I was thrilled to be among 120 attendees at the The Tasmanian Newsagent Industry Awards for Excellence 2011 last night at Wrest Point in Hobart. Besides the recognition for nominees and winners for the Awards, the night itself was a hoot. This was a room full of people who genuinely enjoyed each others company.
Often at award events the room empties not long after the formalities end. Not last night. People were talking and having fun long after the night was over. Like I said, it was a hoot, a terrific night. The ANF ought to be proud for putting on such a good night. It was good to be among Tasmanian newsagents and suppliers enjoying socialising together.
The winners are: Distribution Newsagent of the Year: Beach Newsagency, Retail Newsagent of the Year: Longford Newsagency. New Technologies Award: The Mall Newsagency Devonport. Employee of the Year: Heather Tew of New Town Newsagency. Promotion of the Year: Longford Newsagency. Industry Representative of the Year: Tim Sloan of Tattersall’s. Best Performing Western Union Location Award: Glenorchy Central Newsagency.
Nick Sherry, the Minister for Small Business delivered a short speech calling for us to embrace change and to prepare for more business moving online. he also mixed with plenty of newsagents.
I was there representing my software company, Tower Systems, a Platinum sponsor.
Couldn’t agree more Mark, I certainly was a hoot! More social gatherings within the industry are need to help foster unity!