2020 ON Business Award Winners

Published on 11 November 2020

The best in the business

Three cheers for the winners!

Onkaparinga’s top businesses were crowned at the 2020 ON Business Awards ceremony at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre on Wednesday night.

The 16 winning businesses (see list below), which are spread across the city and offer everything from wine to window tinting, received their awards following an extensive nomination and voting period.

More than 3800 nominations were made by the public for more than 340 local businesses, with more than 8000 votes cast for those shortlisted.

The awards, which are an initiative of City of Onkaparinga’s ON Business Partner Program and recognise local business excellence, took on extra importance this year.

Two new awards were added in 2020 that directly respond to  COVID-19, recognising the resilience and success of the local business community that has faced unprecedented challenges in the face of the virus.

The awards also supported council’s Go South Go Local campaign, which is aimed at supporting local businesses to recover and grow amid the pandemic.

The campaign’s message is simple – you can make a difference simply by buying local. Every dollar spent with a local business helps to rebuild the local economy, grow the local business community, and ensure local people continue to be employed.

For business owners, a toolkit is available to help your business get involved and spread the Go South Go Local message.

Head to the ON Business website to download digital assets, receive an introductory pack including in-store displays, learn how to get your business listed in our free directory and gain access to events, business advice, offers and promotions.

Without further ado, see who took out the 2020 ON Business Awards!

Hall of Fame

Winner: WOOD ‘N’ LOGS
Finalists:
Akers of Lawn
Victory Hotel

Start-up Business

Winner: Stu’s Barber Shop
Finalists:
Gone AWOL
Jessy’s Kitchen at Pepper Tree

[NEW] Cooperation during COVID-19

Winner: The People’s Pantry
Finalists:
Professionals Christies Beach
The Flour Store

[NEW] Resilience during COVID-19

Winner: Let’s Eat Catering
Finalists:
Duke’s Café
Females Fighting Forward

Eatery

Winner: Winter’s Burgers
Finalists:
Tealicious Cakes
Tequila N Tacos

Coffee

Winner: Coffee Factory Café
Finalists:
Long Shot & Co
The Flour Store

Pub/Bar/Live Music Venue

Winner: Pepper Tree Aldinga
Finalists:
Shifty Lizard Brewing Co.
The Aussie Inn

Food/Beverage Manufacturer/Producer

Winner: Ginny Pig Distillery
Finalists:
Shifty Lizard Brewing Co.
Willunga Farmers Market

Professional Services/Inclusion Support Business

Winner: Cabana Productions
Finalists:
Orange Fridge
Tamwel Arts

Manufacturing/Construction/Trade Business

Winner: South Coast Window Tinting
Finalists:
South Vac Hydro Excavation and Vacuuming
Southern Classics and Customs

Health/Beauty/Fitness/Wellbeing Business

Winner: Jump! Swim School Hackham
Finalists:
Dianne Jackson Dance Theatre
enerG+ Boxing & Pilates Studio

Mobile Trader

Winner: Nature’s Plate
Finalists:
Complete Mobile Mechanical
Taste of Paradise SA

Retailer

Winner: MV2
Finalists:
Fancy That on Beach Road
Seaford Gourmet Meats

Eco-Friendly/Sustainable Business

Winner: Folk of all Trades
Finalists:
Lujo Home
Your Destination Hair and Beauty

Tourism Experience

Winner: Gone AWOL
Finalists:
Flower Cellar Door
SA eBikes

Customer Experience

Winner: Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers
Finalists:
Agatha’s Café
Beck’s Bakehouse