The finalists for the 2023 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards have been announced, celebrating the diverse range of businesses that make up the local business community.
After an overwhelming response to the call for nominations from local businesses and the community, four finalists have been announced for each of the seven categories.
Creating social change or diversity
- Nova Rose Coaching
- Sensory Oasis for Kids
- TreeHaus Williamstown
- Wamarra
Excellence in customer experience
- Jim’s Self Storage
- Mabel and Woods
- Premium Glass & Aluminium
- Renew Hair – Hair Salon
Excellence in sustainability and circular economy
- Footprint Group Events
- Gedlec Energy
- Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre
- ML Windows
Excellence in innovation
- Signcraft
- Sweeney’s Swim School
- Treehab Tiny Houses
- Wishkeeper
New/start-up business (up to two years old)
- Big Badge Wolf
- Oculus Dexter Optometry
- The Health Sanctuary
- The Quilt Merchant
Home-based business
- A Focused Birth
- Design Your Best Work Life
- Kerrie Gottliebsen Art
- Mums Matter Psychology
Mayoral award – service to the community
- Assist Ability Australia Vic
- Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc.
- Mind Up
- Williamstown Community and Education Centre
An independent panel is now judging the finalists and the winners will be announced at the gala event at Hobsons Bay Civic Centre on Wednesday 25 October.
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Tony Briffa:
“We have an incredible business community and these awards are great recognition of the hard work that goes into running a business.
“It’s not just the winners or finalists, our entire business community deserves to be applauded. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many local businesses throughout the year and it is inspiring to see the passion and dedication that goes into their work.
“Local business is the backbone of our economy and it’s fantastic that these awards can celebrate the great work and achievements that are happening in our city. Congratulations to all the finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Awards.”
