2025 Judges - Business Excellence Awards

Meet our Judges for 2025

Community Minded

Anne Baker
Jude Holt
David Dean

Creative Industries

Adam Carswell
David Stretch
Kathryn Mackenzie

Customer Focussed

Fiona Corrigan
Melissa Buchanan
Sandra Campbell

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Dennis Barnett
Janette Martin
Susan Bibby

Emerging and Energised

Jeff Smith
Mark Harris
Ricky Hayes

Events and Tourism

Adam Carswell
David Stretch
Kathryn Mackenzie

Gastronomy

Adam Carswell
David Stretch
Kathryn Mackenzie

Health and Care

Dennis Barnett
Janette Martin
Susan Bibby

Manufacturing

Jenny Berry
Stuart Husband
Tim Dunlop

National/Global Footprint

Jeff Smith
Mark Harris
Ricky Hayes

Not-For-Profit

Dennis Barnett
Janette Martin
Susan Bibby

Professional Services Firm

Fiona Corrigan
Melissa Buchanan
Sandra Campbell

Regional Women’s Business Award

Fiona Corrigan
Melissa Buchanan
Sandra Campbell

Small and Succeeding

Anne Baker
Jude Holt
David Dean

Technology and Digital

Jeff Smith
Mark Harris
Ricky Hayes

Trade and Construction

Jenny Berry
Stuart Husband
Tim Dunlop

Leader of the Year

Anne Baker
Jude Holt
David Dean

Young and Professional

Jenny Berry
Stuart Husband
Tim Dunlop

Judging the Climate Leader category will be the Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration.

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

Social Procurement is an optional award for all business category applicants. Businesses who use purchasing power as a means of...

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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