2026 Finalists

Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists!

Community Minded

Arena Theatre Co
Golden City Support Services
Human Mechanics Australia
Power’s Country Express
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership Bendigo

Creative Industries

Bendigo Theatre Company
Dahlia Design and Interiors
DUMAWUL
Eplus Architecture
Nest Design Studio
The Design Unicorn

Customer Focussed

2easy Cleaning and Gardening
Gayle Wilson
Paul Gray Builders
Tea House Motor Inn
Wildfire Wellbeing Services

Education and Training

Goldfields LLEN
Lead with Purpose
Own Words
Strath CCC t/a Jenny’s Early Learning Centre
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership Bendigo

Emerging and Energised

Bendigo Graphics
Bendigo Medispa
Grit 2 Gains Pty Ltd
House of Healing Chiropractic
Verve Running

Employer of Choice

2easy Cleaning and Gardening
Bendigo Radiology
Golden City Support Services
Thales Australia
Wildfire Wellbeing Services

Health and Care

Bendigo Medical
Bendigo Orthodontic Specialists
Bendigo Radiology
Central Victorian Hand Therapy
Enhance Podiatry and Wellness

Hospitality, Tourism & Experience

Boort Lakes Holiday Park
Crooked Kitchen
Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co
Tea House Motor Inn
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Leader of the Year

Bendigo Orthodontic Specialists – Haylea Blundell
Coliban Water – Adam Crameri
Golden City Support Services – Natasha Williams
Lead with Purpose – Karissa Cameron
ISH24 – Safety & Rescue – Paul Olsen

Manufacturing

Bucher Municipal
Thales Australia
Top Paddock Meat & More

Micro Homebased

Be Seen Signs
Nest Design Studio
Tea Associates
That Foliage Life
Twenty-four18

Not For Profit

Arena Theatre Co
Bendigo Community Health Services
Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre
Bendigo Winter Night Shelter
Goldfields LLEN

Professional Services

Bendigo Orthodontic Specialists
Bold Wealth
Curium Legal
RevolveIT

Regional Women in Business

Bendigo Radiology – Joanne Marks
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd – Kate Fogarty
Gayle Wilson Consulting – Gayle Wilson
Hairem Scarem – Emily Eliades
Nest Design Studio – Belinda Nihill

Retail

Midland Irrigation
Oliver Birch
Strath Hill Butcher

Small and Succeeding

Curium Legal
Enhance Podiatry and Wellness
Hair & Halo Studio
Noble Bootleggers Distilling Co
Tap On Plumbing Bendigo Pty Ltd

Tech and Digital

Bucher Municipal
Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd
Gecko IT Solutions
Own Words
RevolveIT

Trade

DeGroot Roof Painting
FireWatch Safety Results (FWSR) Group
Strath Hill Butcher
Tap On Plumbing Bendigo Pty Ltd
Top Paddock Meat & More

Young and Professional

Ampy Electrical – Cody Nicholas
Ladd & Associates – Patrick Thomas Woods
McKean McGregor Real Estate – Alex O’Shea

Be.Awards 2026

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 McKern Steel Designed to recognise any type of business, large or small who are committed to be involved...

Creative Industries Award

Presented by La Trobe’s Emporium Creative Hub. Creative industries come in all shapes, sizes and mediums. This award is for...

Customer Focused Award

Presented by The Support People The be-all and end-all. This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their...

Education and Training Award

Presented by Australian Industry Group Education and training providers play a crucial role in building skills, capability, and future workforce...

Emerging and Energised Award

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

Employer of Choice Award

Presented by Gawk Great businesses are built by great workplaces. This award recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional people practices, a...

Health and Care Award

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

Hospitality, Tourism and Experiences Award

Presented by Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon. Celebrating the businesses that showcase Greater Bendigo as a destination of choice, this award...

Leader of the Year

This award recognises experienced business professionals who are driving meaningful change across Greater Bendigo. It celebrates individuals who demonstrate strong...

Manufacturing Award

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

Micro and Home-based Award

Presented by The KH Studio Small in size but big in impact, this award celebrates micro and home-based businesses that...

Not-for-profit Award

Presented by Bendigo Advertiser For organisations where a positive social impact is at the core of their purpose. They are...

Professional Services Award

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

Regional Woman in Business Award

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

Retail Award

Presented by The City of Greater Bendigo Retail businesses play a vital role in shaping vibrant communities and delivering engaging...

Small and Succeeding Award

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

Technology and Digital Award

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

Trade Business Award

Presented by Tradie Connect, a new Be.Bendigo initiative designed to bring local trades business owners and leaders together for honest...

Young and Professional Award

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

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