“They rang me last Monday to let me know I had won a $30 voucher; it was happy days, then they tried to call back a few times after and I just ignored it. I eventually answered because I got sick of the calls, and that’s when I found out,” Mr Brody said. 

It seems luck was with Mr Brody, who originally had no intention of entering the national competition when he went to Nambucca Local Liquor, but he’s glad he did.  

“I had no idea about it at first, one of the girls behind the counter suggested I enter the Summerbrations competition, I nearly didn't, then I thought why not, I never thought I would win,” he said.  

The grand prize gave him the choice of multiple holiday destinations, return flights for two, $1500 spending money, 7 nights accommodation and a VIP experience. 

“We had a choice between Champagne in France, Munich in Germany and Tennessee in the US. France doesn't look safe at the moment with all the protests over there, I don’t really have an interest in going to Germany, so we picked Tennessee,” Mr Brody said.  

“The trip is for two, so I’m taking my fiance, she is due around June, so we will probably go in September, we are going to take the bub with us.”

“It will be our first little trip away as a new family; it will be nice, we can spend time together, go sight seeing, we are going to have a great holiday. I want to try and make it to Canada while I’m over there as well, Canada is my dream destination.” 

With his trip all set, James Brody had one final thing to say.  

“I want to say thanks to Local Liquor, Peter Bush and all the staff at the Nambucca store. They are a good bunch.”

The Summerbrations competition was held across all Local Liquor stores across the country. Owner of Local Liquor in Nambucca Peter Bush and staff member Jess Munro were happy that the Nambucca store in some way helped James take out the grand prize. 

“Out of all the stores across the country, one of our regulars won it, Nambucca won out over everyone else, it’s really great for the whole area,” Mr Bush Said. 

“It's really nice when a local wins these; we’ve had competitions in the past where visitors who were just passing through have won the big prize,” Ms Munro said.  

“It’s the trip of a lifetime, especially if you've never been overseas,” she added. 

While the Summerbrations competition is over for the year, there are still plenty of opportunities to enter other prize pools.

“We try to have a new competition every month, the one at the moment is a Kraken Rum comp,” Mr Bush said. 

“Just come to the store, or give us a ring on 6568 6714 if you want to find out more about our promotions.”