The Sun was proud to announce the winners of the 2016 South Coast Sun Absolute Best Readers’ Choice Awards at a function held at Amanzimtoti Bowling Club) last Thursday, 23 June.
Sun managing editor, Michellé Izatt lauded the winning businesses, whose representatives had gathered to accept their certificates. She hailed their ability to remain committed to their clients and customers – to the extent that they had chosen them as their preferred businesses across almost 50 categories.
She affirmed what they already knew – that business has become about more than simply ensuring one remains competitive and heeds good customer service principles. “The advent of social media and changes in the marketplace mean your clients demand accountability and a social conscience,” she said. “Another aspect that’s an absolute must in business is the ability to adapt and change.”
The Sun thanks its prize sponsors and Toti BC for the continued support.
Neels Du Toit collects the award for best kiddies entertainment venue for Funland from Sun managing editor, Michellé Izatt.
Kevan Maiden collects Warner Beach Prep’s award for best primary school and Lelsey Cogan collects Kingsway High School’s award for best high school from Michellé Izatt.
The Quickset Jewellers team receive their certificate for best jewellery store.
Flight Centre’s Sherine Collins and Narasha Arjoon with the award for best travel agent. With them are Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker.
Brad and Mark Justham with their certificate for best pool shop. With them are Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker.
Best hardware or DIY store winners from Seabreeze Build-It are Abdul Rahim and Ryan Keeve. With them are Shereen Maharaj, Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker.
The best florist award went to Periwinkle. Mandy Nombika, Tiffanee Cox and Neil Jonker hand the certificate to Joanne West.
Allyn Mackrory and Steven Thornhill with the Sun’s Shereen Maharaj, Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker as they receive the certificate for best pharmacy, which went to Dischem.
Ultra DVD wins the best video store award. Michellé Izatt and Megan Brett congratulate Bruce Fisher.
Mandy Nombika and Shereen Maharaj flank Wesley Jolliffe, who holds Illovo Nursery’s certificate for best nursery and Illovo Pets certificate for best pet shop.
Seadoone Mall’s Bev Koekemoer with their best shopping mall or
Lords and Legends won the best pub or bar award. Michellé Izatt, Mandy Nombika and Shereen Maharaj hand over the award to Greg Bradfield.
Representatives of KFC were delighted with their win in the best fast food/takeaway outlet category.
Lee and Karen Stevens collect Steven Stationer’s award for best stationery shop from Shereen Maharaj and Mandy Nombika.
Best supermarket or major retailer winner, Pick ‘n Pay Athlone Park’s Monika and Craig Dunnington celebrate with the Sun’s Mandy Nombika, Shereen Maharaj and Neil Jonker.
Beauty-ful by Jade’s Jade and Aaron Hoogers collect their certificate for best nail and beauty salon from Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker.
The best coffee shop certificate went to Mugg and Bean. Lindiwe Shezi and Sharlene Govender collect their certificate from Mandy Nombika.
The Fishing Hole won best fish and tackle store. Rod and Hermien Petzer display their certificate with Mandy Nombika.
Best kitchen cupboard designer went to Royal Kitchens. Collecting the award from Neil Jonker and Mandy Nombika are Ilke and Morné van Rooyen.
Charnelle Rossouw displays the best haberdashery shop certificate she received for Patches Haberdashery. Shereen Maharaj and Mandy Nombika are seen with her.
Shereen Maharaj with BP Seadoone’s Nabeela Khan, Frikkie Boucher, Prestige Sibiya and Mohamed Khan, who won the best service station award.
Shereen Maharaj and Neil Jonker hand over the certificate for best digital printing to Foto First’s Carol Reddy and Karen Sternberg.
Tammy Bogusch is congratulated by Mandy Nombika and Neil Jonker on The View’s award for best accommodation venue.
Quickset Jewellers
Mandy Nombika (right) hands over the certificate for best estate agency to Remax’s Debbie van Rooyen, Gary Nichols and Ricky Jacobs.
Devi Achary and Maritjie du Plessis of Weighless collect the award for best weight loss franchise or business from Patrick Gounden.
Ronnie from Liquor City
The winning team from House of Hair collect their best hair salon award.
House of Hair
George Ross and George Lithgow collect the CCPO’s awards for best security provider and general service provider from Michellé Izatt.
Vishnu, Molly and Shernelle Singh of Quickset Jewellers
Patrick Gounden congratulates Nicole Ferrieira and Portia Mngadi of Galleria Mall for winning best regional mall.
Patrick Gounden hands over the certificate for best shoe store to Shoe City’s Sai Varaden.
Mandy Nombika hands over the certificate for the best legal service provider to Hypersure’s Kenneth Brown and Charlene Gouws.
Best Shopping Mall/Centre
Seadoone Mall
Best Regional Mall
Galleria Mall
Best Super Market/
Major Retailer
Pick ’n Pay Athlone Park
Best Local Tourist Attraction
Toti Main Beach
Best Kiddies Entertainment
Funland
Best Video Store
Ultra DVD
Best Hair Salon
House of Hair
Best Restaurant
Circus Circus
Best Factory Shop
Jam Clothing
Best Coffee Shop
Mugg and Bean
Best Estate Agency
Remax
Best Legal Service Provider
Hypersure
Best Primary School
Warner Beach Prep
Best High School
Kingsway High School
Best Accomodation Venue
The View
Best Pool Shop
Justham Pool
Best Bakery
Flour of Scotland
Best Haberdashery Shop
Patches Haberdashery
Best Cosmetic Supply Store
Edgars Galleria
Best Nail & Beauty Salon
Beauty-ful by Jade
Best Fish and Tackle Store
The Fishing Hole
Best Home Service Provider
AJS Plumbers
Best Cellular Phone/
Accessories Store
Vodacom 4 U
