PRESENTATION DINNER · PRESENTATION DINNER THE PIER | 25 JULY 2019. Entrée Main Course Dessert Moroccan spiced lamb loin cooked rare and served with tomato, ... Aamir Qutub Aamir

PRESENTATION DINNERTHE PIER | 25 JULY 2019

Entrée

Main Course

Dessert

Moroccan spiced lamb loin cooked rare and served with tomato, red onion cous-cous salad

Pork belly adobo, braised red cabbage, fried noodle, red capsicum dust

Vegetarian: twice cooked Meredith goats cheese souffle, baby rocket, William pear and Bannockburn walnut salad garnished with parmesan wafer

200G Black Angus eye-fillet of beef served medium rare on with a minted green pea mash, roasted beetroot and served with rosemary jus

Crisp skinned barramundi fillet, sweet potato gratin, green beans served with chilli and lime dressing

Vegetarian: mushroom ragout, roast sweet potato, wild rocket, red capsicum, parmesan with a lemon dressing

A grazing board with a selection of Australian fine cheese and individual mini desserts

A message from The

Chamber PRESIDENTIt is with great pleasure that I congratulate all the entrants in the Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2019. Some of you will be declared winners of the various categories but in my eyes it does not matter if you win tonight, but rather that you celebrate your achievement in entering and using the process to learn and help grow your business.

The Geelong Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping businesses succeed and the Awards process is very much about enabling businesses to discover more about themselves and how they can improve. We have been honoured to have Deakin University as our major supporter and thank them for their commitment to building success.

Thank you also to all the sponsors - your support is vital to the Awards success.

I would also like to add my personal thanks to the Awards team, Alexandra Hamilton and Kim Udvardy and the broader Chamber team that have worked hard to bring us this great night.

Finally, a thank you to the judges led by Simon Flowers - the Awards are not easy to judge and your tireless efforts are very much appreciated. Good luck to all of the entrants and I wish you all success for the future.

Mark EdmondsPresidentGeelong Chamber of Commerce

Welcome

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Corporate Social Responsibility

Innovation, Research & Development

Digital Engagement

Clever & Creative Sustainable Business

Home Based & Micro Business

Health Promoting Workplace

Health & Wellbeing

Tourism & Hospitality

Emerging Business - Under 3 years

Advanced Manufacturing & Industry

Regional Business

Retail Business

Inclusive & Accessible Business

Business Leader of the Year

Small Business

Medium to Large Business

Customer Service

Best First Year Entry

Business of the Year

Order of

Proceedings

A message from

DEAKIN UNIVERSITYDeakin University, with its headquarters in Geelong, is a young contemporary university with a reputation for being innovative, nimble and friendly. Deakin aspires every day to combine excellent research and outstanding teaching with a strong focus on the communities it serves.

Everything Deakin does is informed and directed by its strategic plan, LIVE the future 2020. This strategy presents a bold vision, offering Deakin students a personalised learning experience with premium digital engagement, creating the power and opportunities to live in a connected and evolving world.

Also, Deakin’s collaborative and supportive research culture and the associated global rankings affirm its growing international research reputation. Deakin ranks 211 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), 10th in Australia and third in Victoria (ARWU 2018).

Deakin researchers are making a difference through world-class research and innovation. Deakin also has a strong sense of community and serves as an economic, social and cultural catalyst, enriching each of the communities it serves. Deakin is therefore proud to sponsor the Geelong Business Excellence Awards and be a category sponsor of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Business or the Year.

Young Entrepreneur OF THE YEAR

Deakin cares about entrepreneurship because we know that agile and innovative graduates are the ones who will prosper and are best positioned to continuously reinvent themselves in our fast evolving and digitally enabled world. Entrepreneurialism is an invaluable mindset for all graduates. It’s a mindset that can influence how students solve challenges, cultivating new ways of doing things rather than accepting the way they’ve always been. www.deakin.edu.au

Proudly sponsored by

Corporate Social Responsibility

genU (formerly Karingal St Laurence) is short for Generation You. genU has been helping people with a disability and those experiencing disadvantage to realise their dreams for over 65 years. Our mission is to create and deliver innovative services and supports that empower people to reach their full potential. We offer welcoming and inclusive services in training, housing, employment and many more - so you can be the best you, you can be! Corporate Social Responsibility is fundamental to growing our community and genU congratulate all of this year’s entrants.www.genu.org.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...

Geelong Gallery

Geelong Gallery

Grace Acting Studios

Pritchard Health

WildlifeXposure

TMC Accountants

Solve Consulting International

AWA Alliance Bank

Blue Moon Pet Services

Canny

Give Where You Live Foundation

The finalists:

Aamir Qutub

Aamir Qutub

Jessica Alderton

Katie Fiorillo


Digital Engagement

Web Force 5 are proud to be long term supporters of the GBEA. Aligning with our company values of growing long term relationships and giving back to the community, Web Force 5 are delighted to be part of an initiative that recognises the achievements of innovative business owners. Web Force 5 have grown their service offering and are pleased to now offer a digital solution for all businesses, no matter the scale. Dedicated to being a force for good, they are privileged to play an important role in over 40 NFP websites and have recently transformed their brand.www.webforcefive.com.au


Innovation, Research & Development

Viva Energy is delighted to sponsor the Innovation, Research and Development category as a local manufacturing company committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We are proud to provide support and recognition to local businesses who are trailblazers in innovation and R&D and positively contribute to Geelong and the wider region. The Geelong Business Excellence Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate those pushing the boundaries to achieve business excellence. Congratulations to all winners and finalists. www.vivaenergy.com.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Air Radiators

Air Radiators

The Smoked Egg Company

LegRoom

Enterprise Monkey

Ben Shaw Permaculture

Braille Sign Supplies Upstart Entrepreneurial Challenge

Evolution Design Agency

The finalists:


Sketch & Etch

Stuck on You

Stuck on You

Enterprise Monkey

LegRoom


Evolution Design Agency

Caitlyn Menzel Coachng Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre

WhatToDo Geelong

Release Property Management Geelong

Home based & Micro Business

The City of Greater Geelong Economic Development team is very proud to be a longstanding sponsor of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards, a celebration of the amazing work happening throughout our business community that boosts the profile of our entire region. We’re excited about business in Greater Geelong. Tonight you’ll see why! www.cityofgreatergeelong.com.au


Clever & Creative Sustainable Business

WorkSafe are proud to support the Geelong Business Excellence Awards which provides significant recognition and celebration of business achievement and performance across the region. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au


The finalists:


Max Action Vehicles

Barwon Ridge Wines

Barwon Ridge Wines

Little Creatures Brewery Geelong

Huntress Hair Religion

Maree Pigdon Sewing Centre

GDP Industries

Ben Shaw Permaculture

Carob & Hare

Hunter Barbershop

The finalists:


WhatToDo Geelong


Boutique Event Co

Solve Consulting International


Villarosa Real Estate

Great Ocean Stays

Caitlyn Menzel Coaching

Carob & Hare

WildlifeXposureLard Ass

Health & Wellbeing

Our practice is recognised nationally for its clinical research and commitment to community education. We were thrilled to be inducted into the GBEA Hall of Fame in 2009 and continue to be a huge supporter of all that the Awards brings to its entrants, finalists and winners. www.chrismackey.com.au


Health Promoting Workplace

Barwon Health’s vision is to build healthier lives, which makes us incredibly proud to sponsor the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ Health Promoting Workplace category, recognising businesses committed to healthy workplaces.Over the past three years Barwon Health has been honoured to support local businesses achieve worker health and wellbeing and we look forward to celebrating the 2019 award winner. www.barwonhealth.org.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Unique Laser

Chris Mackey & Associates

Wonder Yoga

Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic

Smile Care Dentists

Cochlear Care Centre GeelongArtistry

Pritchard Health

Unique Laser

The finalists:


Sugar Images

CentreStage

CentreStage

Pritchard Health

Kildare Construction Group


Hunter Barbershop

Crew Faced Makeup Artistry

GDP Industries

You’re Gorgeous Hair & BeautyHuntress Hair Religion

The finalists:


Wonder Yoga

The 18th Amendment Bar

Hunter Barbershop

Villarosa Real Estate


WhatToDo Geelong

Smile Care Dentists

Kenrik Constructions

Queenscliff Brewhouse

The 18th Amendment Bar

Emerging Business under 3 years

The Gordon is proud to support new and emerging local organisations, particularly because so many Gordon graduates go on to start their own business. These awards are an excellent way to ensure businesses are following best practice, documenting their plans and have HR policies in place. www.thegordon.edu.au


Tourism & Hospitality

During 2018 a record 5.8 million visitors contributed $1.1 billion to the local economy. The strength of Geelong and The Bellarine is in the experiences delivered by the businesses in our industry. Many of those businesses are finalists and the region continues to flourish as the passion and professionalism of our tourism operators delivers outstanding experiences and compelling reasons to stay. As the peak industry body for the visitor economy in our region, Tourism Greater Geelong and The Bellarine is thrilled to support the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards to continue to recognise the outstanding achievements and the significant regional contributions of these businesses.www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au


The finalists:


Sea All Dolphin Swims


13th Beach Golf Links

Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay

Novotel Geelong

Queenscliff Brewhouse


Bennett’s on Bellarine

Great Ocean Stays

The Bungalow RestaurantMav’s Greek Restaurant

The finalists:


The Bungalow Restaurant

WildlifeXposure

Braille Sign Supplies

13th Beach Golf Links

Cheeselinks

Carob & Hare

Sugar Images

Blue Moon Pet Services

Adelia Fine Foods

Bennett’s on Bellarine


REGIONAL BUSiness

As a long standing member of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, The Gforce Group recognise the importance of community support and in acknowledging local, small and notably regional businesses. Gforce have long supported the GBEA, as a great way to showcase regional business and provide a platform to foster and grow partnerships. www.gforce.org.au


Advanced Manufacturing & Industry

The Geelong Manufacturing Council is a member-based not for profit organisation that promotes regional manufacturing and assists members in achieving business growth by providing programs, events and pathways to funding, innovation, collaboration, networking and skills development. We continue to deliver tangible results for our members by connecting them with relevant businesses and organisations, providing access to business development and R&D grants, skills training in leadership and promoting career pathways, mentoring and support for women and high school students in the Geelong Region. www.geelongmanufacturingcouncil.com.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Little Creatures Brewery Geelong

Adelia Fine Foods





Kenrik Constructions

Lard Ass

Retail Business

Roderick Insurance Brokers have been big supporters of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards for many years. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame remains one of our proudest achievements in our company’s 33 year history. The Awards are an integral part of the Geelong business community, providing a great forum which recognises the achievements of the many enterprises in our region. We hope it inspires businesses to become more innovative through exposure to leading edge ideas and local success stories. www.roderick.com.au


Inclusive & Accessible Business

We are delighted to be supporting the 2019 Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards to enhance the Geelong region as a great place to live and work. With the TAC’s headquartered in Geelong and many of our employees and their families living and working here, we are proud to be involved with activities that contribute to building a stronger community. wwww.tac.vic.gov.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Sketch & Etch

Clark Rubber Geelong

Sketch & Etch


Huntress Hair Religion

The finalists:

And the winner is...Grace Acting Studios

Cochlear Care Centre Geelong

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

Smile Care Dentists

WildlifeXposure



GDP Industries

Pritchard Health

Business Leader OF THE YEAR

In 2019 Geelong’s bay 93.9 is once again extremely proud to be associated with the Geelong Business Excellence Awards. Local business is the life blood of our amazing region and we are honoured to be associated in recognising outstanding business achievements. This year we sponsor the Business Leader of the Year and again a proud major media partner. On behalf of bay 93.9, we wish all finalists the best of luck and have a wonderful night. www.bay939.com.au


Small Business

LBW supports the Awards as they are one of the most cost effective and thorough forms of business development you will ever undertake. It’s an easy way for small business owners to draft your own business plan. From our client experience, it is extremely rare for small businesses owners to find some time to stand back and have a look at their business which is what the Awards requires business owners to do. LBW Business + Wealth Advisors believe the Awards are extremely important for the Greater Geelong business community especially in current economic times and as a result remain committed long term category sponsor of the Small Business category. www.lbwca.com.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Grace Acting Studios

Cochlear Care Centre Geelong


Smile Care Dentists

WildlifeXposure



GDP Industries

Pritchard Health

The finalists:

And the winner is...Justin Giddings

Bill Mithen

Melissa Pearce

Christine Smith

Justin Giddings

The finalists:

And the winner is...Give Where You Live Foundation

Adelia Fine Foods

LegRoom

Sugar Images

Vitality Laser & Skin Clinic

Wonder Yoga

HR4Business

Enterprise Monkey

Give Where You Live Foundation


Medium to Large Business

As a past recipient of a Geelong Business Excellence Award, Lyons Construction knows how important it is to acknowledge and celebrate business achievements and how having a clear and focused plan for the future can shape success. We also believe it is important for the business community to come together to share in their successes as this provides learning opportunities for all.www.lyonsconstruction.com.au


Customer Service

As a long term sponsor of these Awards, Hardings is once again thrilled to sponsor the Customer Service Category. We strive to deliver excellent service to all our customers both large and small and we believe the Geelong Business Excellence Awards is a vital tool in encouraging local businesses to assess and improve their business, which can only lead to a stronger and vibrant Geelong.www.hardingshardware.com.au


The finalists:

And the winner is...Avalon Airport Australia

Avalon Airport Australia


Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay

Canny


The finalists:

And the winner is...Novotel Geelong

Canny

LegRoom

Novotel Geelong

You’re Gorgeous Hair & Beauty

Sugar Images

HR4Business

Cheeselinks

Great Ocean Stays

Max Action Vehicles

Best first year entry

Harwood Andrews is a long time supporter of the Geelong Business Excellence Awards, and proud to continue to help celebrate the successes of business in Geelong. We continue to be passionate about the Geelong business community and excited about the innovation and future focus that is seeing Geelong growing as a business hub. Congratulations to all the finalists in 2019. www.harwoodandrews.com.au


Business of the YearThe finalists:



NovotelGeelong

Unique Laser

Stuck on You



The finalists:

And the winner is...Wonder Yoga

AWA Alliance Bank

Smile Care Dentists

TMC Accountants

WhatToDo Geelong

Wonder Yoga

Upstart Entrepreneurial Challenge

Mav’s Greek Restaurant

Boutique Event Co

Clark Rubber Geelong


thank you to our partners

geelongindy.com.au5249 6700 [email protected]

Local businesses support the Geelong Indy, so the Indy supports the 2019

Deakin University Geelong Business Excellence Awards. The Indy is thrilled

to spread good news about local successes, especially for the people

providing jobs, investment and prosperity in Geelong.

www.geelongindy.com.au

Print Media PartnerExcellence through endeavor is the

heart of great business. Provenance Wines supports the Geelong Business Excellence Awards because we want to support the efforts of great local

business.www.provenancewines.com.au

Award Partner

Proudly each week over 85,000 people tune in to bay 93.9. We employ

over 60 “locals” and this year we increased our team to proudly provide

the regions only local newsroom to operate seven days a week. bay 93.9

is a bright, fun and proudly local adult contemporary radio station targeting

the 35-54 demographic. We are the number one station in Geelong for

people aged 25+...so, thanks for listening.

www.bay939.com.au

Major Media Partner

Award PartnerThere so many amazing businesses,

achieving great things across the Geelong region! Our partnership

with the Geelong Business Excellence Awards gives us the chance to truly celebrates this. Congratulations to

tonight’s finalists and winners!www.martlette.com.au

The Victorian Government is proud to sponsor the 2019 Deakin University

Geelong Business Excellence Awards and support Geelong’s small

businesses so they can continue to contribute to the community, grow

the economy and create jobs. Through Small Business Victoria , the Victorian Government provides support service, practical resources and expert advice for anyone planning to start or grow a

small business.www.vic.gov.au

Award Partner

Award PartnerTrue South Film – authentic, devout

and trusted by many. You’ll find amazing stories of business right

across the board in Geelong and we owe it ourselves to take a moment to smell the roses- the Geelong Business

Excellence Awards does just this!www.truesouthfilm.com.au

Award Partner

As past finalists in the Geelong Business Excellence Awards the team

at Snap Geelong are delighted to be an Awards Partner for the 2019

Awards. The process of the Awards not only shines a spotlight on the many

successful and innovative businesses in our region it also provides an

avenue for thorough self- assessment and helps to set goals for future

business success – it is an enriching and rewarding process. Well done to

all winners and entrants in this year’s Awards.

www.snap.com.au/snap-geelong

Total Events Co. are one of Geelong’s most experienced and longstanding event equipment suppliers, having

provided services for over 20 years in venues locally, regionally and nationally. Whether it be the magical lighting of the Geelong

Floating Christmas Tree, providing Matchday AV facilities for AFL games,

or providing equipment for your business luncheon or private event,

Total Events has you covered. We are proudly providing all AV elements for you tonight at the Geelong Business

Excellence Awards.www.totalevents.com.au

Award Partner

The Pier Geelong is honoured to sponsor the most prestigious business awards program in Geelong. We are

inspired by your incredible dedication, resilience and courage. The program

encourages us to reflect on our own constant development and

innovation. Superior customer service and food innovation have been our major focus. Congratulations to the

2019 Finalists!www.thepiergeelong.com.au

Event Partner

thank you to our partners

Thank you to Avalon Airport Australia for providing 2 tickets to Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia as a prize for tonights event.

The Awards would not be possible without the dedication of our reviewers, judging panel and guest judges.

Reviewers: Simon Jackson

Helen Butteriss

Susie Thomas

Guest judges: Glenda Dowling from Barwon Disability Resource Council and Justin Dry from VinoMofo.The panel of 15 judges, chaired by long serving judge and chair, Simon Flowers, dedicate hours of their time to ensuring each business receives the very best experience. On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and GBEA team we thank the judges listed:

A special

thank you!Judging Panel:

Simon Flowers LBW Business + Wealth AdvisorsChair of Judging Panel Anita Trengrove Barwon TimberBarry Cooper Deakin UniversityBill Winter Business AdvisorDaryl Starkey Starkey Leadership ServicesJason Butcher Arthur Reed PhotosJessica Cotter Communications AdvisorJodie Dunn Envisage HR SolutionsKeelie Hamilton The GordonNicola Wojcik WorkSafePaul Gray Harwood AndrewsPeter Temple Torquay Bowls ClubTez Kemp La Madre BakeryTina Perfrement City of Greater Geelong - Economic DevelopmentTony Spence Prestige Jayco

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