THE CHEFS LONG TABLE LUNCH INC NOMINATED FOR MAJOR AWARD
21/11/2008
The Chefs Long Table Lunch Inc of BUNBURY reached the finals for the prestigious Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award in the 2008 Regional Achievement and Community Awards. The Chefs Long Table Lunch Inc made the finals from a strong field of nominees and was recognised on Friday night 7th November at the Parmelia Hilton, Perth. More than 380 guests enjoyed the Gala event including official guest the Hon Brendon Grylls MLA, Minister for Regional Development.
The Chef’s Long Table Lunch Inc of Bunbury was the brainchild of national award winning caterer, Leonie Kershaw. She wanted to stage a food and wine event that showcased the South West’s award winning chefs and gourmet food and wines but also contribute back to the community. WA Food Ambassador Don Hancey, Leonie and a group of quality chefs and a committee of volunteers worked together to stage the first charity lunch in 2004 which is now held annually on the Pat Usher Foreshore at Leschenault Inlet. The event is organised by volunteers and the food and wine served to the 500 guests is largely donated and the proceeds are distributed to local charities.
Winners were presented with a $2,000 bank account from the Commonwealth Bank and a magnificent trophy. A number of Nominees and Semi Finalists also attended and were also presented on stage with framed certificates by the Hon Brendon Grylls MLA, Minister for Regional Development.
The Awards night culminated a tremendously successful year. The 2008 category award winners are:
- YOUTH N MOTION of Geraldton
Department of Indigenous Affairs Indigenous Service Award - HOTWELD FABRICATION of Bunbury
RSM Bird Cameron Business Enterprise Award - SHIRE OF AUGUSTA-MARGARET RIVER
Department of Local Government and Regional Development Local Government Best Practice Award - GERALDTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
CSBP Water Conservation Award - DAMIAN DIXON of Donnybrook
Curtin University of Technology Regional Service Award - LEX FULLARTON of Carnarvon
Horizon Power Leadership & Innovation Award - BESTFARMS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS of Boyup Brook LandCorp Environmental Sustainability Award
- SARAH STANLEY of Collie
Australia Post Youth Leadership Award - FOODBANK GERALDSTON
Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award
For further information, please contact the Awards office on
9201 1155, 0417 813 348 or wa@awardsaustralia.com