Bendigo Business Excellence Awards

Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Welcome to the Business Excellence Awards, presented by Be.Bendigo and Bendigo Bank.

The Business Excellence Awards are ran annually to highlight local business achievement and showcase Greater Bendigo's finest businesses. The Bendigo Business Excellence Awards are our region's most celebrated and highly anticipated business event. Run annually, the awards honour local business achievement and showcase Greater Bendigo's finest emerging and established businesses.

What’s Next for the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards? 🎉With applications now closed, the next stage of the awards...
05/06/2026

What’s Next for the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards? 🎉

With applications now closed, the next stage of the awards is about to begin. Here's a look at what's ahead.

🗓️ Key Dates
• Judging Period: 8 June – 22 June
• Finalists Celebration Event: Wednesday 1 July
• Judging Interviews: 6 July – 10 July
• Gala Event Celebration: Thursday 13 August
• Winners Event: Friday 11 September

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the businesses, organisations and individuals helping shape a stronger Bendigo.

For more details, visit https://hubs.li/Q04k0pNt0

Just 3 days left ⏳Applications for the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards close Monday 1 June at 5pm – but it’s not...
29/05/2026

Just 3 days left ⏳

Applications for the 2026 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards close Monday 1 June at 5pm – but it’s not too late to get yours in!

👉 Submit your application now https://hubs.li/Q04j7vkw0

28/05/2026

What if the award you almost didn’t apply for ended up changing your business? ✨

Hear from Paul Olsen at ISH24 on what came from putting their name forward for the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards.

Last year, ISH24 took home the National and Global Footprint Award before being named 2025 Business of the Year.

If you’ve been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, this is your reminder to back yourself and get your application in!

Applications close Monday 1 June at 5pm.

👉 Apply now https://hubs.li/Q04j7nTy0

Time’s running out! ⏳Applications for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards close 5pm, Monday 1 June – don’t miss your cha...
28/05/2026

Time’s running out! ⏳

Applications for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards close 5pm, Monday 1 June – don’t miss your chance to be recognised among the best in Bendigo’s business community.

Whether you’re a startup, family business or industry leader, these awards celebrate the passion, resilience and innovation that drive our region forward.

Let’s shine a light on excellence – we can’t wait to see your name in the mix!

✅ Got a question about your application? Our team’s here to help!
📩 Submit your application now https://hubs.li/Q04hrL2G0

Final Days to Apply – Applications Close Soon ⏳Been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business ...
27/05/2026

Final Days to Apply – Applications Close Soon ⏳

Been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards?

Now’s the time to back yourself and submit your application.

You can enter one or multiple categories – simply choose the ones that best reflect your work, your values or your business impact.

To be in the running for Business of the Year (sponsored by Bendigo Bank), you must first enter and win a category award.

The 2026 categories are:

⭐ Climate Leader Award - Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration
⭐ Community Minded Award - McKern Steel Foundation
⭐ Creative Industries Award - La Trobe University Emporium Creative Hub
⭐ Customer Focused Award - The Support People
⭐ Education and Training Award - Australian Industry Group
⭐ Emerging and Energised Award - WIN News
⭐ Employer of Choice Award - gawk
⭐ Health and Care Award - Monash University Rural Health
⭐ Hospitality, Tourism and Experiences Award - Destination Greater Bendigo Loddon
⭐ Leader of the Year
⭐ Manufacturing Award - JL King & Co
⭐ Micro and Home-based Award
⭐ Not-for-profit Award - Bendigo Advertiser
⭐ Professional Services Award - Triple M
⭐ Regional Women in Business Award - Bendigo UFS
⭐ Retail Award - City of Greater Bendigo
⭐ Small and Succeeding Award - Agnico Eagle
⭐ Technology and Digital Award - Bendigo TAFE
⭐ Trade Business Award
⭐ Young and Professional Award - Alkane Resources

📅 Applications close 5pm, Monday 1 June 2026

👉 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q04hrLmg0

One Week Left to Apply! ⏳If you’ve been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence A...
25/05/2026

One Week Left to Apply! ⏳

If you’ve been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, this is your moment to shine.

✅ Choose your category
✅ Complete your application
✅ Submit before 5pm, Monday 1 June

Already started your application? Log back in and pick up where you left off using your email.

Haven’t started yet? It’s not too late!

Whether you're a first-time entrant or a returning nominee, this is your chance to reflect, celebrate your achievements and be recognised.

👉 Apply now - https://hubs.li/Q04hrNQ_0

Only 2 weeks left to apply! If you’ve been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellenc...
18/05/2026

Only 2 weeks left to apply!

If you’ve been nominated for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, now’s your time to shine! Choose from 20 categories and you could be named the next Business of the Year. 🏆

Don’t wait until the last minute, give yourself time to put together a strong application.

📩 Have questions? Our support team is here to help at [email protected]
📝 Start your application now: https://hubs.li/Q04gbVGM0

Applications close 1 June 2026.

Missed out on this year's Applicant's Workshop? ✨ Don't worry, we've recorded the session and uploaded a copy so all thi...
14/05/2026

Missed out on this year's Applicant's Workshop? ✨

Don't worry, we've recorded the session and uploaded a copy so all this year’s nominees are able to access the hot tips offered by our head judge Melissa Buchanan.

👉 https://hubs.li/Q04gbTq60

Applications close 1 June 2026 so head to https://hubs.li/Q04g9-6h0 to get started.

It’s time to take the next step in the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards! ✨ If you’ve ...
12/05/2026

It’s time to take the next step in the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards! ✨

If you’ve been nominated, now’s your chance to prepare your application and explore the award categories that best reflect your achievements.

Whether you're a standout business, team, or individual, this could be your path to becoming the 2026 Business of the Year!

📝 Submit your application and view all categories here: https://hubs.li/Q04gbZD20

Applications close 1 June 2026 – don’t miss your chance to be recognised.

This week we celebrated the official launch of the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards a...
08/05/2026

This week we celebrated the official launch of the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Bendigo Business Excellence Awards application period, with more than 120 nominees, sponsors and business leaders joining us at our Nomination Celebration event ✨

With more than 800 nominations received – the largest number to date – this year’s awards continue to reflect the strength, diversity and innovation of our local business community.

We also heard from past winner Julie Sheahan from 3D Physiotherapy Health Group, alongside head judge Mel Buchanan, who shared their experience of the awards and offered practical insights to support this year’s nominees as they take the next step.

A big thank you to Bendigo Airport for hosting us in such a fantastic space and to AJ from Bendigo Photos for capturing the event.

📣 Applications are now open and close at 5pm on 1 June 2026. Nominated businesses and individuals can explore categories and begin their submission now.

https://hubs.li/Q04fzbvw0

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