Emotional win for business owner

GG Pumps and Electrical owner Raymond Cooper was almost brought to tears when his company took out the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business of the Year Award.

Mr Cooper said the company had taken the hard road to success.

“It means everything for a business, it will give us a lot of publicity and our business will grow,” he said.

“We are already a growing business, but the fact we have won the business of the year award is an awesome accolade to us.

“I feel like crying — it’s amazing, I never thought we would win this, ever.”

The company also won the Small Business Award.

The major award, sponsored by Geraldton Newspapers, was presented on Saturday night at Geraldton Grammar School Batavia Hall.

The 20th anniversary gold-themed night featured a three-course meal, while Dean Calver was master of ceremonies.

More pictures, full story in today's print edition.

AWARD WINNERS

Home Based Business Award — Event Nation

Micro Business Award — Rogue Pony

Small Business Award — GG Pumps and Electrical

Small to Medium Business Award — Bluff Point Chemmart Pharmacy

Large Business Award — S&K Electrical

Not for Profit Award — Western Australian Centre for Rural Health

Environmental Efficiency Award — Glass Co WA

Judges’ Choice Award — Turtle Cove Early Learning Centre Wandina

Business of the Year — GG Pumps & Electrical

Best Customer Service by an Individual — Sarah Tallier, ABC

Best Customer Service by a Business — Indah Health & Beauty Spa