The finalists in the 2023 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been announced.
Twenty-seven outstanding businesses from hospitality, trades, professional services, and creative industries are now in the running to win a business excellence award in nine categories.
Now in its 16th year, these awards are about recognising and rewarding the great contributions local businesses make to Melton.
Melton council received over 80 nominations from businesses this year, which were were assessed by a judging panel during a two-stage judging process.
The winners will be announced at the City of Melton Business Excellence Awards Evening at Windmill Gardens Reception on September 27.
The winners of the Mayoral Achievement Award and Business of the Year will also be announced at the awards evening.
Mayor Lara Carli said Melton businesses are the lifeblood of the community and council is proud to showcase their innovation, resilience and strength.
“These awards are one of many council initiatives helping local businesses thrive in the city of Melton and we look forward to celebrating their success at the awards evening,” she said.
“I would like to thank every business that took the time to nominate. Our judging panel was impressed with the overall, high quality of submissions.”
The finalists are:
* New business or start up
Moui Produce
Starboard Games
Stoktake Australia
* Visitation and hospitality
Ms Peacock Restaurant & Bar,
Pecks Rd Cafe
Russo Estate
*Disability inclusion
Autism Goals
Discovering Strength
NeuroRehab Allied Health Network
*Professional services
BudgetNet Plan Management
Cat Napping Melton
Varcon
* Health, wellness and care
FIT40 Melton
GMA Fitness Academy
Western Region Health
*Equality, diversity and inclusion
Slan Finance
Specialist Hoops Inc
Watervale Dental
*Young entrepreneur of the year
Arcwell Homes
Kiana Mei Designs
Myles Gray
* Innovation and transformation
Aspire Lawyers
Leap Real Estate
Waypoint Digital
*Sustainable produce or process
Bee Responsible
Korvai
Living Koko
