Love Local Award winners announced

Published on 22 June 2023

Four Moyne Shire Businesses have been voted the community’s favorites in the annual Love Local Awards.

After more than 3000 votes, the winners in our categories were announced at a special event in Port Fairy on Wednesday evening which.

Most innovative Business

• Winner – Alexo Pizza and Bistro, Port Fairy
• Runner Up – Deta Hair and Beauty, Koroit

Most Community Focused:

• Winner – Kirkstall Hotel
• Runner Up – Port Fairy Medical Clinic

Made in Moyne –

• Winner – Port Fairy Coffee Roasters
• Runner Up – Port Fairy Candle Company

Best Customer Service:

• Winner – Black Crow Barbers, Koroit
• Runner Up – Hayven Beauty, Koroit

Mayor, Cr Karen Foster said the awards were a fantastic celebration of local business.

“I love that these awards are driven by the community – from nominations through to voting – the winners have been chosen by the people who visit, shop at and love these local businesses.” Cr Foster said.

“Congratulations to our winners and to each business nominated, the fact that someone wanted to recognise you through a nomination is something to be proud of and shows that what you do matters and is valued by the community.” 

Wednesday’s event also featured a keynote from arctic explorer and local business professional Paul Watkins who spoke about success, failures and how to overcome adversity in everyday life, but also in business.

Winners received a voucher for services with Tourism Tribe and a corporate photoshoot with Jo O’Keefe Photography. Runners up revived a double pass to the Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism Annual Conference.