The Moorabool News FREE EMAIL: [email protected] Your Local News WEB: www.themooraboolnews.com.au Tuesday 27 October, 2015 Serving Ballan and district since 1872 Phone 5368 1966 Fax 5368 2764 Vol 9 No 42 CHEERS: Shirley and Alan McLean (St Anne’s Winery) toast their success. Photo: Helen Tatchell Excellent business By Jessica Howard St Anne’s Winery is a family owned and operated winery Vice-President, Peter Whitefield said the event was an that was established by the McLean family in 1972. exciting culmination of nearly two years of planning and St Anne’s Winery has been crowned the 2015 Business of the Owner, Alan McLean said he was blown away by the achievement. Year. recognition. “Our aim was to showcase the region’s businesses and The Myrniong-based winery claimed the top honour at the “It is just so very, very special for everyone at St Anne’s. acknowledge their business vision, innovation, marketing inaugural Business Excellence Awards last Friday evening. Shirley and I and the kids have built this from scratch and and great customer service,” he said. Organised by the Ballan & District Chamber of Commerce, it is something we are just so passionate about – the wine, “We congratulate all the nominated businesses, especially the presentation attracted around 160 guests from across the the environment, the buildings and the tourist industry,” he region’s business community. those willing to be involved in the judging process. Be said. Nine businesses were declared winners in their respective proud that you were recognised and applauded by your categories, with St Anne’s Winery taking out the coveted “This has been the most special thing that has happened to com mu n it y ”. Business of the Year award alongside the Tourism and us here, it’s just an absolute delight”. For all the winners from the 2015 Ballan and District Accommodation award. 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