
2018 Award Winners
Business of the Year
Winner:
Supatramp
Sponsored by
Deakin University
Business Leader of the Year
Winner:
Mike McKinstry
Sponsored by
Adroit Insurance Group
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner:
Caitlyn Menzel
Sponsored by
Deakin University
Emerging Business – Under 3 Years
Winner:
Sketch & Etch
Sponsored by
the Gordon
Advanced Manufacturing & Industry
Winner:
Rendine Constructions
Sponsored by
Hardings Hardware
Regional Business
Winner:
Adelia Fine Foods
Sponsored by
Gforce Employment Solutions
Customer Service
Winner:
Grace Acting Studios
Sponsored by
Westpac
Retail Business
Winner:
Huntress Hair Religion
Sponsored by
Roderick Insurance Brokers
Family Business – Second Generation or more
Winner:
Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre
Sponsored by
Hardwood Andrews
Health and Well-being
Winner:
Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic
Sponsored by
Chris Mackey & Associates
Hospitality & Tourism
Winner:
Supatramp
Sponsored by
Tourism Greater Geelong & The Bellarine
Home Based and Micro Business – 1 to 3 Employees/FTE*
Winner:
Great Ocean Stays
Sponsored by
Web Force Five
Innovation, Research & Development
Winner:
Sea All Dolphin Swims
Sponsored by
Viva Energy Australia
Medium to Large Business or Division/Department of a Business – 11 to 30 Employees/FTE*
Winner:
genU
Sponsored by
Lyons Construction
Small Business or Division/Department of a Business – 4 to 10 Employees/FTE*
Winner:
Blush Bar​
Sponsored by
LBW
Best First Year Entry
Winner:
Give Where You Live Foundation
Sponsored by
City of Greater Geelong
Corporate Social Responsibility
Winner:
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Sponsored by
genU
Accessible Business
Winner:
Geelong Taxi Network
Sponsored by
Transport Accident Commission
Health Promoting Workplace
Winner:
Gartland Property
Sponsored by
Barwon Health
Clever and Creative Sustainable Business
Winner:
Barwon Water
Sponsored by
Future Proofing Geelong
