2017 Award Winners

Business of the Year

Winner: Oishi-m

Business Leader of the Year

Winner: Stephen Roberts, CEO St John of God Geelong Hospital

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Winner: Jake Munday​

Sustainable Business

Winner: Sage Choice

Innovation, Research & Development

Winner: Carbon Nexus​

Accessible Business

Winner: Great Ocean Stays​

Family Business – Second Generation or more

Winner: Harcourts North Geelong​

Health Promoting Workplace

Winner: Corio Waste Management

Retail Business

Winner: Oishi-m​

Corporate Social Responsibility

Winner: Geelong Mums​

Large Business or Division/Department of a Business – 31+ Employees/FTE*

Winner: St John of God Geelong Hospital​

Health and Well-being

Winner: Unique Laser

Home Based and Micro Business – 1 to 3 Employees/FTE*

Winner: Martlette Graphic Design

Emerging Business – Under 3 Years

Winner: Legroom

Advanced Manufacturing & Industry

Winner: Rendine Constructions

Regional Business

Winner: Austins & Co.​

Small Business or Division/Department of a Business – 4 to 10 Employees/FTE*

Winner: Blush Bar

Hospitality & Tourism

Winner: Golden Plains Farmers Market​

Medium Business or Division/Department of a Business – 11 to 30 Employees/FTE*

Winner: Supatramp

Best First Year Entry

Winner: Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre​

Customer Service

Winner: Raw Edge Hairdressing