With the night to feature a host of themed entertainment, ranging from an authentic loud and proud Oompah band through to a schnapps bar Commerce North West President Travis Crowther said “it was only fitting for the MC role to go to someone with a larger than life personality”.

Hit 102.5 breakfast announcer Justin Bell (JB) will be the man assigned to the task at the Outback Businesses night of nights on Saturday November 3 which will be held at Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park Entertainment Centre which can accommodate an extra 100 guests to previous years.

Taking the reins on main stage and guiding guests through the evenings formalities, JB said he had a great knowledge of many of the regions businesses and some “mean looking legs” to pull off his special themed outfit.

“Knowing some of the business’ throughout the North West on a personal level and seeing them get rewarded on this special night for their hard work in the region is very humbling,” JB said.

“I am very excited to be a part of the biggest business awards yet! Keep an eye out for the front row tickets, rumour is that my themed outfit could be a tad revealing.”

The night honours the efforts and achievements of individuals and businesses throughout the region and nominations are eligible for businesses and individuals from the local Government areas of Boulia, Burke, Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Croydon, Doomadgee, Etheridge, Flinders, McKinlay, Mornington, Mount Isa and Richmond.

With nominations to close September 28 Mr Crowther said nominations had already exceeded expectations.

“The customer service hero nominations are a real stand-out this year to date,” he said.

Close to 30 award categories will be up for grabs on the night so the 400 tickets going on sale from the Mount Isa Civic Centre reception from October 1 will sell-out fast.

Nominate a deserving business or customer service hero via the Commerce North West website.