luck Electrical

Employee of the year - Zac Boland

Hall of Fame - Dingo Australia

Encouragement award - The Bunyas - Elz Bistro and Lyrics Restaurant

Young Business Owner of the year (under 35) - Tiomi Stanford - Dalby Health Foods

New Business of the Year - Stellarossa Dalby

Mystery shopper - Riot Fashions

People's Choice awards:

Tourism and Hospitality - Michel's Patisserie

Manufacturing and Industry - Condamine Electric Company 

Retail and Wholesale - Ella Baché

Professional and Business Services - Forbes Realty

Rural Operations - Hewitt Farming Company

Agricultural Service - Dalby Rural Supplies

Home Based Business - Frank & Stella

Community and not-for-profits - Dalby Daycare Centre

Judges choice

Tourism and Hospitality - Drovers Motor Inn

Manufacturing and Industry - Adam Luck Electrical

Retail and Wholesale - Black Toyota

Professional and Business Services - BMO Business Centre

Rural Operations - Mort & Co - Grassdale Feedlot

Agricultural Service - Dalby Rural Supplies

Home Based Business - DanZFit with Ness

Community and Not-for-Profits - Dalby State School