Business Excellence Awards
The City of Melton Business Excellence Awards celebrate local businesses that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, customer service, sustainability and community impact.
Twenty-seven businesses have been named finalists in the 2026 Awards, selected from 79 applications across nine categories. These finalists showcase the strength, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of Melton's business community.
Independent judges will now conduct site visits before selecting the category winners.
Category winners, the Mayoral Achievement Award recipient, and the 2026 Business of the Year will be announced at the Awards Evening on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at WestWaters Entertainment Complex.
Congratulations to all finalists on this outstanding achievement.
Business Excellence Awards finalists
| Award Category |
Finalists |
| Community Impact Leadership |
Rehmat Sandhu Foundation
Twinkle Driving School
Waypoint Digital
|
Disability Inclusion
|
Discovering Strength
Hey Dee Ho Music Melton
Mambourin Enterprises
|
Health, Wellness and Care
|
KDP Fitness
Melton Physio
Only About Kids Occupational Therapy
|
Industry and Trade Services
|
Elite Tyre and Autocare Melton
Jassal Construction Group
Keen Cleaning Pty Ltd
|
Professional Services
|
Jim's IT Melton
Social Sites
The ARK 7 Real Estate
|
Retail Services
|
Impact Motors Melton
Matthews Liquor
ProTech IT Solutions
|
Sustainability Excellence
|
ABMT Group
DM Roads Melton
Swisse Wellness
|
Visitation and Hospitality
|
Chingu Korean BBQ Caroline Springs
Madame Dolce Café
Roger Roger Deli
|
Workplace Engagement
|
HS Place Hair Studio
Springs Dental Group
StarKids Salon Spa
|
Selection process
1. Application
The application consists of a series of questions that allows the business to present and explain its operations.
Applications close 5pm Thursday 9 July 2026.
2. Judging
Independent and experienced business professionals review all applications within a category. The Judges will rank the applications based on the level of detail and quality of information contained within the application and determine a maximum of three category finalists.
3. Finalist announcement
Category Finalists will be contacted, and announcements made in mid July 2026.
4. Site-inspection and interview
The judges will contact finalists and schedule a meeting at the finalist’s premises to interview a representative of that organisation and undertake a brief tour of the operations to validate the responses provided in the application. Site visits will take place in late July/early August.
5. Finalist video
All finalists will receive a professionally recorded video interview, which includes a feature on their business profile. These videos will be showcased during the Awards Night prior to the announcement of the category winner. Filming will take place in late July/early August.
6. Category winner declared
The judges determine which finalist warrants the award for the category. All winners are announced at the Awards Night to be held on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
7. Business of the Year winner declared
The judging panel will determine an overall winner for the Business of the Year Award based on its assessment of the application and site visit of every finalist. The judge’s decisions on category winners and business of the year winner are announced at the Awards Night to be held on Wednesday 16 September.
8. Feedback
All businesses who complete an application will receive formal feedback from the judges which will assist to identify potential business improvements.
All applicants will also receive personal contact from Council’s Economic Development team with an opportunity to participate in business support programs such as mentoring, training and the Venture Melton Business Network.
Terms and conditions
Melton Business Excellence Awards 2026 Terms and Conditions(PDF, 142KB)
Previous award winners
2025 Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised in the 2025 Melton Business Excellence Awards!
| CATEGORY |
WINNER |
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 & Cocktail Lounge
|
Workplace Engagement Award
|
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events |
Explore the 2025 Melton Business Excellence Awards night gallery below:
2024 Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised in the 2024 Melton Business Excellence Awards!
| CATEGORY |
WINNER |
Business of the Year
|
ABMT Group |
Mayoral Achievement Award
|
Punthill Caroline Springs |
Award for Disability Inclusion Initiative
|
Autism Goals |
Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
|
Melton Music |
Award for Health, Wellness and Care
|
Hit Fit Melton |
Award for Innovation and Transformation
|
ABMT Group |
Award for New Business/Start Up
|
Kidzalia |
Award for Professional Services
|
Varcon Group |
Award for Sustainable Excellence
|
CDS Melton |
| Award for Visitation and Hospitality |
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events
|
Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year
|
No9 The Cafe - Deniz Ahmet |
Explore the 2024 Melton Business Excellence Awards night gallery below:
2023 Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised in the 2023 Melton Business Excellence Awards!
| CATEGORY |
WINNER |
Business of the Year
|
Western Region Health |
Mayoral Achievement Award
|
Pecks Road Cafe |
Award for New Business/Start Up
|
Starboard Games |
Award for Visitation and Hospitality
|
Ms Peacock Restaurant |
Award for Professional Services
|
BudgetNet Plan Management |
Award for Health, Wellness and Care
|
Western Region Health |
Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
|
Watervale Dental |
Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year
|
Myles Gray |
Award for Disability Inclusion Initiative
|
Discovering Strength |
| Award for Innovation and Transformation |
Aspire Lawyers
|
Award for Sustainable Product/Process
|
Living Koko |
Explore the 2023 Melton Business Excellence Awards night gallery below:
2022 Business Excellence Awards
Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses recognised in the 2022 Melton Business Excellence Awards!
| CATEGORY |
WINNER |
Business of the Year
|
Varcon Group |
Mayoral Award
|
Pro Gamers |
Award for Adaptability
|
Pinarc Disability Support Inc |
Award for Disability Inclusion
|
NeuroRehab Allied Health Network |
Award for Diversity and Inclusion
|
Learner's Hub - Education Centre |
Award for Innovation and Creativity
|
Ready 2 Rock Hospitality Uniforms |
Award for Sustainability Leadership
|
Varcon Group |
Customer Excellence Award
|
Cat Napping Melton |
Explore the 2022 Melton Business Excellence Awards night gallery below: