Award Categories - Business Excellence Awards

Our 2021 awards program features business excellence categories for every Greater Bendigo business to get excited about.

If your business or an individual within your business has been nominated, it’s time to explore our award categories and choose the one that best suits you. Knowing Greater Bendigo has a magnificent and diverse business culture, the Business Excellence Awards recognise Greater Bendigo’s most innovative, focussed and entrepreneurial businesses across each industry category; each aimed to award both emerging and established micro, small, medium and large businesses within their respective fields.

Supported by our business excellence Category Partners, here is all the information you need to start your award journey and complete an application.

2021 awards application period has closed.

Key dates:

June 15, applications now closed.
July 5, Category finalists announced: The top three application in each category will be notified.
August 6, Gala awards night: 6.30pm, All Seasons Hotel, McIvor Rd, Bendigo

Be.Awards 2021

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...

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 City of Greater Bendigo. Designed to recognise a business that has excelled in supporting inclusion and diversity in...

Emerging and Energised Award

Presented by WIN Network. This is for newcomers (less than 3 years in operation) that are starting out but are...

Events and Attractions Award

Presented by Bendigo Stadium. These businesses know how to hustle and bring business to Greater Bendigo. This award recognises businesses...

Excellence in Hospitality Award

Presented by All Seasons Resort Hotel. A key industry in Greater Bendigo’s pursuit of being a City of Gastronomy. This...

Health and Care Award

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

Manufacturing and Innovation Award

Presented by Thales Australia. Designed to recognise manufacturers that display innovation and best practice in the creation of a product....

Professional Service Firm Award

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

Retail Experience Award

Presented by WDEA Works Bendigo We’re walking the walk and you are too. Retail is tough, but the savvy are...

Small and Succeeding Award

Presented by Bolton’s Office National. For businesses punching above their weight, our small businesses are the heartbeat of the Greater...

Social Change Maker Award

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

Sustainable and Environmental Award

Presented by KL Gold. Designed to recognise businesses that demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices. Applicants should have...

Trade Specialist Award

Presented by CVGT Australia. 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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