2014 Award Winners
Business of the Year Award won by Boundary Bend Olives
The Powercor Business of the Year will be selected from the category winners.
Commercial Services- Home based, Micro to Small Award won by Great Ocean Road Surf Tours
1 to 12 Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses that provide a service to consumers and/or industry with one to fifteen full time or equivalent employees.
Commercial Services Medium Award won by Roderick Insurance Brokers
13 to 35 Employees FTE*
Open to all businesses that provide a service to consumers and/or industry with 16 or more full time or equivalent employees.
Commercial Services Large Award won by Arthur Reed Photos
36 or more Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses with thirty six or more full time employees or equivalent, which provides a service to consumers and/or industry.
Trades and Services, Manufacturing, Export and Construction Award won by Boundary Bend Olives
Open to all businesses operating in the trade and services industry. Includes businesses that produce materials for consumers, industrial use or export market or are undertaking or building infrastructure or economic development within the Geelong region.
Retail Award won by Prestige Jayco
Open to all retail businesses that sell commodities directly to consumers.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award won by Geelong Performing Arts Centre
Acknowledges the acceptance of corporate social responsibility while promoting inclusion in the workplace, community or other area which has lead towards the enrichment of the lives of those who are disabled or disadvantaged.
Family Business Award – Second Generation or more won by Morris Finance
Second Generation or more
Open to all businesses that have at least second generation members of the family working in the business.
Health and Well-being Award won by Gateways Support Services
Open to all businesses operating within the health sector including pharmacies, medical clinics, allied health, health centres, medical specialists, dentists, holistic healing, psychologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, naturopaths, fi tness centres, weight loss assistance etc.
Hospitality and Tourism Award won by Go Ride A Wave
Open to all businesses that operate in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Innovation Award won by Max Action Vehicles
Recognises leadership through the practical application of innovative solutions.
Community Contribution Award won by Barwon Youth
Recognises organisations that positively impact on the community and generate outcomes that have a long term benefit.
Emerging Business Award won by RACV Torquay Resort
Under 3 years
Open to all businesses that have been operating for three years or less.
Home Based and Micro Business Award won by Sara Taylor Photography
1 to 3 Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses that are operating with one to three full time or equivalent employees. Automatic entry by number of employees.
Small Business or Division/Department of a Business Award won by Bikram Yoga
4 to 12 Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses that are operating with four to fi fteen full time or equivalent employees. Automatic entry by number of employees.
Medium Business or Division/Department of a Business Award won by Select Group
13 to 35 Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses that are operating with sixteen to thirty-five full time or equivalent employees. Automatic entry by number of employees.
Large Business or Division/Department of a Business Award won by Bellarine Veterinary Practice
36 or more Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses or departments that are operating with thirty-six or more FTE employees and Franchises.
Best First Year Entry Award won by Concept Electrics
Open to all businesses that have not previously entered the Awards.
Human Resources Award won by Ocean Road Landscaping
Open to all businesses that can demonstrate successful implementation of a people strategy that directly contributes to the achievement of organisational objectives.
Customer Service Award won by Pardeys Pharmacy
Open to all businesses that can demonstrate a high standard of customer service using resources to the maximum effi ciency while constantly looking to improve.
Sustainable Business Award won by Warralily
Open to all businesses that can demonstrate eco-effi cient initiatives that encompass one or more of the five main elements of waste, water, energy, carbon and bio-diversity that are good for business and the environment.
Health Promoting Workplace Award won by The Gordon
Open to all businesses that can demonstrate a recognition of, and commitment to supporting a health promoting workplace. Answer questions 1 to 5 and question 6D.