
2023 Award Winners
Business of the Year
Winner:
Directbor
Sponsored by
LBW Business + Wealth Advisors
Business Leader of the Year
Winner:
Justine Martin
Sponsored by
Bay 93.9
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Winner:
Jye Bohm
Sponsored by
Deakin University
Sustainable Business
Winner:
Swim by Elly
Sponsored by
Kenstra
Medium to Large Business
Winner:
Cottage by the Sea
Sponsored by
EML
Advanced Manufacturing & Industry
Winner:
Care Essentials Pty Ltd
Sponsored by
Southern Star Group of Companies
Corporate Social Responsibility
Winner:
Coastyle Building Solutions
Sponsored by
genU
Emerging Business – Under 3 years
Winner:
Geelong Sports Medicine Centre
Sponsored by
the Gordon
Inclusive & Accessible Business
Winner:
Splatters Cheese Bar
Sponsored by
Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
Safe and Healthy Business
Winner:
PROFINISH Fire Protection
Sponsored by
WorkSafe Victoria
Small Business
Winner:
The Proven Group
Sponsored by
Envisage HR Solutions
Regional Business
Winner:
Provenir
Sponsored by
City of Greater Geelong
Innovation, Research & Development
Winner:
Directbor
Sponsored by
Viva Energy
Tourism & Hospitality
Winner:
AMDA Foundation Limited
Sponsored by
Tourism Greater Geelong & the Bellarine
Digital Engagement
Winner:
Viewpoint Digital Media
Sponsored by
WebForce 5
Retail Business
Winner:
Mr Brown’s Menswear
Sponsored by
Roderick Insurance Brokers
Best First Year Entry
Winner:
Geelong West Dental
Sponsored by
Harwood Andrews
Home‑based & Micro Business
Winner:
Pre Loved Geelong
Sponsored by
Runway
Health & Wellbeing Promoting Workplace
Winner:
Arthur St
Sponsored by
Barwon Health
Customer Service
Winner:
Geelong Pest Control
Sponsored by
Times News Group
