Hobsons Bay City Council’s Business Excellence Awards have been run and won with the winners announced at an online gala award ceremony last night.
Almost 100 entries were received across five categories in the biennial awards that shone a spotlight on the businesses that are driving our community forward, despite the tumultuous times and impacts of the pandemic.
Hosted by award-winning business owner of AP Marketing Works Ailsa Page, the awards featured local business owners and their supporters, as well as a special music performance by Newport musician James Henry in a unique virtual event.
The winners for the 2021 awards, as determined by an independent and expert judging panel, are:
- Pelvic Health Melbourne – Excellence in Customer Experience
- Self Defence Hub – Creating Social Change
- Eco Laundry Room – Excellence in Sustainability
- Mama Movement – New Start Up Business
- Seaworks Foundation – Pivoting during COVID-19
The winners will receive a trophy and voucher that they can use to help further grow and promote their business.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay Cr Jonathon Marsden
“The last two years have been tough for everyone, but small businesses have definitely borne the brunt of the burden of this pandemic here in Melbourne. I take my hat off to our local traders for pivoting their business and surviving this tumultuous time.
“One of the positive outcomes is the way the Hobsons Bay community has rallied behind our local businesses – buying gift vouchers, ordering takeaway, going out of their way to shop local and basically doing whatever they can to put cash in the hands of our business owners to help them get through the pandemic. This level of support is a true testament to how much our community values its local businesses.
“But this astonishing level of goodwill has not just sprung from nothing – it has been earned by several years of exemplary customer service, support and sponsorships of local activities and initiatives, and through the excellent relationships local businesses have built with their clients and community.
“As a Council we are so proud to provide opportunities like these awards to recognise and celebrate the traders that keep our community strong. We continue to encourage the Hobsons Bay community to ‘shop local, support local’ to contribute to saving local jobs, local projects and the local economy.”
