2023 Judges - Business Excellence Awards

Thank you to our Judges for 2023

Community Minded

Dennis Barnett (Head Judge)
Lois O’Callaghan
Caitlin Rogers

Creative Industries

David Stretch
Adam Carswell
Kathryn Mackenzie

Customer Focussed

Emma Neilson
Jason Treble
Peter Kennedy

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Emma Neilson
Jason Treble
Peter Kennedy

Emerging and Energised

Michelle Symes
Kathryn Mackenzie
David Stretch

Events and Tourism

David Stretch
Dean Oberin
Kathryn Mackenzie

Gastronomy

Dean Oberin
Michelle Symes
Adam Carswell

Health and Care

Dennis Barnett
Lois O’Callaghan*
Caitlin Rogers
Peter Kennedy (*conflict of interest interim judge)

Manufacturing

Chris Stoltz
Jenny Berry
Ann Conway

National/Global Footprint

Kristy Eastman
Dave Robertson
Jeff Smith

Not-For-Profit

Chris Stoltz
Jenny Berry
Ann Conway

Professional Services Firm (Small)

Kate Mannix
Donna Doyle
Will Conlan

Professional Services Firm (Large)

Kate Mannix
Donna Doyle
Will Conlan

Regional Women’s Business Award

Caitlin Rogers
Jenny Berry
Ann Conway

Small and Succeeding

Peter Kennedy
Ange Rayson
Jason Treble

Social Procurement

Dennis Barnett
Ange Rayson
Jason Treble

Technology and Digital

Kristy Eastman
Dave Robertson
Jeff Smith

Trade and Construction

Kristy Eastman
Dave Robertson
Jeff Smith

Volunteer of the Year

Donna Doyle
Dennis Barnett
Lois O’Callaghan

Young and Professional

Kate Mannix
Ange Rayson
Will Conlan

Be.Awards 2023

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...

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

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

Not-for-profit Award

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

Professional Services Firm Award

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

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

Presented by GROW Bendigo. Businesses who use purchasing power as a means of achieving social objectives, such as creating jobs...

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 RACV Solar. 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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