The votes are in and the City of Onkaparinga’s best businesses have been revealed.

Sixteen businesses were recognised through the ON Business Awards, which culminated in a celebration last night (Wednesday 12 November) at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.

More than 8000 votes were received for the finalists, which were chosen from 340 businesses out of more than 3800 nominations.

The awards are in their second year, and this year include two special categories to recognise businesses for the way they have survived and thrived during the challenging Covid-19 pandemic.

The Hall of Fame award, for a business that’s operated in the Onkaparinga region for more than 20 years, went to Wood ‘N’ Logs in Seaford Meadows.

Wood ‘N’ Logs specialises in pergola and landscaping services and supplies and firewood. The family business, which started in 1984, is an iconic fixture of Seaford Road.

The business celebrated the win with a post on its Facebook page.

“We are humbled to be awarded the Hall of Fame award at the City of Onkaparinga #ONbusinessawards tonight,” the post said.

“Thank you to our fantastic directors and our awesome team on the ground, it’s wonderful to be a part of such a great long running family owned business,” it continued.

“Thanks also to our wider community for voting for us in this category, it is appreciated more than we can express!”

For the full list of winners see below:

Hall of Fame

Winner: WOOD ‘N’ LOGS

Start-up Business

Winner: Stu’s Barber Shop

Cooperation during COVID-19

Winner: The People’s Pantry

Resilience during COVID-19

Winner: Let’s Eat Catering

Eatery

Winner: Winter’s Burgers

Coffee

Winner: Coffee Factory Café

Pub/Bar/Live Music Venue

Winner: Pepper Tree Aldinga

Food/Beverage Manufacturer/Producer

Winner: Ginny Pig Distillery

Professional Services/Inclusion Support Business

Winner: Cabana Productions

Manufacturing/Construction/Trade Business

Winner: South Coast Window Tinting

Health/Beauty/Fitness/Wellbeing Business

Winner: Jump! Swim School Hackham

Mobile Trader

Winner: Nature’s Plate

Retailer

Winner: MV2

Eco-Friendly/Sustainable Business

Winner: Folk of all Trades

Tourism Experience

Winner: Gone AWOL

Customer Experience

Winner: Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers

For more information on the awards and the ON Business Partner Program, visit the awards website.