Geelong Business Excellence Awards Winners Announced 19 October 2024: 

The stage was set, excitement filled the air, and the business community came together at The Pier Geelong to celebrate the best in achievement, innovation, and leadership at the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. 
 

With anticipation in the air, the winners across multiple categories were officially announced, recognising the outstanding efforts of businesses, business leaders, and young entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence across their industries. This year’s event, a highlight of the Geelong business calendar, saw businesses from all sectors celebrated for their commitment to innovation, resilience, and positive community impact. 
 

The gala night kicked off with guests walking the blue carpet, setting a stylish tone for the evening. Sarah Ashmore brought her charm and expertise as the event host, guiding the audience through a celebration of the region’s best and brightest. The event capped off what has been an incredible year for  business across the Geelong region. These awards continue to highlight the vital role businesses play in driving innovation, growth, and employment, and the winners are a true reflection of the strength, creativity, and resilience within our community. 
 

Along with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, we would like to congratulate the following 2024 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): Scotchmans 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 

Geelong Business Excellence Awards and major sponsor, LBW Business +Wealth Advisors, extends its congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Their achievements stand as a testament to the strength and resilience of the Geelong business community.
 

Geelong Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeremy Crawford congratulated all the finalists and winners, stating, "These awards showcase the remarkable talent within our business community. Every finalist and winner should feel immensely proud of their achievements. They represent the future of Geelong—one that is bold, innovative, and forward-thinking." 
 

The awards also reflect the importance of sustainability, with this year’s event proudly carbon neutral, thanks to thoughtful planning and the support of our sponsors and partners. 
 

With a sold-out audience in attendance, the event was a spectacular reminder of why the Geelong Business Excellence Awards remain a significant milestone for businesses and entrepreneurs alike.

For more information about the winners click here to access the special GBEA lift out in the Geelong Times. 

2024 Award Finalists Announced! 

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce in partnership with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors are thrilled to announce the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards finalists.

“Thank you to the Geelong Business Community for supporting and nominating 650 businesses for the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. With a record number of nominations and a 12.2% increase in entries from last year, we congratulate all the businesses and individuals for making the time to submit an entry.  I warmly congratulate and extend our well-deserved recognition of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards finalists,” said Jeremy Crawford, CEO, Geelong Chamber of Commerce. “To the businesses and individuals who did not make it as finalists, we sincerely hope you gained value in answering the entry criteria and use this experience to re-enter next year.”

We would like to congratulate the following Businesses, Business Leaders and Young Entrepreneurs on becoming a Finalist in the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards!

Business Award Finalists

Armour Security

Australian Tea Masters Pty Ltd

Avalon Airport Australia

Blackman’s Brewery

Body Recon

Burke Britton Financial Partners

Cabinets by Computer

Care Essentials Pty Ltd

Carmody Group Co Pty Ltd

Cavalier Consulting & Bookkeeping

Coastyle Building Solutions

CoCo Support Services

Country to Coast Home Care Services

Create Balance Psychotherapy and Counselling

Creative Dental Haus

Dash Gym and Wellbeing

Dental Boutique Geelong Pty Ltd

Elizbeth Bell Ceramics

Enterprise Monkey

Flying Start Children’s Therapy Pty Ltd

Gecsek

Geelong Adventure Specialists

Harvest Experience

Joti Financial

Just Better Care Geelong

Justine Martin Corporation

Kennedys Group Pty Ltd

La Luna Soul

Made Great

Mr Brown’s Menswear

My Bellarine Kitchen

My Choice Group Pty Ltd

Natsukashii Healing

Payne Therapies Pty Ltd

Pearls and Roses Bridal

Pets Country Club

Pre Loved Geelong

Prestige Inhome Care

Quantum Certification Services

Scotchmans Hill Pty Ltd

Simic Financial Pty Ltd

Splatters Cheese Bar

Storyfolk

Sycle

Techzone Geelong

The Arborist

The Q Train

Today’s Dental Surgery Vic

Tox Bar

Virtual Forte

Vitality Laser & Skin

Walker Safety Services

War on Waste Cartel

Business Leader of the Year Finalists

Aamir Qutub

Aaron Finch

David Buchanan

Jo Plummer

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists

Ashleigh Robinson

Jesse Hughes

Shannan Gove

Enter now to recognise your business at the prestigious 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.  

Let's turn up the excitement and get ready to celebrate! Entries for the much-anticipated 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards are officially open!

We’re rolling out the red carpet for businesses, visionary leaders, and the bright young minds of the Geelong area to step into the spotlight and share their incredible stories of success.

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors proudly invites all businesses, business leaders, and young entrepreneurs in the Geelong region to submit an entry and showcase their outstanding achievements. 

You don’t have to be nominated to enter the program. If you're doing amazing things, we want to hear about it. This is your opportunity to shine across 20 diverse categories that recognise the cream of the crop in small, medium, and large businesses in any industry.

Jeremy Crawford, CEO of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, captures the enthusiasm perfectly: "The Geelong Business Excellence Awards are a shining landmark in the business community, celebrating those who constantly push the envelope towards true excellence. Participating in the GBEA is more than an entry; it's a journey that offers invaluable insights, professional feedback, and well-deserved recognition for your dedication and achievements. It’s about celebrating THE best.”

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful sponsors and partners, whose unwavering support and generosity bring this spectacular celebration to life, year after year.”

Curious about how to make your business the star of the show? Join one of our informative sessions! Get the inside scoop on the awards, including tips and tricks for a standout application, insights into what the judges are looking for, and inspiration from past winners.

Ready to make your mark? Submissions are open now and will be accepted until Friday, July 12, 2024. For more details and to enter, visit www.gbea.com.au. Let's showcase the brilliance of Geelong's business community!

Click here to attend an information session. 

Click here to enter. 

Congratulations to the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence AWARDS WINNERS 

The Geelong Business Community gathered at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 19 October for the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards Presentation Event. The evening was a resounding success, with winners announced across various categories, recognising our clever, creative, and innovative businesses.  

Guests were greeted by the blue carpet, where finalists and attendees alike walked in style, setting the tone for a night of sophistication and grandeur. This year, the Geelong Business Excellence Awards continued significant action towards sustainability, proudly announcing that the entire event was carbon-neutral for the second year in a row, showcasing their commitment to environmental responsibility.  

Attendees were serenaded by the enchanting melodies of the Geelong Cello Quartet, and adding a touch of musical energy, Good Faces for Radio, took to the stage, ensuring that the attendees were entertained throughout the evening.  

The event was hosted by renowned television personality, Nicky Buckley, whose wit and charm resonated with the audience, making the night even more memorable.   

Along with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, we would like to congratulate the following 2023 winners of this year’s awards.  

Congratulations to all GBEA category winners and sponsors below. 
 

• Business of the Year (sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors): Directbor 
• Business Leader of the Year (sponsored by bay 93.9): Justine Martin 
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Deakin University): Jye Bohm 
• Sustainable Business Award (sponsored by Kenstra): Swim by Elly 
• Medium to Large Business Award (sponsored by EML): Cottage by the Sea 
• Advanced Manufacturing & Industry Award (sponsored by Southern Star Group of Companies): Care Essentials Pty Ltd 
• Corporate Social Responsibility Award (sponsored by genU): Coastyle Building Solutions 
• Emerging Business Award (sponsored by The Gordon): Geelong Sports Medicine Centre 
• Inclusive & Accessible Business Award (Sponsored by the TAC): Splatters Cheese Bar 
• Safe & Healthy Business Award (sponsored by Worksafe Victoria): PROFINISH Fire Protection 
• Small Business Award (sponsored by Envisage HR Solutions): The Proven Group 
• Regional Business Award (sponsored by the City of Greater Geelong): Provenir 
• Innovation, Research & Development Award (sponsored by VIVA Energy Australia): Directbor 
• Tourism & Hospitality Award (sponsored by Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine): AMDA Foundation Limited 
• Digital Engagement Award (sponsored by WebForce 5): Viewpoint Digital Media 
• Retail Business Award (sponsored by Roderick Insurance Brokers): Mr Brown’s Menswear 
• Best First Year Entry Award (sponsored by Harwood Andrews): Geelong West Dental 
• Home based and Micro Business Award (sponsored by Runway): Pre Loved Geelong 
• Health and Wellbeing Promoting Workplace Award (sponsored by Barwon Health): Arthur St 
• Customer Service Award (sponsored by Times News Group): Geelong Pest Control 

Geelong Business Excellence Awards and major sponsor, LBW Business +Wealth Advisors, extends its congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Their achievements stand as a testament to the strength and resilience of the Geelong business community. 

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce in partnership with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors are thrilled to announce this year’s clever, creative and innovative Geelong Business Excellence Awards finalists.

“This year we received a record number of 519 nominations. Thank you to the Geelong Business community for supporting and nominating deserving business and business leaders. I warmly congratulate this year’s businesses and extend our well-deserved recognition to them as Geelong Business Excellence Awards finalists,” said Jeremy Crawford, CEO, Geelong Chamber of Commerce. “Whilst not all entrants can become finalists of the program, we sincerely hope all the participants gained value in answering the key entry criteria and utilise this years’ experience to re-enter next year.” 

Congratulations to the 2023 Finalists !!

We would like to congratulate the following Businesses, Business Leaders and Young Entrepreneurs on becoming a Finalist in the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards! 

Business Award Finalists 

•  18th Amendment Bar 
• 4gr 
• A Simple Wish Events 
• Aesthetik Dental 
• AMDA Foundation Limited 
• Arnicare 
• Arthur St 
• Barwon Occupational Therapy 
• Bellington Estate 
• Braces N Faces Orthodontics 
• Care Essentials 
• Coastyle Building Solutions 
• Colliers Geelong  
• Cottage by the Sea  
• Create Balance Psychotherapy and Counselling 
• Dash Gym and Wellbeing 
• Directbor 
• Ecoduct 
• Elizabeth Bell Ceramics 
• Enable All 
• Five Graces Photography 
• FOUND:ling Reusery 
• Frank n Al Chai 
• Geelong Access Hire 
• Geelong Pest Control 
• Geelong Property Hub 
• Geelong Sports Medicine Centre 
• Geelong West Dental  
• Goldstar Care Solutions 
• GPS Boss 
• Jibber Jabber Allied Health 
• JUZT art 
• Ket Baker 
• La Luna Soul 
• Lara Village Dental 
• Lonsdale Tomato Farm 
• Mavs Greek Restaurant 
• Mr Brown’s Menswear 
• My Choice Group 
• Payne Therapies Pty Ltd  
• Pearls and Roses Bridal 
• Porter Avenue Pies & Cakes 
• PRE LOVED Geelong  
• PROFINISH Fire Protection  
• Propel Innovations 
• Provenir 
• Resilience Mindset 
• Saliba Pictures 
• Splatters Cheese Bar 
• Storyfolk  
• Swim by Elly 
• The Learning Professionals 
• The Proven Group 
• Think Strategic 
• Viewpoint Digital Media 
• Virtual Forte 
• Walker Safety Services 
• War on Waste Cartel 
• You’re Gorgeous Hair & Beauty 

Business Leader of the Year Finalists 

• Justine Martin 
• Nick Casboult 
• Sally Nicholes 

 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists 

• Jye Bohm 
• Shannon Bowman 
• Shaun Preston  

The Awards presentation event will take place at GMHBA Stadium on the 19th October 2023. Guests will enjoy a night of food, drinks, entertainment and experience the 20 awards presented, including the most prestigious accolade, the 2023 Geelong Business of the Year.   

  Don’t miss one of the key events of the year on the Geelong calendar!  

To purchase tickets, please click here

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 GEELONG BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards. We invite all businesses, business leaders, and young entrepreneurs in the Geelong region to submit their entries and showcase their outstanding achievements. 
 

The Geelong Business Excellence Awards celebrates and recognises our clever, creative and innovative business community. The Awards, proudly sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, celebrates business excellence across 20 categories targeting small, medium and large businesses from all industries including manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, not for profit, health, financial services and more. 
 

Jeremy Crawford, Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, said “The Geelong Business Excellence Awards celebrate creativity and innovation, showcasing your achievements to our vibrant business community. Entering the GBEA is a rewarding experience. It provides your business with valuable insights, expert independent feedback, and recognition of your hard work and success.” 
 

“We sincerely appreciate all our incredible category sponsors and award partners. We are continually amazed by their generosity and commitment to supporting the Geelong business community.”  
 

Information sessions are a great way to find out all you need to know about the awards and how you can make your business stand out from the crowd. These sessions will cover everything from the entry process, judging criteria, and tips on how to make your application shine. You will hear from the judges on what they are looking for and from past winners who can give you some tips that worked for their winning entry. 
 

Click here to attend an information session. 

Entries are open through the Geelong Business Excellence Awards and can be submitted up until Friday 14 July 2023. Head to www.gbea.com.au for more information.  
 

Nominate or Register now! 

Registrations and nominations for the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards are NOW OPEN! 

This is a great chance to stop and reflect and acknowledge your success.

As a community it is important to acknowledge those people and businesses who inspire us with their passion and courage to innovate, improve and succeed.   Proudly supported by major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors and managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate business excellence across 20 categories targeting  small, medium and large businesses from all industries including manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, not for profit, health, financial services and more.

Cathryn Walley, Associate Principal, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, said “we are thrilled to be sponsoring this program that puts the spotlight on our outstanding businesses and inspirational leaders by celebrating their success and sharing their incredible stories to inspire others.”

Previous entrants have acknowledged what it takes to enter into the GBEA:  the rewards, the recognition and to gain a fresh insight into their business operations. Please consider nominating another business or business leader you are inspired by, or even your own business!
 
Click here to register yourself  as a leader or young entrepreneur, your own business or nominate another.
 
Entries open 4 May and The Geelong Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Information Sessions to update you with changes, give you tips on how to write a successful submission and answer any burning questions. Click here to register for an information session

CERTIFIED AS CARBON NEUTRAL! 

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that we have met the requirements of the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Events, and have officially certified the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards presentation event as carbon neutral.

Our partnership with Climate Society allowed us to estimate the carbon footprint of the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards presentation event and make small changes to ensure we do everything we could to lessen our carbon emissions.

To assist us with achieving carbon neutrality for the event, Climate Society made recommendations on how we can reduce the event’s emissions.  Here are some examples of how we achieved Carbon Neutral Event status by:

• Contributing to Carbon Offsets Australia, which regenerates biodiverse forests to capture carbon emissions
• Reduced the amount of meat on meals. For entrees, we used vegetarian options.
• Encouraged carpooling for participants and staff
• Requested participants to not print out their tickets to reduce paper usage
• Focused on using QR codes for materials (i.e order of proceedings, menu etc)
• Used potted plants instead of cut flowers as table decorations and encouraged guests to take them home.

This is a great achievement from the Geelong Business Excellence Awards team along with Higher Mark who worked alongside us to achieve certification.

The partnership with Climate Society will help create opportunities for the Geelong Business Community to really make a difference on a global scale.

The Geelong Business Excellence Awards team would like to thank Luciana Manrique and Craig Kennedy from the Telstra Business Technology Centre for their inspiration and support in taking on this amazing initiative.

 Thank you also to Armando Aragon from Climate Society for their services for joining the UN and calculating the carbon footprint.

To find out more about how Climate Society can help reduce your carbon footprint, head to their website https://www.climatesociety.org.au/

Congratulations to the 2022 Winners!

Along with our major sponsor LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, we would like to congratulate the 2022 winners and finalists of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The awards program celebrated the clever, creative and connected business community with a glamourous event held face-to-face for the first time in three years. Walking along the red carpet into GMHBA Stadium, award guests were dazzled by a magnificently set up President’s Room. Renown television personality Nicky Buckley hosted the awards night with 20 category winners announced across three stages and entertainment provided throughout the evening by local band Good Faces for Radio.  With 800 people attending the event, this year’s awards were the largest in-person awards celebration the Geelong Chamber of Commerce has ever put on while also streaming the awards live across Facebook.

Chamber president Dr John Stekelenburg said, “It’s so important to recognise those businesses and leaders who have stared down the challenge, embraced the opportunity and taken everyone around them on a very special journey.”  

Congratulations to all GBEA category winners and sponsors below.

• Business of the Year (sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors):  Custom Neon
• Business Leader of the Year (sponsored by bay 93.9):  Maree Herath
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Deakin University):  Lee-Anne Campigli
• Sustainable Business (sponsored by Telstra Business Technology Centre- Victoria West):  Scubabo Dive Victoria
• Medium to Large Business or Division/Department of a business (sponsored by EML):  Custom Neon
• Advanced Manufacturing & Industry (sponsored by Southern Star Group of Companies) HPS Tech
• Corporate Social Responsibility (sponsored by genU):  CentreStage Pty Ltd
• Emerging Business - Under 3 years (sponsored by The Gordon):  Provenir
• Inclusive & Accessible Business (sponsored by Transport Accident Commission):  Accessible Accommodation
• Safe & Healthy Business (sponsored by WorkSafe Victoria):  Corio Village
• Small Business or Division/Department of a business (sponsored by Bendigo Bank) The 18th Amendment Bar
• Tourism & Hospitality (sponsored byTourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine) Higher Mark - Geelong Cats
• Innovation, Research & Development (sponsored by Viva Energy) Cabinets By Computer
• Regional Business (sponsored by Gartland):  del Rios Winery & Restaurant
• Digital Engagement (sponsored by Web Force 5) Adventure Park
• Retail Business (sponsored by Roderick Insurance Brokers) Zacale Pty Ltd
• Best First Year Entry (sponsored by Harwood Andrews) 13th Beach Health Services 
• Home-based & Micro Business (sponsored by the City of Greater Geelong) Crew Faced Makeup Artistry
• Health & Wellbeing Promoting Workplace (sponsored by Barwon Health):  Coastyle Building Solutions
• Customer Service (sponsored by Hardings Hardware):  MultiSkills Training

Custom Neon wins Business of the Year Award
Custom Neon won the prestigious Business of the Year Award sponsored by LBW Business + Wealth Advisors. The judges were thoroughly impressed with the growth and expansion of the Custom Neon business. To start from their garage in 2018 and now have a global business with USA and UK markets and onsite teams in those countries is outstanding. The marketing of the business supports its fun and professional brand and has segmented their target markets to maximise their sales. The judges thought that Custom Neon have very good people and culture which includes great initiatives, training and OH&S policies. Moreover, the judges found their financial management practices were second to none.

First carbon neutral Awards night ever
Besides being the biggest awards presentation held in the history of the awards, the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards were also the first ever carbon neutral awards event. This is a great step for Geelong in showing a major event can be held in a sustainable manor. In close collaboration with Climate Society, the carbon footprint of the awards were estimated and recommendations put in place to decrease carbon emissions. Table numbers were provided to guests ahead of time to ensure tickets were not printed. A QR code on a business card-sized tag, embedded with seeds on a 100% recycled cardboard included the menu, order of proceedings & sponsor messages. Moreover, the table decorations consisted of a potted, Australian native plant, which guests were encouraged to take home and plant after the event.
Higher Mark – Geelong Cats was able to engage 17 local suppliers for an outstanding menu showcasing the best the region has to offer while also minimising the carbon footprint of the night’s dinner.

Acknowledgements
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our major sponsor LBW Business + Wealth Advisors for their ongoing support. We would also like to thank all category sponsors, our award partners, event partners, media partners, as well as all guests of the

Congratulations to the 2022 Finalists!

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors are delighted to announce that this year’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards received an outstanding 20% increase on total entries compared to previous year. This is a huge testament to our incredible clever, creative and connected Geelong business community.   

Whilst not all entrants can proceed as finalists, the process allows all businesses to review and reflect on their business operations and potentially gain valuable insights and identify new key business improvements.

Please congratulate the following Businesses, Business Leaders and Young Entrepreneurs on becoming a Finalist in the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards!

Business Award Finalists

13^th Beach Health Services

Accessible Accommodation

Adventure Park

AMD Hairdressing

Ardour Electrical

Arthur Reed Photos

Bare Skin and Body Clinic

Barwon Occupational Therapy

Bellarine Community Support Register Inc

Belington Estate

Bree Gorman Consulting

Cabinets by Computer

CentreStage Pty Ltd

Childs Play ELC

Coastyle Building Solutions

Corio Village – Retpro

Cottage by the Sea Queenscliff Inc

Cotton On Distribution Centre

Crew Faced Makeup Artistry

Custom Neon

CX Video

del Rios Winery & Restaurant

Doll House Hair Artistry

Engels Floyd & Associates

Enterprise Monkey

Event Kit

Evolution Design Agency

Fit as FX

Five Graces Photography Pty Ltd

Frank n Al Chai

Geelong Ballooning

Geelong Bank

Geelong Insurance Brokers

Geelong Property Hub

Geelong Real Estate Co

Grip 6 Pty Ltd

High eight home & living

Higher Mark – Geelong Cats

HPS Tech

Jibber Jabber Allied Health Pty Ltd

Kardinia International College

Lara Village Dental

Liberty Financial

Life is Worth Living

Master Your Money Now

MultiSkills Training

Ocean Education Australia T/As Scubabo Dive Victoria

Pre Loved Geelong

Provenir

ReOvenise Pty Ltd

Splatters Cheese Bar

Stylin’ Dogs

Sugar Images

The 18^th Amendment Bar

The Proven Group

The Salary Packaging People

The Streets Barbershop

Think Strategic

True South Film

Viewpoint Digital Media

Walker Safety Services

You’re Gorgeous Hair & Beauty

Zacale Pty Ltd (T/A McDonald’s Geelong North, McDonald’s Geelong Corio Village and McDonalds Geelong Central)

Business Leader of the Year Finalists

David Greenwood

Diana Taylor

Joe Ormeno

Justin Collins

Maree Herath

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists

Cam O’Keefe

Lee-Anne Campigli

Shannon Bowman

The Awards presentation event will take place at GMHBA Stadium on the 27 October 2022. Guests will enjoy a 3-course meal, drinks and entertainment and see 20 awards presented, including the most prestigious accolade, the 2022 Geelong Business of the Year.  

Don’t miss Geelong’s most prestigious business awards event of the year!

Book now to purchase tickets.

Entries are now open!

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce invites all businesses, business leaders and young entrepreneurs to enter the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The awards celebrate and recognise our clever, creative and connected business community. Now more than ever, it is important to celebrate the businesses and business leaders who inspire us with their passion and courage to innovate, improve and succeed.

Ben Flynn, Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, said “By entering the awards, you are able celebrate all of those who have made your journey such a success. It allows you to reflect on the things that have gone well for your business even if you didn’t recognise them at the time. It’s a hugely positive experience.”

Proudly supported by major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors and managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate business excellence across 20 categories targeting small, medium and large businesses from all industries including the manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, not for profit, health, financial services and more.

“We thank all our incredible category sponsors and award partners. We are amazed by our sponsors generosity and commitment to be supportive and connected to the Geelong business community.” said Ben Flynn.

The awards offer entrants, finalists and winners a range of opportunities and experiences far beyond simply ‘winning’. Tennille McInnes, Business Awards Manager said "I get excited when I hear from finalists and winners on how the awards have opened up new opportunities and partnerships. It truly is the most insightful form of business development you will ever undertake.”

Information Sessions for business and individuals are available from the 10th of May where you learn more about entering and how to write a successful submission. Past winners and judges will be available to give you advice and answer any burning questions.

Click Here to attend an information session.

Entries are open through the Geelong Business Excellence Awards website and can be submitted up until the 15th of July 2022. Businesses, Business Leaders and Young Entrepreneurs do not need to be nominated to enter the program.

2022 Geelong Business Excellence awards - Major Sponsor announced for 2022

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce LBW Business + Wealth Advisors as the major sponsor of the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

LBW Business + Wealth Advisors are committed to supporting the Geelong business community and they will be the sole major sponsor of the awards for the next three years.

Ben Flynn, Chief Executive Officer, Geelong Chamber of Commerce said “We are excited LBW Business and Wealth Advisors are continuing to support business excellence in our region. They are a successful business and they want to ensure other Geelong businesses continue to grow and prosper.”

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2022 which recognise the clever, creative and connected businesses in the Geelong & the Bellarine, Surf Coast, Queenscliff & Golden Plains region.

Cathryn Walley, Associate Principal, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, said “we are thrilled to be sponsoring a program that puts the spotlight on our outstanding businesses and inspirational leaders by celebrating their success and sharing their incredible stories to inspire others. We have lots to celebrate about Geelong.”

The awards celebrate business excellence across 20 categories targeting small, medium and large business from all industries including the manufacturing, hospitality, not for profit, health, financial services and more.” Nominations are open at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards website at www.gbea.com.au Businesses and leaders can be nominated by others or they can also nominate themselves.

2021 Geelong Business Excellence awards - Winners announced