2026 Winners

A massive congratulations to our 2026 Winners!

2026 Business of the Year

Thales

Climate Leader

Eplus Architecture

Community Minded

Arena Theatre Co

Creative Industries

Eplus Architecture

Customer Focused

Tea House Motor Inn

Education and Training

Jenny’s Early Learning Centre

Emerging and Energised

Grit 2 Gains

Employer of Choice

Golden City Support Services

Health and Care

Bendigo Orthodontic Specialists

Hospitality, Tourism & Experiences

Crooked Kitchen

Leader of the Year

Lead with Purpose – Karissa Cameron

Manufacturing

Thales Australia

Micro and Home-based

Twenty-Four 18

Not-for-profit

Bendigo Community Health Services

Professional Services

Curium Legal

Regional Woman in Business

Hairem Scarem – Emily Eliades

Retail

Strath Hill Butcher

Small and Succeeding

Hair & Halo Studio

Technology and Digital

Gecko IT Solutions

Trade

DeGroot Roof Painting

Young and Professional

Ladd & Associates – Patrick Thomas Woods

Be.Awards 2026

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 McKern Steel Designed to recognise any type of business, large or small who are committed to be involved...

Creative Industries Award

Presented by Emporium Creative Hub Powered by La Trobe University. Creative industries come in all shapes, sizes and mediums. This...

Customer Focused Award

Presented by The Support People The be-all and end-all. This award recognises businesses that go above and beyond for their...

Education and Training Award

Presented by Australian Industry Group Education and training providers play a crucial role in building skills, capability, and future workforce...

Emerging and Energised Award

Presented by WIN Network. This is for newcomers (a minimum of 12 months, but less than 3 years in operation)...

Employer of Choice Award

Presented by Gawk Great businesses are built by great workplaces. This award recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional people practices, a...

Health and Care Award

Presented by Monash University Rural Health. A large industry sector in Greater Bendigo, this award recognises businesses that provide excellence...

Hospitality, Tourism and Experiences Award

Presented by Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon. Celebrating the businesses that showcase Greater Bendigo as a destination of choice, this award...

Leader of the Year

Presented by Bendigo TAFE This award recognises experienced business professionals who are driving meaningful change across Greater Bendigo. It celebrates...

Manufacturing Award

Presented by JL King & Co. Designed to recognise manufacturers that display innovation and best practice in the creation of...

Micro and Home-based Award

Presented by The KH Studio Small in size but big in impact, this award celebrates micro and home-based businesses that...

Not-for-profit Award

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

Professional Services Award

Presented by Southern Cross Austereo Designed to recognise professional services offering B2C/B2B solutions and customised, knowledge-based services. Some example businesses...

Regional Woman in Business Award

Presented by Bendigo UFS. We must continue to play an important role in raising the profile of women in business...

Retail Award

Presented by The City of Greater Bendigo Retail businesses play a vital role in shaping vibrant communities and delivering engaging...

Small and Succeeding Award

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

Technology and Digital Award

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

Trade Business Award

Presented by Tradie Connect, a new Be.Bendigo initiative designed to bring local trades business owners and leaders together for honest...

Young and Professional Award

Presented by Alkane Resources Recognising our emerging business leaders highlights the future success of Greater Bendigo. This award importantly focusses...

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