Award Categories - Business Excellence Awards

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!

Climate Leader Award

Flash Farm

Community Minded Award

Bendigo Telco

Creative Industries Award

Hebron Films

Customer Focussed Award

A L Parker Electrical

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Award

Connecting Futures

Emerging and Energised Award

Making Cents of Money

Events and Tourism Award

Bendigo Jockey Club

Gastronomy Award

Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co.

Health and Care Award

3D Physiotherapy Health Group

Leader of the Year Award

Anna Hill (St John of God Bendigo Hospital)

Manufacturing Award

Fabriq

National/Global Footprint Award

ISH24 – Safety and Rescue

Not-for-profit Award

Bendigo Theatre Company

Professional Services Firm Award

Community Insurance Solutions

Regional Women’s Business Award

Rhianwen Seiter (Mackenzie Quarters)

Small and Succeeding Award

White Deer

Social Procurement Award

Flash Farm

Technology and Digital Award

AgriNous Pty Ltd

Trade and Construction Award

National Heating & Cooling

Young and Professional Award

Shaun Stephenson (Beck Legal)

Be.Awards 2025

Business Of The Year Award

Presented by Bendigo Bank. Will your business be in the spotlight this year? This award recognises a business that has...

Climate Leader Award

Presented by Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration. This award acknowledges business leaders in Greater Bendigo on the road to a zero...

Community Minded Award

Presented by Agnico Eagle. Designed to recognise any type of business, large or small who are committed to be involved...

Creative Industries Award

Presented by Emporium Creative Hub. Creative industries come in all shapes, sizes and mediums. This award is for all types...

Customer Focussed Award

Presented by Bendigo Advertiser. The be-all and end-all. This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their customer,...

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Award

Presented by Lifely. Designed to recognise a business that has excelled in supporting inclusion and diversity in the workplace through...

Emerging and Energised Award

Presented by WIN Network. This is for newcomers (a minimum of 12 months, but less than 3 years in operation)...

Events and Tourism Award

Presented by Bendigo Tourism. Designed to recognise the outstanding delivery of events and tourism services that attract visitors to our...

Gastronomy Award

Presented by City of Greater Bendigo. As the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the Greater Bendigo region is filled with...

Health and Care Award

Presented by Monash University Rural Health. A large industry sector in Greater Bendigo, this award recognises businesses that provide excellence...

Leader of the Year

Presented by Simon Rosa Landscaping. Recognising the experienced business professionals driving meaningful change in Greater Bendigo. This award celebrates individuals...

Manufacturing Award

Presented by JL King & Co. Designed to recognise manufacturers that display innovation and best practice in the creation of...

National/Global Footprint Award

Presented by La Trobe University. Bendigo, Australia and beyond. Recognising Bendigo businesses who are creating a positive economic impact for...

Not-for-profit Award

Presented by Mckern Steel Foundation For organisations where a positive social impact is at the core of their purpose. They...

Professional Services Firm Award

Presented by Are-Able. Designed to recognise professional services offering B2C/B2B solutions and customised, knowledge-based services. Some example businesses include those...

Regional Women’s Business Award

Presented by Bendigo UFS. We must continue to play an important role in raising the profile of women in business...

Small and Succeeding Award

Presented by Ai Group. For businesses punching above their weight, our small businesses are the heartbeat of the Greater Bendigo...

Social Procurement Award

Presented by No Strings Dress Hire. Social Procurement is an optional award for all business category applicants. Businesses who use...

Technology and Digital Award

Presented by Triple M Recognising businesses who demonstrate their expertise through either advanced digital processes or the development or delivery...

Trade and Construction Award

Presented by Bendigo TAFE. On the tools, these businesses keep our community in operation. This award is designed to recognise...

Young and Professional Award

Presented by Mandalay Resources. Recognising our emerging business leaders highlights the future success of Greater Bendigo. This award importantly focusses...

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