CORANGAMITE
BUSINESS AWARDS
2026
The Corangamite Business Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our local business sector, their contribution to the economy and community of Corangamite.
Council invites businesses to nominate for the 2026 Corangamite Shire Business Awards. The awards celebrate small, medium and large businesses across the shire, recognising their achievements and contributions to the community and economy.
Corangamite is the place to Celebrate, Honour, Excel, Empower, Recognise (CHEER). By joining us on this journey, it allows you to take a breath, step back and enjoy just how far your business has come, reigniting your passion and focusing your direction.
CATEGORIES
Growers and Producers
Recognises businesses who are primary producers and who through their products contribute positively to the local economy, community and embody business excellence.
Outstanding Customer Service
Recognises businesses that provide outstanding customer service and demonstrate commitment to achieving excellence throughout the entire customer journey.
Circular Solutions
Recognises businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable and circular economy practices (can include recycling, re-using, repair, re-purpose, re-design and reduce).
Future Shapers
Recognises businesses that have used innovative solutions to improve their industry sector and/or business community on a customer, social, environmental or business efficiency level.
Tourism Excellence
Recognises businesses that have contributed to the visitor economy with a commitment to improve social, economic or environmental impacts, providing a positive destination experience that increases visitation to the Corangamite Shire.
Key Dates:
Nominations open: Monday 23 February 2026
Nominations close: Tuesday 7 April 2026
Finalists announced: Monday 27 April 2026
Judging: April/May 2026
Awards Night: Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6 - 9 pm