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2024 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino SJ Shooter Real Estate	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Dubbo City Toyota

Jean Emile Serisier Role of Honour Recipient	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Dr Vijay Pandya, Dubbo Medical & Allied Health Group

Outstanding New Business \| Baby Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Airlink Airlines Winner: Darling Street Meat House

Outstanding Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Tina Reynolds – Orana Support Services Incorporated

Dubbo’s Favourite Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: MoneyQuest Winner: The Grapevine Cafe

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Tradies in Sight Winner: Brett Hoyle – Dubbo City Toyota

Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Bamara

Outstanding Young Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Chelsea Poyser – Ace at Fades

Excellence in Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: LeaderLife

Excellence in Large Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Dubbo City Toyota

Dubbo’s Favourite Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Fierce Performing Arts

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Dubbo City Toyota

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Summit Cranes Winner: Allwright Bourke Lawyers & Conveyancing

Excellence in Micro Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo City Toyota Winner: Flair Finance

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Pat Warman – axxis

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Mastronardi Legal

Outstanding Community Organisation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: Orana Support Services Incorporated

Outstanding Employee	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Sam Wilkin – Mastronardi Legal

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: BEST Winner: Luke Martin – Dubbo City Toyota

2023 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino \| Business of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: Summit Cranes

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Robert J (Bob) Elliott

Outstanding Visitor Experience	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Royal Flying Doctors Service

Excellence in Large Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Findex Winner: Summit Cranes

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Summit Cranes Winner: Mastronardi Legal

Excellence in Micro Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Fearless Health

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Pinnacle People Solutions Winner: Summit Cranes

Outstanding Start Up \| Baby Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Airlink Airlines Winner: Fierce Performing Arts

Excellence in Sustainability \| Green Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Lazy River Estate

Outstanding Community Organisation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: Orana Support Services Incorporated

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Central West Leadership Academy

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Verto Winner: Campbell Watts – Connecting Community Services

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Ben Furney Flour Mills

Outstanding Business Leader (36yrs+)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Mandi Randell – Central West Leadership Academy

Outstanding Employee	Sponsor
Sponsored by: BEST Winner: Kellie Jennar – iClick2Learn

Outstanding Young Business Leader (35 years or under)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Kirsty McKinnon – Flair Finance

Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: MoneyQuest Winner: Devil's Hollow Brewery

Dubbo's Favourite Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Fierce Performing Arts

Dubbo's Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Tradies in Sight Winner: John King – Chill-Rite Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Emma Trudgett - Fierce Performing Arts

2022 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Apprentice or Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Verto Winner: Sam Berryman

Dubbo's Favourite Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Mass Nutrition

Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Devil's Hollow Brewery

Dubbo's Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Realestate View Winner: Baylea Brotherton - BJB Plumbing & Gasfitting

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Housing Plus

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Duncan McGinness Veterinary Surgeon

Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Empowered Choices Support Services Winner: iClick2Learn

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NBN Co Winner: iClick2Learn

Excellence in Large Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Clancy Automotive Winner: Summit Cranes

Excellence in Micro Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: MoneyQuest Winner: Assurance Training & Sales

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Summit Cranes Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Central West Leadership Academy

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: The Furney Family \| John, Diane, Sarah & Tim

Outstanding Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Findex Winner: Andrew Everett - Westhaven Ltd

Outstanding Community Organisation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: Pink Angels Inc.

Outstanding Employee	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fully Promoted Winner: Kelly Johnson - Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Outstanding Start Up - Baby Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Flair Finance

Outstanding Young Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Airlink Airlines Winner: Penny Gibbs - Westhaven Ltd

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Troy Quinn - axxis

2021 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: 123 Tix

Jean Emile Recipient	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Mathew Dickerson

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Verto Winner: Brandon Bennett - Dubbo Tree Service

Dubbo’s Favourite Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: SJ Shooter Real Estate

Dubbo’s Favourite Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Royal Indian Restobar

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Tom Phillips – Robinson & Fuller Homes

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: iClick2Learn

Excellence in Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: No.1 Church Street Winner: Summit Cranes

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Real Estate Agency Winner: Inland Technology

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: 123 Tix

Excellence in Micro Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: 123 Tix

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Summit Cranes Winner: IEC Advisory

Excellence in Work, Health & Safety Sponsored by SafeWork NSW	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: Summit Cranes

Outstanding Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Findex Winner: Joh Leader - LeaderLife

Outstanding Community Organisation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: LeaderLife

Outstanding Employee	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fully Promoted Winner: Jacob Willetts - Western Plains Automotive

Outstanding Start Up	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Administration Agency

Outstanding Young Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Airlink Airlines Winner: Emma Gersbach – My Tutor

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Kaail Bohm – Terry White Pharmacy Delroy

2019 Rhino Awards Winners

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Samuel Coe - Fast Lane Plastering

Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: The Gallery

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Ian Gratten - GPS Plumbing

Dubbo’s Most Popular Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Urban Edge Dance Studio

Excellence in Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Milestone Hotel Winner: Ben Furney Flour Mill

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Qantas Winner: axxis

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability - Green Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Fitness Focus

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: Ben Furney Flour Mill

Excellence in Microbusiness	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: 123tix

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Fitness Focus

Excellence in Social Enterprise	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Orana Early Childhood Intervention

Excellence in Work, Health & Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: Fitness Focus

Gold Rhino Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Fitness Focus

Jean Emile Serisier Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Findex Winner: Wes Maas

Outstanding Business Leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Breakthru Winner: Simon Leven - Leven Smash Repairs

Outstanding Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Fitness Focus

Outstanding Young Employee	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fully Promoted Winner: Travis Harte Leven - Smash Repairs

Outstanding Young Entrepreneur	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Touch of Beauty Winner: Tim Smith - The Monkey Bar

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Olivia Rabbett - Ray White Real Estate

Start Up Superstar - Baby Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Natalie Bramble - iClick2Learn

2018 Rhino Awards Winners

Excellence in Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: Midwest Foods and Liquor

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Qantas Winner: Dubbo Golf Club

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Milestone Hotel Winner: Regional Enterprise Development Institute Ltd (REDI.E)

Excellence in Products and/or Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Touch of Beauty Winner: The Monkey Bar

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Ruby Maine

Excellence in Social Enterprise	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Titan Mud Run

Excellence in Sustainability - Green Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Outstanding Business Leader* (36+ yrs)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fully Promoted Winner: Cathy Buckley – Orana Heights After School Care Inc

Outstanding Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: axxis

Outstanding Young Employee* (18 to 35 yrs)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Sarah Stanford - Big Blue Digital

Outstanding Young Entrepreneur * (18 to 35 yrs)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Twinkalkumar Rupareliya - Rams International Groceries

People's Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Urban Dance Studio

People's Choice - Dubbo's Best Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Sam Fisher - MAAS Group Family Property

People's Choice - Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: CSC

People's Choice - Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Brentley Goodwin - Raine & Horne

Startup Superstar - Baby Rhino	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: IEC Financial Advisory Pty Ltd

Work Health Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: JLE Electrical

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Ellie Whalan – Skin Logic au

2017 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: The Westhaven Association

Start up superstar (baby rhino)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Channel 40

Dubbo’s favourite hospitality business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Garian Foods Winner: Press

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability (Green Rhino)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Transforce Winner: Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre Dubbo

Dubbo’s favourite tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Dean Alley - Dean Alley Building

Business leader	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Phillip Young - Slater and Gordon Ltd

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Jam Marshall

Excellence in Work, Health, Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets

Excellence in Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Westhaven Association

Jean Emile Serisier	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Les and Pam Picton

Dubbo's Most Popular Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Daily Scoop at Majo’s

Excellence in Social Enterprise	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Dubbo Rescue Squad Inc

Young Entrepreneur	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fletchers Winner: Samuel Shooter - SJ Shooter Real Estate

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: The Westhaven Association

Excellence Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Clive and Wally Pty Ltd

Excellence in Product and/or Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Signarama Winner: JLE Electrical

Young Business Executive	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Jared Weber - Anittel Pty Ltd

Apprentice & Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Rebecca Pryor - Martel Wheatley

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Renee Sallustio - Sallustio Hair Artistry

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Milestone Hotel Winner: Western Student Connections

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Daily Scoop at Majo’s

2016 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Transforce

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Joan Frecklington

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Mary & Me

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Midwest Foods

Excellence in Products and Service	Sponsor
Winner: Dubbo Area Nursing Service

Excellence in Business Ethics	Sponsor
Sponsored by: ESP Accounting Winner: Transforce

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Touch of Beauty Winner: Natalie Bramble Management

Excellence in Community Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Regional Australia Bank Winner: Headspace Dubbo; Titan Macquarie Mud Run; Westhaven Dubbo

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Westfund Winner: Real Pet Food Company

Excellence in Operational Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: JLE Electrical

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: Transforce

Excellence in Business 20+	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Milestone Hotel Winner: Transforce

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Mary and Me

Apprentice and Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Kaleah Compton (Access Group Training)

Young Business Executive of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Real Pet Food Company Winner: Sheri Carolan (Slater and Gordon Lawyers)

Business Leader of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Stephen Fieldus (Transforce)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Business NSW Winner: Karen Byron (Real Pet Food Company)

Young Entrepreneur of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Errin Williamson (Church Street Cafe)

Excellence in Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Garian Foods Winner: Old Bank Restaurant and Bar

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Andrew Teuma (Andrew Teuma Landscaping)

Service With A Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Jimmy Skordalis (Gina’s Pizza)

Best New Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Headspace Dubbo

People’s Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Gina's Pizza

2015 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Orana Mutual Winner: Kitchen & Renovation Concepts

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour Award	Sponsor
Winner: Colin Honeysett

Apprentice & Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Skillset Winner: Nathan Johnson (Regand Park) Highly Commended: Morgan Whale (EMS Group)

Best New Business (Baby Rhino)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Little Big Dairy Co.

Business Leader (Age 36+)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Justine Richards (Regand Park)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Pulse HR Winner: Holly Campbell (Regand Park)

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club Highly Commended: Luka Group Accountants & Advisors

Excellence in Business Ethics	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Golden West Holden Winner: Luka Group Accountants & Advisors

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Breakthru People Solutions Winner: Kitchen and Renovation Concepts

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: RDA Orana Winner: Kitchen and Renovation Concepts

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Transforce Winner: Headspace Dubbo

Excellence in Products and/or Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Kidzoo Playhouse Cafe

Excellence in Small Business (<20 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre Highly Commended: Trike Adventures

Excellence in Business (20+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Milestone Hotel Winner: Transforce

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: Regand Park

Excellence in Work Health and Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Government Safe Work Winner: Walton Smith Consultants

Young Business Executive (Age 18–35)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Kate Wright (Dubbo City Council)

Young Entrepreneur (Age 18–35)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Andrew Bassett (Fitness Focus Dubbo)

Community Involvement	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Orana Mutual Winner: The Westhaven Association Highly Commended: Hear our Hearts

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Steve Gower (Gower Carpet Cleaning)

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Eleanor Seaman (BP West)

Hospitality - Peoples Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: The Fast Lane Winner: Dahab Cafe

People's Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Dubbo RSL Health Club

2014 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Winner: EMS Group

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour Award	Sponsor
Winner: Geoffrey Holland

Apprentice of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Ryan Rooke (EMS Group) Highly Commended: Anthony Williams (Kitchen and Renovation Concepts)

Best New Business (Baby Rhino)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Dubbo Landscaping Highly Commended: Fitness Focus Dubbo

Business Leader (Age 36+)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Michael Adams (Golden West Holden) Highly Commended: Jenny Beange (Western NSW Medical Local)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Georgia Hardin (Century 21 Golden West)

Employer of Choice	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: EMS Group Highly Commended: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Excellence in Business Ethics	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Trike Adventures

Excellence in Customer Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Inland Petroleum Winner: Trike Adventures Highly Commended: Western Xpress Printing

Excellence in Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: Thar Indian Cuisine

Excellence in Innovation	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre Highly Commended: Kitchen and Renovation Concepts

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: ImajenIT Commercial Photography Highly Commended: Kustom Kitchens and Joinery

Excellence in Products and/or Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Travel Beyond Group Winner: The Westhaven Association Highly Commended: Western Plains Security and Locksmiths

Excellence in Small Business (<20 full time)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Western Xpress Printing Highly Commended: Orana Early Childhood Intervention

Excellence in Export	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Maverick Biosciences

Excellence in Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Transforce Winner: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club Highly Commended: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Excellence in Work Health and Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Workcover Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre Highly Commended: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Johanne Hobday (ESP Accounting)

Young Business Executive (Age 18–35)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Tom Larkin (Crowe Horwath) Highly Commended: Lee Bayliss (Kitchen and Renovation Concepts)

Young Entrepreneur (Age 18–35)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Abraham Damen (Kitchen and Renovation Concepts) Highly Commended: Tom Cavanagh (EMS Group)

Dubbo’s Favourite Tradie	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Ian Grattan (GPS Plumbing)

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Ian Grattan (GPS Plumbing)

People’s Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Fitness Focus Dubbo

2013 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Orana Mutual Winner: Earlyrise Baking Company

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Frank Cross

Employer of Choice (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Earlyrise Baking Company

Employer of Choice (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Christine's Touch of Beauty

Excellence in Hospitality (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: Cafe Delissio

Excellence in Hospitality (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: The Fast Lane

Young Business Executive	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Kathryn Taylor (Skillset)

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: ImajenIT Commercial Photography Winner: Century 21 Golden West

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: ImajenIT Commercial Photography Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Small Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Kitchen and Renovation Concepts

Excellence in Business Ethics	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: ESP Accounting

Dubbo's Favourite Trade Business	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Yeo Electrical

Apprentice of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Rowan Barnes (Earlyrise Baking Company)

Service with a Smile	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Adam Russo (The Fast Lane)

Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Amelia Christensen (Western Plains Cultural Centre)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Bradley Wilshire (Earlyrise Baking Company)

Excellence in Work Health and Safety (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Workcover Winner: Western Plains Security and Locksmiths

Excellence in Work Health and Safety (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: NSW Workcover Winner: Christine's Touch of Beauty

Excellence in Innovation (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Maverick Biosciences Pty Ltd

Excellence in Innovation (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Kitchen and Renovation Concepts

Business Leader (35+)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: Sharon Portelli (ESP Accounting)

People's Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: The Fast Lane

Excellence in Products and Services (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Service NSW Winner: Earlyrise Baking Company

Excellence in Products and Services (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Service NSW Winner: The Fast Lane

Excellence in Export	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Maverick Biosciences Pty Ltd

Young Entrepreneur of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Camilla Gibson (Camilla Jayne)

Excellence in Customer Service (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Inland Petroleum Winner: Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club

Excellence in Customer Service (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Inland Petroleum Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Transforce Winner: Skillset

Best New Business (Baby Rhino)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Kustom Kitchens and Joinery

2012 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Winner: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: Kevin Saul

Apprentice of the Year	Sponsor
Winner: Dylan Ney (Westbake)

Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Australian Business Limited Winner: Aleysha Swanson (Orana Gardens Child Care)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Australian Business Limited Winner: Duncan Black (Beal Aircraft Maintenance)

Best New Business (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Best New Business (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Jeff Hort Engineering

Excellence in Business Development (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Vanguard Business Services

Excellence in Business Development (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Eastern Mechanical Services

Excellence in Community Service (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: iKiFit

Excellence in Community Service (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: The Westhaven Association

Excellence in Customer Service (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Customer Service (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Chizen Health Club

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Inland Petroleum Winner: Sheridan & Goldsmith

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Inland Petroleum Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Excellence in Hospitality (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: Two Doors

Excellence in Hospitality (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: One7Eight Restaurant at the Dubbo RSL

Excellence in Occupational Health & Safety (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Totally Workwear/Rhino Promotions Winner: Christine's Touch of Beauty

Excellence in Occupational Health & Safety (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Totally Workwear/Rhino Promotions Winner: Eastern Mechanical Services

Excellence in People Development (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: ESP Accounting

Excellence in People Development (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Excellence in Presentation & Marketing (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: WHK Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Presentation & Marketing (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: WHK Winner: Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Excellence in Products and Services (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Dubbo RSL Aquatic & Health Club

Excellence in Products and Services (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Rural Achievement	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo RSL Winner: Vanguard Business Services

People's Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: 2DU/Zoo FM Winner: Regand Park Early Child Education Centre

Service with a Smile Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Debbie Dawson (Coles Supermarket)

2011 Rhino Awards Winners

Gold Rhino for Outstanding Business	Sponsor
Winner: Inland Petroleum

Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Taronga Western Plains Zoo Winner: David Pankhurst

Excellence in Products and Services (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Rhino Promotions Winner: Vanguard Business Services

Excellence in Products and Services (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Rhino Promotions Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Presentation and Marketing (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Regional Council Winner: Latex Bedding Company

Excellence in People Development (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Christine's Touch of Beauty

Excellence in People Development (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Western College Winner: Dubbo Media Centre

Excellence in Customer Focus (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Commonwealth Bank Winner: The Skin Corrective Centre

Excellence in Customer Focus (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Commonwealth Bank Winner: Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Excellence in Business Development (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: The Fast Lane

Excellence in Business Development (10+ Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Viatek Winner: Inland Petroleum

Excellence in Community Service	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Joblink Plus Winner: OEC

Excellence in Environmental Sustainability	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Essential Energy Winner: Principal Focus

Excellence in Rural Achievement	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Central West Catchment Management Authority Winner: Gilgai Farms

Excellence in Business Operations	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Dubbo Business Chamber Winner: BIG4 Dubbo Parklands

Excellence in Hospitality	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Midwest Foods Winner: One7Eight at Dubbo RSL Memorial Club

Excellence in Operational Safety	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Winner: Christine's Touch of Beauty

Best New Business (<10 Employees)	Sponsor
Sponsored by: CPA Winner: ESP Accounting

Apprentice of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Australian Business Limited Winner: Errin Cross (Two Doors Cafe Restaurant)

Trainee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Australian Business Limited Winner: Belinda Hangan (Dubbo RSL Memorial Club)

Employee of the Year	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Australian Business Limited Winner: Jason McGrath (Hi Torque)

People's Choice Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Fortnum Financial Advisers Winner: Cafe Delissio

Service with a Smile Award	Sponsor
Sponsored by: Daily Liberal Winner: Gillian Deveson (Cafe 33)