Business Excellence Award for Innovation - Proudly sponsored by - Victoria University
Open to businesses across all sectors that have created and implemented a new process, product or service which has made the complex far simpler, the expensive more affordable or the seemingly impossible, possible.
Business Excellence Award for Adaptability - Proudly sponsored by - WestWaters Hotel & Entertainment Complex
Open to businesses across all sectors that have been able to adapt quickly to market changes. This award recognises rapid and flexible responses to customer demands, and the capacity to be agile, leading change in a productive and cost-effective way without compromising quality.
Business Excellence Award for Creativity - Proudly sponsored by - Woodgrove
Open to all businesses across all sectors, the Award for Creativity isn't restricted to artistic fields. This award recognises businesses that have used new and original ideas to create solutions, pushing the boundaries in ways that inspire and challenge.
Business Excellence Award for Accessibility and Inclusion - Proudly sponsored by - Matchworks
Open to businesses across all sectors, this award recognises work to achieve a more inclusive environment for staff and customers, taking into account factors such as age, gender and cultural background. Businesses nominated for this award have taken action to reduce barriers, enhance participation and ensure information, services and facilities are accessible and inclusive to everyone in our community.
Business Excellence Award for Disability Inclusion - Proudly sponsored by - Melton Disability Advisory Committee
Open to businesses across all sectors that have taken action to reduce barriers, enhance participation and ensure information, services and facilities are accessible and inclusive for people with a disability. Businesses nominated for this award may also have taken action to create employment opportunities for people with a disability, promoting an inclusive workplace culture that supports all abilities.
Please note: applications for this award are open until midnight 14 July.
Business Excellence Award for Sustainability Leadership - Proudly sponsored by - Greater Western Water
Open to businesses across all sectors. Leaders in Sustainability actively identify ways to minimise the environmental footprint of the operation of their business, their supply chains and waste production. These businesses pursue opportunities to close the loop on raw materials they may consume. Sustainable practice examples include the creation of green space, crop rotation, environmentally sustainable design and construction, water efficient fixtures, renewable clean energy, product stewardship initiatives and water treatment and reuse.
Business Excellence Conscientious Employer Award - Proudly sponsored by - Kool Kidz Ravenhall
Open to businesses across all sectors, the Conscientious Employer Award recognises workplaces that strive to maximise the full potential of their workforce. Businesses nominated for this award have established policies and practices which prioritise staff development, workplace adaptability and flexibility, and result in high levels of employee recruitment, engagement and retention. It also recognises employers who provide apprenticeship and job placement opportunities.