2015 Award Winners
Business of the Year Award won by SC Technology Group
The Powercor Business of the Year will be selected from the category winners.
Commercial Services- Home based, Micro to Small Award won by EmbroidMe Geelong
1 to 10 Employees/FTE*
Open to all businesses that provide a service to consumers and/or industry with one to ten full time or equivalent employees.
employees.
Commercial Services Medium Award won by SC Technology Group
11 to 30 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 Coulter Roache
31 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.
Manufacturing, Trades and Construction Award won by Barwon Timber
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 Harcourts North Geelong
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 Arthur Reed Photos
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 Bikram Yoga
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 Pardeys Pharmacy
Recognises leadership through the practical application of innovative solutions.
Regional Business Award won by Great Ocean Road Surf Tours
Recognises organisations that positively impact on the community and generate outcomes that have a long term benefit.
Emerging Business Award won by Adelia Fine Foods
Under 3 years
Open to all businesses that have been operating for three years or less.
Home Based and Micro Business Award won by Sugar Images
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 Aprika Business Solutions
4 to 10 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 SPIIRE
11 to 30 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 Select Group
31 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 Geelong Telephone Company
Open to all businesses that have not previously entered the Awards.
Sustainable Business Award won by The Farmer's Place
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.