Awarding excellence

The Willunga Farmers Market presented two of their major awards at the annual Wilmark Awards Night held on 5 September at ‘Our Place’, at the top of old Willunga Hill.

Producer of the Year – Grower, went to Colleen and Ian Francis of Starlight Springs, and Producer of the Year – Value-adding Food Business, went to Margaret & Tony Harding of Harding’s Fine Foods.

These two categories exemplify the core value of the Market: authentic, locally produced food by passionate and creative people which provides regional prosperity through ethical and sustainable means.

The City of Onkaparinga Mayor, Lorraine Rosenberg, presented WFM’s Outstanding Service Award to Ray Seidel, an original Market stallholder and long-term committee member, now recently retired.

Over 100 guests attended this Awards night compered by Grant Cameron of ABC Local Radio 891. A wonderful array of pizza, pasta and bread was cooked up by the Clappis family, including Andy’s amazing crostoli, with salads and seasonal fruit from Market stallholders.

Thanks to our ‘poet in residence’ Peter Chapman for the recital of his Willunga’s 7th Birthday poem (add link) and to our sponsors, especially Fox Creek who donated the wine gift packs for the volunteer awards.

2009 Wilmark AWARD WINNERS

Stallholder Awards – voted on by the stallies
Customer of the Year -  Linda Gare & Cate Morton
Best Morning Person  - Liam Burns & Gary Gum

Member Awards – voted by customers
Favourite Stall  - Australian Happy Foods
Best Customer Service - McLaten Vale Orchards

Committee Awards
Grower of the Year  - Starlight Springs
Producer of the Year -  Harding's Fine Foods
Mystery Shopper Best Presented Stall - Soul'y Bread

CONGRATULATIONS ONE & ALL!!!!