Local businesses win big at Geelong Business Excellence Awards

Innovation, leadership, and growth were recognised last night at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Last night, 17 October 2024, Geelong’s business community gathered for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards gala, celebrating leadership and innovation in business. Recognising individual leaders, micro, small, medium and large businesses and enterprises across a diverse range of categories, the awards highlight the impact of our local business economy.

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Taking out the overall award for Business of the Year as sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors was Cabinets by Computers, acknowledged for their outstanding efforts in business, along with their commitment to innovation, resilience, and positive community impact. They were also the recipients of the Innovation, Research and Development Award, with their business spearheading innovation in cabinet-making through creating, supplying and installing easy-to-use software solutions.

 

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Across 20 categories, nominated businesses showcased their business through multiple stages to a dedicated judging panel, including written application, interviews, and on-site tours. Down to a finalist selection, the businesses that shone through were the ultimate trophy winners at last nights event. All award winners are listed below.

Geelong Business Excellence Award Winners

• Business of the Year (sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors): Cabinets by Computer 
• Business Leader of the Year (sponsored by bay93.9): Jo Plummer 
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Deakin University): Shannan Gove 
• Sustainable Business Award (sponsored by Kenstra): Harvest Experience 
• Medium to Large Business Award (sponsored by EML): Scotchman’s Hill 
• Advanced Manufacturing & Industry Award (sponsored by Southern Star Windows & Doors): Care Essentials
• Corporate Social Responsibility Award (sponsored by Geelong Galvanizing): Storyfolk 
• Emerging Business Award (sponsored by The Gordon): Sycle 
• Tourism & Hospitality Award (sponsored by Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine): The Arborist
• Safe & Healthy Business Award (sponsored by WorkSafe Victoria): Kennedys Group 
• Retail Business Award (sponsored by Roderick Insurance): Mr Brown’s Menswear 
• Inclusive & Accessible Award (sponsored by TAC): The Q Train 
• Digital Engagement Award (sponsored by Web Force 5): Enterprise Monkey
• Employer of Choice Award (sponsored by City of Greater Geelong): Blackman’s Brewery 
• Home-based & Micro Business Award (sponsored by Times News Group): Elizabeth Bell Ceramics 
• Small Business Award (sponsored by Envisage HR): Create Balance Psychotherapy and Counselling 
• Innovation, Research and Development Award (sponsored by VIVA Energy): Cabinets by Computer 
• Health & Wellbeing Promoting Workplace Award (sponsored by Barwon Health): Flying Start Children’s Therapy
• Customer Service Award (sponsored by Spirit Super): Pet’s Country Club 
• Best First Year Entry Award (sponsored by Harwood Andrews): Made Great 

Find out more about the Geelong Business Excellence Awards and the winning businesses here.