The Harden Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for their upcoming business awards to be held on Saturday the 13th of September at the Harden Country Club.

Each of the finalists has received a letter to notify them of their selection and the results are as follows.

Best Employee under 18:
Steven Cross – Harden Bearings and Hardware
Toni Cribb – Long track Pantry
Katie Hearne – Foodworks

Best Apprentice / Trainee:
Isaac Russell – Shearing
Trent Jackson – Jacksons’ Bakery
Emily Maurer – Long Track Pantry

Best Employee:
Bobbie Sweeting – Post on Thyme Delivery
Brenda Beavis – Long Track Pantry
Matt Schofield – Harden Shire Council
Rueben Rycroft – Harden Fuel Supplies
Kayla Daley – Jackson’s Bakery

Most Community Engaged Employee:
Jackie Honour – Jugiong Wine Cellar
Matthew Stadtmiller – Twin Town Times
Sarah Rowan – Harden Bearings and Hardware

Most Improved Business:
Harden Motel
Jacksons Bakery
Jugiong Motel

Best Customer Service Orientated Business:
Barnes Store and Emporium
Harden Post Office
Jacksons Bakery
P&D Store

Most Community Engaged Business:
Barnes Store and Emporium
Harden Fuel Supplies
Jugiong Motors
Twin Town Times

The Chamber now has 35 business members. They are currently working on placing additional signage on several trucks supplied by Maddens Transport in an attempt to raise Harden Murrumburrah’s profile on the Hume Highway and the Eastern seaboard.

The chamber invites all local businesses and residents to attend the awards night and support the local business community.