Business Excellence Awards

Emerging Business Award

Is your new business already making a big impact in Glen Eira?

This category celebrates Glen Eira businesses that are new but have already demonstrated incredible potential and success.

We’re recognising businesses that:

• Have been operating for less than two years (with an ABN registered no earlier than January 2023).
• Have introduced initiatives that showcase growth, creativity, and business impact within their first two years.

If your business is paving the way for a bright future and already demonstrating impressive achievements — this category is for you.

Home-based Business

Is your home-based business thriving in Glen Eira?

This category recognises Glen Eira businesses that operate from home-based premises, whether online or mobile, and have already demonstrated incredible potential and success.

We’re recognising businesses that:

• Not only embrace the unique challenges and opportunities of working from home but also demonstrate excellence in certain areas of the business.
• Have excelled in one of the general award categories of Health & Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation and/or Sustainability.

If your home-based business is booming and excelling in certain areas — this category is for you.

Best Charitable Program

Is your business giving back and making a difference in the community?

This category recognises Glen Eira businesses that have launched impactful charitable programs, demonstrating a true commitment to giving back and creating positive social change.

We’re celebrating businesses that:

• Develop and implement initiatives that support local charities, causes, or community needs, making a meaningful difference.
• Prioritise strategies that measure the impact of their charitable programs and foster long-term, sustainable community benefits.

If your business is leading the charge in charitable giving and creating lasting change — this category is for you.

Health and Wellbeing Award

Are you a Glen Eira business championing health and wellbeing?

This category celebrates local businesses that are making a real impact — improving the health, happiness, and quality of life for their teams, customers, or the wider community.

We're looking for businesses that:

• Lead the way with innovative health and wellbeing initiatives or programs.
• Actively implement strategies that support physical, mental, and/or emotional wellbeing — within their business or beyond.

If your business is creating healthier spaces, encouraging wellness, or supporting your community’s wellbeing — this award is for you.

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Is your business creating a workplace or community where everyone belongs?

This category celebrates Glen Eira businesses leading the way in building inclusive, respectful, and diverse environments — where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

We're recognising businesses that:

• Champion equal opportunities and create inclusive workplaces or community through their products, programs, or initiatives.
• Actively implement strategies that embrace and celebrate cultural, gender, age, ability, and identity diversity.

If your business is breaking barriers and building a culture of belonging — this category is for you.

Customer Service Award

Does your business provide exceptional customer service?

This category recognises Glen Eira businesses that go above and beyond to create outstanding customer experiences — the kind that keep people coming back and spreading the word.

We’re celebrating businesses that:

• Deliver exceptional service through standout products, thoughtful initiatives, or personalised programs.
• Use strategies that put customers first and raise the bar for customer service excellence.

If your business turns everyday interactions into memorable moments — this category is for you.

Innovation Award

Do you like to shake things up in your industry, market, or community?

This category celebrates Glen Eira businesses that dare to do things differently — driving positive change through fresh ideas, creative solutions, and bold thinking.

We’re looking for businesses that:

• Launched new products, services, or business models that delivered real results and impact.
• Embrace innovation through strategies that boost performance, solve problems, or open up new opportunities.

If your business is future-focused and not afraid to lead the way — this category is for you.

Sustainability Award

Is your business leading the charge toward a greener future?

This category recognises Glen Eira businesses big and small that are making sustainability more than just a buzzword — driving real environmental change through action and innovation.

We’re celebrating businesses that:

• Champion eco-friendly products, initiatives, or programs that support sustainability and the circular economy.
• Implement sustainability practices that reduce their environmental impact.

If your business is doing its bit to build a better planet — this category is for you.

Submitted applications are final and changes cannot be made.

Your head office must be within Glen Eira.

Yes, entrants, finalists and winners from last year can apply for the Glen Eira Business Excellence Awards 2025. You cannot apply if you have been a winner in at least three business awards categories in the past 5 years.

You can apply in only one category.

All entrants will undergo a due diligence and an assessment process. The assessment process will include both internal and external review before winners and finalists are selected.

Each business awards category has four specific questions. The first question is around the priority area of the category they nominate in and has weighting of 50%. The second question is about measuring impact and has a weighting of 30%.10% weighting is given to both community impact and overall business achievements.

Yes, tickets for the Awards Night will go on sale closer to the event and promoted via our business newsletter and What’s On.