Category Questions
Business of the Year Proudly sponsored by Autobahn Mechanical and Electrical Services
All businesses who submit an application form for an award are automatically eligible for the Business of the Year Award. The application graded with the highest weighted score for each category will be eligible to be selected by Judges as the Business of the Year, so if you would like to participate in this category, please fill out a form for any of the below award categories.
Business Leader of the Year Proudly Sponsored by Stanco Brass Hardware
Demonstrate how your leadership has influenced positive change within your broader industry or local business community. For example, this can include details such as involvement in mentorship, advocacy, or community initiatives that benefit the wider community.
Best New Business Proudly sponsored by Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Provide details on what inspired the creation of your new business, and what opportunities or gaps you identified in the market. Explain how you developed your business or business concept to address this. Applicants must have opened their business within the last two years.
Excellence in Marketing Proudly sponsored by Mimochi
Demonstrate how you have taken an innovative approach to marketing using a specific campaign. Define the target market, campaign goals and how you evaluated the success of the campaign. Provide a copy of the marketing plan or materials used.
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Proudly sponsored by Baillie Hill
Provide details on what your tourism or hospitality offering is, and how it is unique in the market. Demonstrate how it has contributed to the local and/or wider tourism or hospitality industry.
Excellence in Professional Services Proudly sponsored by SAL Migration & Community Services
Provide details on how you make sure your services are valued and paid appropriately when there is not a specific product exchange. This may be through ways such as providing unique solutions or services, identifying your target audience and strengths or building customer relationships.
Community Connection Proudly sponsored by Makin Mattresses
Demonstrate how your business has had a positive impact on the local community. Describe your involvement with the community, including any economic and social benefits this has provided to them and your business.
Excellence in Access and Inclusion Proudly sponsored by Kings Gymnastics
Demonstrate how you have made your business or the local community more accessible or inclusive. This can include inclusive employment practices and/or increasing the accessibility of your business or community (adapting communication, cultural awareness, ramps, better signage etc).
Excellence in Innovation Proudly sponsored by Ebullient Services
Demonstrate how your business has innovated or adapted to market changes. This may be through adapting business processes, developing unique technology, delivering innovative solutions or pivoting your business model.
Excellence in Retail Proudly sponsored by Park Property
Demonstrate how your retail business has built and maintained a strong brand reputation. Include the strategies you have you employed to foster customer loyalty and repeat business.
Non-profit Business of the Year Proudly sponsored by Rotary Club of Victoria Park
Explain how your non‑profit or social enterprise creates meaningful social, environmental and/or economic impact, and how these outcomes benefit the community. Use examples that demonstrate how your organisation benefits the community through its mission, programs and operations.