Nominations for this year’s awards close on Thursday, June 30, 2016 after which finalists in a wide range of categories will be announced and customers will be given the chance to vote for this year’s winners.

Acknowledged as one of the major events on the regional business calendar and a model for business awards in rural Australia, the Daroos recognise the achievements and contributions of Cabonne businesses and their employees.

The coveted Best Business in Cabonne and 16 other category winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Cumnock on Friday, November 4, 2016.

Cabonne Mayor Ian Gosper said the awards recognise businesses and organisations that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their service or management.

Nominations must be made on the 2016 printed forms, which are available at various points in Cabonne villages and can also be obtained by contacting Central West Business Enterprise Centre on 6362 0448 or emailing daroo@becbiz.com.au

Last year Eugowra’s M & A Bray Transport was named the best business in Cabonne at the Cabonne Daroo Business Awards.

Cargo’s Megan Foster took out two of the night’s big awards for her businesses Megan Claire Floral Design and Megan Foster Photography.

The awards were established 16 years ago to celebrate the success of businesses in rural and remote communities within the Cabonne shire. 

The Daroo Awards are broken into two sections with a people’s choice and judged section.