Finalists across 10 award categories for the 2026 Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards presented by Premier Protection Services, have been announced, reflecting the strength of the region’s varied businesses.
For more than a decade, these prestigious awards have celebrated business excellence, innovation and outstanding customer service across Moira Shire and our border communities.
This year, Council is excited to be partnering with Premier Protection Services as the naming rights partner, together with many wonderful category sponsors, to help deliver one of the most important events on our calendar and show our support for business growth across the region.
Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson PSM said the awards honour the diverse businesses and people driving our regional economy.
“The Business Excellence awards are a time to celebrate the people behind Moira Shire’s economy, the owners who take risks, the employees who deliver exceptional service, the innovators finding better ways of doing things and the businesses creating jobs and opportunities throughout our region,” Dr Emonson said.
“It’s special to see nominations received from customers wanting to recognise businesses that have provided an outstanding experience, as well as industry members recognising excellence among their fellow professionals, demonstrating how strongly people value great local services.
“We’re grateful to our naming rights partner, Premier Protection Services, and all our category sponsors for helping make these awards possible.”
A judging panel selected the finalists after reviewing submissions by the businesses who formally accepted their nomination.
Moira Shire Business of the Year category will be selected by the judging panel from among the category winners.
Winners from each category will be announced on Thursday 15 October at the awards night celebration, held at Max’s at the Beach, Thompsons Beach, Cobram.
Tickets for the 2026 Moira Shire Business Excellence Awards presented by Premier Protection Services are on sale now.
Purchase your tickets online via www.moira.vic.gov.au/2026-Moira-Shire-Business-Excellence-Awards
Congratulations to our finalists:
Excellence in Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism sponsored by Nathalia Bridge Hotel
• The Olde Creamery, Numurkah
• PS Cumberoona, Yarrawonga
• Grand Central Hotel, Cobram
Excellence in Commercial, Professional & Business Services sponsored by Glanmire Park
• Yarrawonga Conveyancing, Yarrawonga
• Murray Valley Real Estate, Yarrawonga
• Brian Walsh Funerals, Cobram
Excellence in Healthcare, Disability & Social Care sponsored by PALS
• Regional Workforce Nursing Agency, Cobram
• The Wellbeing Hub, Yarrawonga
• Cobram Regional Care, Cobram
Excellence in Trade Services sponsored by CIF Cobram Irrigation and Fittings
• KenScape, Cobram
• InTune Automotive, Cobram
• Avery Cabinets, Cobram
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year sponsored by The Apprenticeship Factory
• Kalem Simpson – InTune Automotive, Cobram
• Chelsea Menhenette – CED Group, Cobram
• Lachlan Vearing – Purtle Electrical, Mulwala
Excellence in Regional Business (Cross-Border MOU) sponsored by Telstra
• Mulwala Water Ski Club, Mulwala
• Waterside Pizza, Pasta & Grill, Mulwala
• Tasman Holiday Parks – Lake Mulwala, Mulwala
Excellence in Manufacturing, Industrial & Logistic Services sponsored by JBS Australia
• Rvore Biomass Solutions, Kotupna
Excellence in Horticulture sponsored by Rural Group Cobram
• The Olde Creamery Numurkah
Outstanding Business Champion sponsored by Glanmire Park
• Adele Dyson – Adventure Awaits, Numurkah
• Fiona Nethercott – Paint Me Pretty, Numurkah
• Renee Lincoln – Ambience Bakery, Cobram
Excellence in Retail & Personal Services
• Adventure Awaits, Numurkah
• Bella Pelle Body Clinic, Yarrawonga
• The Sign Society Cobram
Good luck to all our finalist for the opportunity to be named the 2026 Moira Shire Business of the Year, sponsored by nbn Local.
