2024 Judges - Business Excellence Awards

Meet our Judges for 2024

Community Minded

Donna Doyle
Jessica Somerville
Darren Jones

Creative Industries

David Stretch
Michelle Symes
Kathryn Mackenzie

Customer Focussed

Ann Conway
Jessica Somerville
Darren Jones

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Sandra Campbell
Dimity Fifer
Sandy Ross

Emerging and Energised

Donna Doyle
Ann Conway
Jessica Somerville

Events and Tourism

David Stretch
Michelle Symes
Kathryn Mackenzie

Gastronomy

David Stretch
Michelle Symes
Adam Carswell

Health and Care

Ann Conway
Sandy Ross
Anna Hill

Manufacturing

Dennis Barnett (Head Judge)
Tim Dunlop
Chris Stoltz

National/Global Footprint

Tim Dunlop
Jason Treble
Jeff Smith

Not-For-Profit

Sandra Campbell
Anna Hill
Sandy Ross

Professional Services Firm

Chris Stoltz
Melissa Buchanan
Tim Dunlop

Regional Women’s Business Award

Sandy Campbell
Dimity Fifer
Anna Hill

Small and Succeeding

Jason Treble
Ange Rayson
Adam Carswell

Social Procurement

Dennis Barnett
Donna Doyle
Darren Jones

Technology and Digital

Ricky Hayes
Jason Treble
Jeff Smith

Trade and Construction

Ricky Hayes
Jason Treble
Jeff Smith

Volunteer of the Year

Dennis Barnett
Sandra Campbell
Dimity Fifer

Young and Professional

Kathryn Mackenzie
Ange Rayson
Melissa Buchanan

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

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

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 Bright Skin Beauty. 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 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 Leed Engineering. 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 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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