#SVDCTeam | Celebrating our ANZ GSBA 2017 Geelongpreneur of the Year Win
Sister Duo: Head of Digital Georgette & Founder and Head Photographer Stevie van der Chys
Excerpt from Circus Media Press Release:
Local photographer Stevie van der Chys has taken out the highly coveted Geelongpreneur of the Year Award at last night’s Geelong Small Business Awards held at Simonds Stadium. Van der Chys, who began taking photographs as a way to heal following a lifetime of family domestic violence, touched event attendees with a heartfelt acceptance speech reducing many to tears.
“I am extremely honoured and proud to accept this award but it is not just for me; it is also for those around me who are inspired to follow their passion, chase their dreams and believe in themselves. “The calibre of the entrants for this award was phenomenal and I was thrilled just to be a finalist alongside them; but to actually win, it is just so humbling.”
Emma Isaacs, founder and global CEO of Business Chicks, sent her congratulations all the way from Los Angeles. “Stevie has always struck me as the type of person who’s completely committed to anything she applies herself to, and has a curiosity for people and for business that beguiles her years. “Stevie has been a member of Business Chicks for some years now and her ethics and values completely align with our organization – to support women and to give back, and she’s a model and inspiration to many. Congratulations Stevie.”
Facebook live: Geelongpreneur of the year 2017 winner announcement and acceptance speech
Pictured above: GT Magazine & Surf Coast Times
GSBA Event Photographer: Igor Okanovic
THE ANZ GEELONG SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS 2017 - WINNERS
GEELONG SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017: Shannon Pizza
GEELONGPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017: Stevie van der Chys
EMERGING BUSINESS AWARD 2017: Time IV Change
RISING STAR AWARD 2017: Blush Bar
ECO-FRIENDLY AWARD 2017: Time IV Change
COMMUNITY & MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD 2017: Outside the Box Education
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER AWARD 2017: What To Do Geelong
COLLABORATION KING AWARD 2017: Geelong Creatives
MOST RECOGNIZABLE BRAND AWARD 2017: Plan it Roxie
CREATIVE BRANDING AWARD 2017: Love Ludie
INNOVATION – SERVICE AWARD 2017: Ministry of Spin
INNOVATION – PRODUCT AWARD 2017: Adelia Fine Foods
INNOVATION – IDEA AWARD 2017: Better Mobile Photos
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD 2017
BEAUTY: Berdi
CREATIVE: Enterprise Monkey
COMMUNITY: Geelong Creatives
EVENTS: Geelong Hummer Limousines
FOOD & BEVERAGE: The Backyard Café
HEALTH & FITNESS: The Loft Dance & Yoga Studio
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Mirrors PR & Events
RETAIL: Shortlist Shop
To find out more about Geelong Small Business Awards head to their website
