A MILDURA medical group and kid's clothing entrepreneur from Birchip won awards at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan announced the winners in two key categories last night in Ballarat.Mr Ryan said the Tristar Medical Group of Mildura won the prestigious Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award and Andrea Harrison from Birchip took out the Regional Development Victoria Trade and Career Achievement Award.
“The Tristar Medical Group based in Mildura operates 29 medical clinics throughout regional Victoria and New South Wales offering affordable and accessible health care in communities with limited access to medical services,” Mr Ryan said.
“TMG supports 90 GPs, 20 full-time practice nurses and 140 support staff and I congratulate TMG on the important role it is playing in creating jobs and delivering vital health services to our regions.
“Andrea Harrison turned a logistical problem into a business success. After having trouble sourcing children’s clothing in a remote area, she established an online store Kawaii Kids which is now the top online Australian store selling Japanese and Korean children's fashion.”
Mr Ryan said the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards received over 250 nominations across 10 categories.
“Since they were first held in 2002, the Regional Achievement and Community Awards have been an important vehicle to recognise the great work, innovation and leadership in our regional and rural communities,” Mr Ryan said.
“Again this year it is clear that businesses, groups and individuals in the regions are helping the Victorian economy and showing great innovation and leadership.”
The Victorian Government contributed $31,000 to sponsor the 2011 awards.
