Dunsborough Cellars take home the most prestigious prize at WA Liquor Industry Awards

A South West liquor store has taken home the most prestigious prize at the West Australian Liquor Industry Awards.

Dunsborough Cellars was named both the country and WA liquor store of the year at the awards held at the Hyatt Regency Perth, last Friday night.

Dunsborough Cellars owner Geoff Davies said the award was great acknowledgment by the industry for his commitment to delivering a top customer experience.

“To win regional liquor store of the year is a real achievement, it’s very humbling, but to win the overall liquor store on top of that is a real thrill” he said.

“It’s tough in the regions and there was some great candidates there tonight who thoroughly deserved to win it, just as much as we did.”

This is the first time the store has won the award since its opening in 2014, and the first time since 2019 a country liquor store has won the overall award.

Liquor Stores Association WA chief executive Peter Peck said this year’s event was the best in years.

“There has been so much to celebrate and commemorate this year but at the end of the day it’s about honouring and acknowledging the demanding work put in by these small family-owned businesses,” he said.

“The contribution that our members and suppliers make to the local community often goes unnoticed, so this is an event to remind everyone the important role they play.”