Presented by McKern Steel
Designed to recognise any type of business, large or small who are committed to be involved and connected to the community. Applicants should have a commitment to positive community outcomes and can demonstrate how they do this through actions and team culture. Examples include businesses that have supported others in tough times, they may fundraise, get involved with community events or encourage their employees to volunteer.
Presented by The Support People
The be-all and end-all. This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their customer, have displayed initiative and innovation, drive repeat business, measure customer satisfaction and have found new ways to reward customers. Applicants for this category can come from any industry sector, but should display an exceptional understanding of customer service with proven results and must be able to provide examples.
Presented by JL King & Co.
Designed to recognise manufacturers that display innovation and best practice in the creation of a product. The primary focus of the award is to acknowledge continuous improvement, best practices, creativity and innovation in the Greater Bendigo manufacturing industry.
Presented by Monash University Rural Health.
A large industry sector in Greater Bendigo, this award recognises businesses that provide excellence in health and allied health services. An applicant’s business should function in health care by providing an aspect or range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care and support services. Examples include businesses that specialise in medicine and/or operate in health as an audiologist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, nutritionist, occupational therapist, optometrist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychologist, speech pathologist and/or provide other related professional health services.
Presented by Triple M
Designed to recognise professional services offering B2C/B2B solutions and customised, knowledge-based services. Some example businesses include those operating in legal services, real estate, accounting and financial advisory, architecture, engineering, information technology and consulting. Applicants for this category should have an established business and strong client base.
Presented by WIN Network.
This is for newcomers (a minimum of 12 months, but less than 3 years in operation) that are starting out but are already making a huge impact. This award recognises businesses that might just be at the beginning, but they know their stuff. Applicants should have a solid business and business plan, offer a unique product and/or service and have been developed as a result of an identified gap in a market.
Presented by Agnico Eagle
For businesses punching above their weight, our small businesses are the heartbeat of the Greater Bendigo business community. This award recognises established small businesses that continue to grow, support staff and truly connect with customers. Applicants for this category must be businesses with 2 to 10 employees.
Presented by Alkane Resources
Recognising our emerging business leaders highlights the future success of Greater Bendigo. This award importantly focusses on young people making waves in our business community. Applicants for this category must be aged between 18 to 35 and can come from any industry sector, working or operating at any level of business.
Presented by Bendigo UFS.
We must continue to play an important role in raising the profile of women in business across the Greater Bendigo region. This award recognises and rewards the determination, leadership, skillset and creativity of Greater Bendigo’s most inspirational business women. Applicants for this category must be a female business owner, operator or executive.
