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Moira Shire’s best in business shine

By Cobram Courier

Oct 16, 2026

All the winners from the 2026 Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards. Photo: Rhonda Doyle. Photo by Rhonda Doyle

The region’s business community gathered on Thursday, October 15, at Thompsons Beach in Cobram to celebrate the very best of local enterprise at the 2026 Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards presented by Premier Protection Services.

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Held at one of the region’s most iconic destinations on the Murray River, guests arrived to canapés and a selection of locally sourced beverages, with the event prepared by the team at Max’s at the Beach.

They then settled in for an evening of entertainment from MC and comedian Dave O’Neil, who kept the room laughing as the winners were revealed.

This year’s 11 category winners were recognised for their innovation, value and professionalism, across industries from hospitality and retail to manufacturing, healthcare and horticulture.

Each stood out among a strong field of finalists, showcasing the best this region has to offer.

Moira Shire Council chair administrator Graeme Emonson said it was an excellent night celebrating local businesses.

“The business awards gives the community a wonderful chance to pause, come together and celebrate the people behind the businesses that keep our towns thriving,” he said.

“Every one of our winners should be incredibly proud of their efforts, congratulations to you all.”

The 2026 Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards winners:

Excellence in Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism sponsored by Nathalia Bridge Hotel: P.S. Cumberoona, Yarrawonga.
Excellence in Retail & Personal Services: Adventure Awaits, Numurkah.
Excellence in Commercial, Professional & Business Services sponsored by Glanmire Park: Brian Walsh Funerals, Cobram.
Excellence in Healthcare, Disability & Social Care sponsored by PALS: The Wellbeing Hub, Yarrawonga.
Excellence in Trade Services sponsored by CIF Cobram Irrigation and Fittings: Avery Cabinets, Cobram.
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year sponsored by The Apprenticeship Factory: Chelsea Menhenett, CED Group, Cobram.
Excellence in Regional Business (Cross-Border MOU) sponsored by Telstra: Mulwala Water Ski Club, Mulwala.
Excellence in Manufacturing, Industrial & Logistic Services sponsored by JBS Australia: RVORE Biomass Solutions, Kotupna.
Excellence in Horticulture sponsored by Rural Group Cobram: The Olde Creamery, Numurkah.
Outstanding Business Champion sponsored by Glanmire Park: Carly Knowles, Bella Pelle Body Clinic, Yarrawonga.
2026 Moira Shire Business of the Year, sponsored by nbn Local: The Wellbeing Hub, Yarrawonga.

For more information on the business awards, visit: tinyurl.com/bdebepjr