2009 Adelaide Hills Winners

The 2009 Adelaide Hills Tourism Awards were also presented at the SA Great Regional Awards event in the Adelaide Hills on Monday October 19. Click here to see the 2009 Adelaide Hills Tourism Awards winners.

The Lobethal Tapestry is a 1.65 x 2.50 metre work of art and history in the making. The weavers are engaged in weaving a colourful, informative tapestry designed to depict the history of Lobethal from before white settlement in 1842 to the present day. The creative process is particularly interesting because the weavers are following the lines of a full size ‘cartoon’ which is set up immediately behind the work in progress. This history-making piece of art is due to be completed by the end of 2009.

Adelaide Hills Magazine was launched in 2008, selling 30 000 copies to date and published quarterly. Adelaide Hills Magazine is all about promoting the Hills lifestyle and culture, the history, its characters and its places, striving to position their local Adelaide Hills clients as some of the most unique, contemporary and enjoyable experiences the region has to offer.

Beerenberg is constantly innovating and this year launched its Provenance Pathway tool, which allows customers to enter their barcode to find out more information about the ingredients in their Beerenberg jar. The tool has been a great success, enabling the company to increase its transparency to customers.

The Volunteer Step Project assists people on the pathway to employment through volunteering. They provide necessary training, Recognition of Prior Learning and match and place people into volunteering positions. The project has a great success rate in assisting people back into employment through this pathway.

Both John and Café Alto believe greatly in supporting local events, growers and produce in every way possible with all wines and produce purchased from local businesses. As well as supporting the local businesses, community focused Café Alto also employs local people and supports a large number of local groups and teams. Café Alto creates a high level of service, exceptional local food and wines and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for locals.

The business provides visitors to Hahndorf with a unique experience in a vibrant atmosphere where they can watch the old craft of candlemaking, buy local handmade products and select from an ever growing range of authentic hand crafted German Folk Art.

Windmill Hill Salvage & Save has been established for 12 months, providing long term employment for people with a disability, while reducing recyclables going into landfill. It also provides social connections for people who are often marginalised or isolated. The retail outlet provides a low cost shop where people can purchase second-hand building materials, furnishings and bric a brac.

The club promotes good horsemanship for children and adults and riders of all abilities.  The club feels a strong responsibility towards education, health and safety, and ultimately the enjoyment of horses and horse sport. They attempt to encourage those beginning their riding experiences, to those competing at upper levels, locally and nationally. The club aims to contribute to the community by helping out at local events and showcasing what they have to offer.

The Kartabani family have worked in the hospitality industry for 22 years and have owned several businesses around Adelaide. Working in his parents' shops since a young age, Zak has accrued a significant amount of experience in the industry and has provided quality customer service. At 25 years of age, the Mount Barker Corner Takeaway is Zak's second business venture after successfully owning a cafe in the city for five years.