Nominations open for the 2025 City of Whittlesea Business Awards
Published on 07 February 2025
The City of Whittlesea will be celebrating the exceptional talent and innovation of its business community at the third annual City of Whittlesea Business Awards.
Nominations are now open for businesses to be recognised for their achievements, contributions, and commitment to excellence.
The awards offer a platform for entrepreneurs, innovators and hardworking operators across the City of Whittlesea to showcase their successes and contributions to the community and industry.
The City of Whittlesea Business Awards are about recognising excellence and inspiring our business community to strive for a higher standard of innovation, sustainability and service.
Through our Business Awards, we want to highlight the incredible talent and dedication that drive the City of Whittlesea's economic landscape. The awards are an opportunity to come together, share successes, and set new benchmarks for excellence.
The awards will be open exclusively for members of the City of Whittlesea Business Network to self-nominate and enter one of the seven award categories. These categories will be judged by an independent panel and the finalists will be invited to the awards evening where the winners will be announced. In addition to the seven judged awards, one business will be awarded the City of Whittlesea Business of the Year.
The City of Whittlesea Business Awards are a true reflection of the rich and varied stories that make our business community exceptional.
Nominations for the awards close at 5 pm on Friday 7 March. All finalists will be announced on 1 April, with winners celebrated at a gala awards evening on Thursday 29 May at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang.
To enter your business for the City of Whittlesea Business Awards, visit the Business Awards page.
The award categories are:
- Start Up: Celebrating new businesses transforming industries with innovation and growth.
- Customer Service: Celebrating businesses that go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer care.
- Innovation and Enterprise: Recognising businesses driving progress with creative ideas and bold initiatives.
- Sustainability and Environment: Honouring businesses leading the way in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
- Community Contribution: Showcasing businesses making a real difference in our local community.
- Workplace Diversity: Highlighting businesses championing inclusion, equity, and diverse workplaces.
- Small Business: Recognising, home-based business, sole traders and small teams thriving with big ambitions.
- Business of the Year – chosen from the winners from each of the above categories
Quotes attributed to the City of Whittlesea Deputy Mayor, Councillor Daniela Zinni
"These awards shine a spotlight on the hard work and achievements of our local businesses, showcasing the best of what the City of Whittlesea has to offer. Nominate your business and let’s come together to celebrate your success and the vital role businesses play in our community.
Businesses across the City of Whittlesea support the economic prosperity of the municipality by providing employment opportunities and delivering exceptional products and services. We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate this contribution at our 2025 Business Awards."