Recognition for local businesses

Three Warragul businesses have been acknowledged for their outstanding customer service and support for the local community.
Studio 21 Music School, Warragul Dry Cleaners and Aussie Disposals were presented with small business excellence awards by the Warragul Rotary Club at a club dinner meeting..
Warragul Rotary Club president Chris Drenen said the businesses represented outstanding customer service and support for their local community.
Studio 21 Music School is led by musician and performer Tammy Patrick and teaches students of all ages and ability levels with enthusiasm and commitment.
Warragul Dry Cleaners is a family business operated by the Bourke family for more than 30 years.
Co-owner and manager Jo Bourke accepted the award that was an acknowledgement of the business' combination of state-of-the-art technologies and skilled staff to provide a quality service to its customers.
Aussie Disposals that has a wide range of workwear, outdoor and camping gear has been owned for three years by Jamie and Tamara Padfield whose staff are always on hand, knowledgeable and ready to help customers.
The excellence in small business awards is an annual project for the Warragul Rotary Club and acknowledges commitment to customer service and community support.
This year the awards were co-ordinated by vocational services director Alan Tatlow.