Local businesses and entrepreneurs kicking goals in the business world are encouraged to enter the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.
The City of Greater Geelong has proudly sponsored the annual awards for 15 years and has recently committed to three more years of sponsorship.
This year, we are excited to sponsor a brand new category called the 'Employer of Choice' award.
This award recognises a business which strives to create a workplace that maximises the full potential of their employees by providing opportunities to grow and advance them personally and professionally.
Employer of Choice award nominees will be required to demonstrate their achievements across key areas, including:
- Organisation culture
- Leadership
- Professional development
- Training and development
- Reward and recognition
Mayor Trent Sullivan
Council is thrilled to support the 38th edition of the 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards once again.Local business success is a key driver of our economy and is critical to delivering the community's vision for a clever and creative region.
We're committed to helping businesses in Greater Geelong to grow and thrive through training programs, networking events, economic data, investment facilitation, industry development and more.
To be named an Employer of Choice will be a massive coup for the successful business as it enhances their reputation and elevates their position to recruit, hire and retain the best people.
As the City prides itself as a collaborative and supportive place to grow and develop, this new category aligns with the organisation's ambitions to be an employer of choice in the region.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards shine a light on emerging and established businesses striving for excellence.Businesses participating in the awards can uncover new opportunities and gain valuable insights through the process.
If you think your business or start up is excelling and is a worthy nominee as a Geelong Employer of Choice, consider entering at gbea.com.au.
The 2024 Geelong Business Excellence Awards presentation event will be held on Thursday 17 October. Tickets will go on sale in August.
The annual awards are managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce.
