Eddie Russell
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Last year, Western Region Health was awarded the Business of the Year Award as part of the City of Melton Business Excellence Awards.
Owner and director Jade Scott, who started the clinic 21 years ago, says people are more aware of her business as a result.
“Winning gave us greater exposure across a multitude of other areas,” she said.
“It also showed how embedded we are in the greater community – we are not just in healthcare, we are a community focused business and that is why winning Business of the Year meant so much.”
Ms Scott said the spotlight was a long overdue nod to the staff at Western Region Health, which is made up of osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and clinicians.
“You’re only as good as your people, so it was a great recognition of the amazing people that I have around me,” she said.
“You don’t win awards like this on your own, so it was a great testament to our team and it meant a lot to them because it was recognition of going above and beyond.”
The award also allowed the clinic to emphasise the morals that drive the business, including diversity and quality.
“We were able to showcase our core values at a community level,” Ms Scott said.
Ms Scott said she found the application process ‘quite cathartic’ and ‘therapeutic’.
“It was a really lovely walk down memory lane for me. It’s nice to be able to look back and take some time to be proud of how far you’ve come as a business,” she said.
“The process is a great tool of reflection regardless of whether you win or lose.”
Businesses within the City of Melton can nominate themselves or others they believe deserve to be commended for their efforts.
The awards provide an opportunity for traders of all sizes to showcase their strengths and celebrate what sets them apart.
Applications are open and close midnight Friday, July 12.
