Top businesses earn hall of fame status

Cabinets by Computer was inducted into the Geelong Business Excellence Awards' Hall of Fame, capping off a standout run which saw it named the 2024 Business of the Year. Photo: SUPPLIED

AWARD-WINNING local businesses Mr Brown’s Menswear and Cabinets by Computer have been inducted into the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame.

The milestone is recognition for securing wins in three separate years within a seven-year period, and places them among an elite group of businesses in the region to demonstrate sustained success.

Mr Brown’s Menswear enters the Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ Hall of Fame after winning the Retail Business award three times in as many years. Photo: SUPPLIED

Their induction was announced at the Geelong Chamber of Commerce’s winners and sponsors celebration, held at Little Creatures this month, where award recipients, finalists and sponsors gathered to reflect on this year’s achievements.

Organisers say the event proved a fitting follow-up to this year’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards, offering a relaxed setting to share stories and forge genuine connections.

LBW Business + Wealth Advisors’ principal, Simon Flowers, celebrated his final year as chief judge at the 2025 awards. Photo: SUPPLIED

Guests also heard from LBW Business + Wealth Advisors’ 2025 Business of the Year winner, Kennedys Group.

Representatives from the business spoke about the whirlwind of activity that has followed their win, from an influx of congratulations to a busy schedule of interviews, photoshoots and filming with the Geelong Chamber.