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The Geelong Business Excellence Awards is the region’s premier business platform - celebrating innovation, leadership and high performance across the Greater Geelong region.
In 2026, one organisation will headline it as the Major Sponsor.
🏆Will it be you? Click the link in bio
#GBEA2026 #GeelongBusiness #BusinessAwards #MajorSponsor
2025, you were BIG. 🏆✨
Bigger wins, amplified impact, a reimagined program and and memories we can’t stop reliving!
This year we pushed the boundaries, celebrated the best of our business community and captured the energy that made it all electric.
It’s time to rewind on it all! ⏮️🎬 #Thatsawrap
It’s been one week since the night of the year… and we’re still not over it! 🏆✨
We’re replaying every moment, the energy, the celebration, the sparkle. 🌟 The 2025 Geelong Business Excellence Awards lit up @geelongartscentre a huge thanks to @lbwgeelong for their incredible support.
🎥 Captured perfectly by @recreateaustralia
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🚨 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN 🚨
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards are back — and entering has never been easier!
Whether you’re a start-up, local favourite, innovator, team, leader or growing business, this is your chance to celebrate your achievements and share your story.
✨ Easier and quicker entry experience
✨ Open to businesses of all sizes and departments
✨ Covering areas across Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Colac Otway regions.
✨ It’s FREE!
Ready to put your business in the spotlight?
👉 Enter now at .au
#geelongbusiness #colacbusiness #businessawards #geelong #surfcoastbusiness
✨ ENTRIES ARE OPEN ✨
The 2026 Geelong Business Excellence Awards are officially underway!
Today’s @geelongtimes features a special GBEA lift-out packed with everything you need to know about this year’s Awards, including exciting changes to categories, the entry process and more. 📰
If you’ve been thinking about entering, now is the time. This is your chance to celebrate your team, share your business journey and gain valuable recognition within the business community.
✔ Check out the lift-out
✔ Explore the updated Awards information
✔ Enter now
We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible businesses shaping our region.
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📷2025 Business of the Year Winner, @kennedysgroup_au
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Who is creating a workplace where people feel safe and supported?
The Healthy, Safety & Wellbeing category at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards recognises businesses that put people first through proactive systems, strong culture, and genuine care.
Beyond compliance — this is about wellbeing, protection, and valuing people as the greatest asset.
It only takes seconds to put them forward
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Who’s building a workplace where everyone belongs?
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards celebrates businesses creating inclusive cultures where people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
If a business is actively championing fairness, representation, and belonging — this is where it gets recognised.
Nomination takes less than a minute
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Who’s leading the way to a greener future?
The Environment & Sustainability category at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards recognises businesses taking real, measurable action to reduce impact and embed sustainability into everyday operations.
From responsible practices to long-term environmental thinking — this is about real change, not just intent.
It only takes a moment to nominate
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Who is running a tight ship and delivering outstanding results?
The Commercial & Operational category at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards recognises businesses built on strong foundations — with smart decision-making, efficient systems, and consistent performance that drives sustainable growth.
These are the businesses where strategy, discipline, and execution come together to deliver real results.
Know one that stands out?
It only takes a few seconds to nominate.
Recognise operational excellence today.
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Who’s cutting through and getting noticed?
The Marketing & Brand Impact category at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards celebrates brands that stand out through powerful marketing, clear positioning, and authentic audience connection.
If a business is building recognition, driving engagement, and creating a brand people remember and trust — this is their category.
One minute to make someone’s day (and their year)
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Recognition often starts with one simple action - a nomination.
Hear from Hall of Fame recipient, @mrbrownsmenswear , on why it matters. 💪🏽
A nomination takes minutes. The impact lasts far longer…
Know a great business doing great things? Nominate them today!
#geelong #geelongawards #businessawards #geelongbusiness
Behind every great business is a team that shows up, backs each other, and makes it happen. 💪🏽
Across Geelong, the Bellarine, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and Colac Otway, there are businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs doing incredible work — and this is your chance to help recognise them. 👀
The Geelong Business Excellence Awards celebrate the people and teams driving our business community forward.
From customer experience to innovation, leadership to growth — this is where excellence gets recognised.
It only takes a few seconds to nominate.
Be a part of celebrating the best across our region.
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