Last year’s winners

Jo Bangles (left), owner of Splatters Cheese Bar, the winner of the 2023 Inclusive & Accessible Business Award, sponsored by Transport Accident Commission. Photos: ALAN BARBER/BAREFOOT MEDIA
Here are the winners of the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WINNER: DirectBor
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Justin Martin
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Jye Bohm
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
WINNER: Swim by Elly

MEDIUM TO LARGE BUSINESS
WINNER: Cottage by the Sea
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
WINNER: Care Essentials Pty Ltd
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
WINNER: Coastyle Building Solutions
EMERGING BUSINESS
WINNER: Geelong Sports Medicine Centre

INCLUSIVE & ACCESIBLE BUSINESS
WINNER: Splatters Cheese Bar
SAFE & HEALTHY BUSINESS
WINNER: PROFINISH Fire Protection
SMALL BUSINESS
WINNER: The Proven Group
REGIONAL BUSINESS
WINNER: Provenir

INNOVATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
WINNER: Directbor
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
WINNER: AMDA Foundation Limited
DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
WINNER: Viewpoint Digital Media

RETAIL BUSINESS
WINNER: Mr Brown’s Menswear
BEST FIRST YEAR ENTRY
WINNER: Geelong West Dental
HOME-BASED AND MICRO BUSINESS
WINNER: Pre Loved Geelong

HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROMOTING WORKPLACE
WINNER: Arthur Street
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WINNER: Geelong Pest Control