More than 180 people helped celebrate with the winners of the Beyond Bank Australia VHBA Outstanding Business Awards on Friday, October 14.
The winners were:
Business of the Year – South Coast Constructions
Trade & Industry – South Coast Constructions
Tourism Experience – The Big Duck
Tourism/Hospitality – Beach House Cafe
Service Business – JaDs Hairdressers
Retail – Kev’s Quality Meats
Rural/Agricultural – Alexandrina Cheese Company & FP Agriservices
The inaugural inductees into the VHBA Hall of Fame were:
- Chit Chat Newsagency
- Mr Menswear
- South Coast Sand & Civil
- Bill & Margaret Mackenzie (Greenhills Adventure Park)
A highlight of the night was the presentation of the VHBA’s second life membership to long serving secretary Gayle Garrett. Gayle has been the hard-working secretary of the group for the past eight years. The award was presented by former president Gary Clarke.
The VHBA congratulates all winners and thanks everyone for supporting the night, including our sponsors.
Beyond Bank Australia – City of Victor Harbor – Notable Imprint – The Times -Grosvenor Hotel – Fleurieu & Hills Insurance
Bailey Homes – Gisa Wines
CJ’s Business Solutions – Trent’s Plumbing & Gas – Eckermann Conveyancers – Michael Morris – BCS Electrical
Beyond Bank Australia’s Scott Vowles presents Jamie Knott of South Coast Constructions with the Business of the Year award.






Scott Vowles from Beyond Bank Australia with Michael & Bianca Veenstra of The Big Duck. Winners of the best tourism experience award.