Master builders recognised at awards night
Some of the region's best builders were recognised for their excellence at the Master Builders Association Western Region Building Awards on Saturday.
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Held at the Orange Ex-Services' Club, the awards were created to give a shout out to the men and women who maintain an exceptional standard while braving the elements in the Central West.
Orange had a number of winners including Kurt McNamara from McHomes who won Young Builder of the Year.
Teegan Ward from Apple City Kitchens who won the Women in Building Award.
Hugh Gibson from Banksia Building who won the Apprentice of the Year and Brad McKenzie from Future Build who won Residential Builder of the Year.
Mr McKenzie said the awards are an important recognition of the hard work his four builders and wife Rachel McKenzie do.
"It's important for all the staff to know we're really doing good things and it's great for my clients to know we're really working hard on their projects to achieve such a result," he said.
Also recognised for excellence in 2019 was Kensington Homes, McHomes Pty Ltd, BT Homes, Lcon Building and Construction, Spring Creek Homes, Central West Home Additions, Banksia Building, Fordy's Plastering and Pave n Scape which received Subcontractor of the Year.
Finance provider finds new home
Specialised Mortgage Solutions has upped and moved after a two year stint on Lords Place.
The finance solutions provider has found a new home on Summer Street with a bit more room to grow.
Owner Barry Swain said he hopes the shopfront at 1/266 Summer Street will get a bit more foot traffic and provide opportunity for expansion.
Fella Hamilton celebrate with terry-towelling
Anson Street ladieswear brand Fella Hamilton will celebrate a significant milestone with a public party on Tuesday.
The Hamiltons are celebrating 50 years in business with bubbles and nibbles in store throughout the day.
Fella Hamilton was founded in 1969 by entrepreneur Fella Hamilton. It began with the creation of a terry towelling turban.
Spotting the trend in a London sauna, Ms Hamilton decided to bring it to Australia.
As an ode to the business' origins, her son David Hamilton and daughter-in-law Sharon Hamilton have recreated a 2019 terry towelling turban and leisurewear range, which will be released in conjunction with the store celebrations.
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