Award Categories - Business Excellence Awards

Our 2024 awards program will feature 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.

2024 awards nomination period is now open!

Key dates:

April 30, nominations closed.
June 2, applications closed.
July 2, Category finalists announced: The top three applications in each category will be notified.
August 15, Gala awards night

Be.Awards 2024

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 WestVic Staffing Solutions. Designed to recognise a business that has excelled in supporting inclusion and diversity in the...

Emerging and Energised Award

Presented by StartUp Central Victoria. This is for newcomers (a minimum of 12 months, but less than 3 years in...

Events and Tourism Award

Presented by Red Energy Arena. Designed to recognise the outstanding delivery of events and tourism services that attract visitors to...

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...

Manufacturing Award

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

National/Global Footprint Award

Bendigo, Australia and beyond. Recognising Bendigo businesses who are creating a positive economic impact for the Greater Bendigo region by...

Not-for-profit Award

For organisations where a positive social impact is at the core of their purpose. They are applying innovative solutions to...

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

Small and Succeeding Award

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

Social Procurement Award

Businesses who use purchasing power as a means of achieving social objectives, such as creating jobs for marginalised communities, supporting...

Technology and Digital Award

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

Trade and Construction Award

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

Volunteer of the Year

Presented by Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch. Volunteer of the Year recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, dedication, and service...

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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