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 our city.
This year, Council received over 80 nominations from local businesses. These nominations were assessed by our 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 27 September.
The winners of the Mayoral Achievement Award and Business of the Year presented by Atherstone will also be announced at the Awards evening.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Melton, Cr Lara Carli
"City of Melton businesses are the lifeblood of our 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."
"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."
Award Category |
Finalists |
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 |