Mount Alexander Business Awards are back!
Published on 31 July 2023
Mount Alexander Shire Council is excited to launch the Mount Alexander Business Awards for 2023.
The awards will showcase and encourage business excellence within the shire, and publicly acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our local businesses.
“There are many businesses in the shire doing great things,” said Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy and Culture, Mount Alexander Shire Council.
“They employ local residents, they ensure we have fresh produce and essential services, and they provide entertainment and support our arts scene.
“These awards are a fantastic opportunity to come together and recognise their innovation and their value.
“Whether you win an award or not, being involved has so many benefits: prestige and recognition, PR and media opportunities, credibility and validation, feedback from industry professionals, and much more.”
“We are encouraging local businesses to enter so they can be publicly recognised for their best practices and achievements, and perhaps inspire new ideas to help boost our local economy along the way.”
Any business in the Mount Alexander Shire is eligible to enter for an award in one or more of the following categories:
- Community Focused
- Creative Marketing
- Diverse and Inclusive
- Environmental Impact
- Innovative Service or Product
- New Business
- Young Achiever
Finalists and winners will be chosen by an independent judging panel, who will also choose an overall Business of the Year award winner.
Entries open from Monday 21 August and close on Monday 18 September.
This year we have reimagined the award categories which will now include the Lifetime Achievement Award and the People’s Choice Award.
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be chosen by a panel and acknowledges a local business leader who has made a significant impact in the business community.
The People’s Choice Award gives the public a chance to vote for the business they think demonstrates excellence in customer service. Voting for the People’s Choice Award opens on Monday 25 September.
The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 15 November at the Theatre Royal and will be a great night to network and celebrate.
Information workshop
One on one information sessions are available for anyone who’d like to learn more about the awards, the process, and get step-by-step help with their entry.
Contact Council to book in a time.
When: From Monday 21 August and close on Monday 18 September, at a time suitable to you
Where: Online, phone or in person
Book: Email business@mountalexander.vic.gov.au or call 5471 1745.
Sponsors and partners
The Mount Alexander Business Awards are run by Mount Alexander Shire Council with the support of many wonderful sponsors and partners.
Our Gold Sponsor again in 2023 is Don Smallgoods, along with our Gold Media Partner, Midland Express and Castlemaine Mail.
Silver Sponsors include Workspace Australia, Maldon and District Community Bank, Lascorp, RMG, Castlemaine Rotary Club and Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre along with our Silver Media Partner the Tarrangower Times.
Joining us for the first time are Bronze Sponsors – Westvic Staffing Solutions and nbn Local.
Our valued partners are Startup Central Victoria, Business Mount Alexander and Maldon Inc.
For more information contact Natalie Parsons, Council’s Economic Development Coordinator, on 5471 1745 or n.parsons@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
For more information and to enter the awards visit: www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/BusinessAwards2023.