Innovation and creativity took centre stage as local businesses were celebrated for their achievements at this year’s Melton Business Excellence Awards.
A record-breaking 102 businesses entered the 2025 awards, with 10 successful businesses in retail, trade, health, services, and more taking home top honours for exceptional work, drive and professionalism in their respective fields.
The winners were announced at an awards evening held at WestWaters Entertainment Complex in Caroline Springs on Wednesday, September 10, with emcee Shane Jacobson entertaining the crowd.
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events took home the coveted Business of the Year award, while Jungle Lab received the Mayoral Achievement award.
Melton mayor Steve Abboushi congratulated the winners, finalists, and all businesses who applied for the awards.
“It was wonderful to see our business community come together to recognise excellence,” Cr Abboushi said.
“Every business that applied for the awards had a wonderful story to share and can be very proud of their contribution to our community over the past 12 months … the hard work that drives these businesses shows why we have one of the most resilient and innovative business communities in Melbourne’s west,” he said.
“I’m proud of the Melton Business Excellence Awards program and the other initiatives council provides to help businesses in the [Melton municipality] shine.’’
The Melton Business Excellence Awards program is in its 18th year and recognises the contributions local businesses make to the municipality.
This year’s winners by award category were:
Business of the Year
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events
Mayoral Achievement Award
Jungle Lab
Disability Inclusion Award
Australian Integrated Care Services
Emerging Leadership Award
Hitfit Melton
Health, Wellness and Care Award
Melton Psychology Clinic
Industry and Trade Services Award
TS Equine Services
Professional Services Award
Twinkle Driving School
Retail Services Award
Anzlens
Sustainability Excellence Award
Roadstone Recycling
Visitation and Hospitality Award
DESIR Wine and Cocktail Lounge
Workplace Engagement Award
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events
