The Katherine community was called on earlier in the year to nominate customer service champions. 

And now, the Chamber of Commerce will present the winning awards to the businesses who provide excellent customer service to the community, this Saturday night. 

More reading: 2017 Customer Service Award winners

Executive officer of Katherine’s Chamber of Commerce, Sue Jones said the amount of nominees this year highlight Katherine’s excellence in customer service. 

“Katherine has recognised the people and businesses who go out of their way to give good service,” Ms Jones said. 

“The more we highlight these people the more people understand that good customer service is very important.” 

In its sixth year, the awards night attracts about 130 people, Ms Jones said. 

There are five different sections of awards including: Outstanding Business, Outstanding Individual, Outstanding Junior, Not-for-Profit and Government. 

Outstanding Business Finalists:

Mahogany Bar and Grill

Mimi Arts and Crafts

Wiggo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant

Outstanding Individual Finalists: 

Alison Ross – Elders Real Estate

Barbara Hagger – ARRCCS

Michael Bonkie – Car Parts NT

Outstanding Junior Finalists: 

Kieran Collins

Tahlia Nolan

Tayla Wiggins

Not-For-Profit Finalists: 

Katherine Community Markets

Katherine Museum

Kwills

Government Finalists: 

Department of Trade Business and Innovation

Katherine Visitor Information Centre

Motor Vehicles Registrations

The awards night is being held at Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre this Saturday. 

For tickets head to www.chambernt.com.au or contact Sue Jones on 89723830 for more information.

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