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Photo: MICHAEL CHAMBERS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1986 and managed by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, the awards are the oldest continuously running business awards programs in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The GBEAs are a forum for established and emerging businesses and leaders striving for business excellence to be recognised for being clever, creative, and innovative.<\/p>\n<p>Key entry criteria include business achievements, marketing, customer service, people and culture, finance, and other measures of excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Jeremy Crawford said last night&#8217;s presentation event was a resounding success.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year, the Geelong Business Excellence Awards continued significant action towards sustainability, proudly announcing that the entire event was carbon-neutral for the second year in a row, showcasing their commitment to environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Geelong Business Excellence Awards and major sponsor, LBW Business + Wealth Advisors, extends its congratulations to all the winners and finalists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their achievements stand as a testament to the strength and resilience of the Geelong business community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For the full list of winners, see the liftout in today&#8217;s edition of the paper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DIRECTBOR is offically the best in the business across the Geelong region, winning the top gong at yesterday&#8217;s (Thursday, October 19) Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEAs). 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