Bass Coast Boat and Caravan Storage took out the coveted Business of the Year award in 2023, as well as winning the Marketing and Communications award and the People's Choice award for Retail and Services. Photo Kim Keltie.
Entries are now open for the 2024 Bass Coast Business Awards.
The annual event now in its 17th year, celebrates the exceptional achievements of businesses within the Bass Coast community and provides a platform for recognition and networking.
The Bass Coast Business Awards continue to showcase the diverse talents and contributions of local businesses. The awards are divided into two categories:
Judged Categories: These categories recognise businesses that excel in various aspects, including innovation, customer service, sustainability and community involvement. A panel of judges will evaluate the entries and select winners based on predetermined criteria.
People's Choice Awards: These awards allow the community to participate by voting for their favourite businesses.
"The Bass Coast Business Awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our local business community," said Mayor Cr Clare Le Serve.
"We encourage all businesses in Bass Coast to participate and showcase their achievements.
"There are also some real economic and promotional benefits for businesses that get involved and I encourage everyone to support the 2024 Awards and again make the Awards night a highlight of the year."
Categories
There are six categories in the judged Business Awards:
- Access, Equity and Inclusion
- Business Innovation
- Environmental Sustainability
- Event Excellence
- Marketing and Communications
- New Business (new category)
The overall winner of the 2024 Bass Coast Business of the Year is awarded to the highest scoring submission across all judged categories.
Businesses who win a category for three consecutive years will enter the Hall of Fame.
People's Choice awards
Members of the community vote for businesses operating in Bass Coast that they believe provides exceptional products and service across seven categories.
- Accommodation and Tourism Attraction
- Food and Beverage
- Hair and Beauty
- Online, Mobile and Home-Based Business
- Trades
- Retail and Services
- Health and Lifestyle
Everyone that votes will go into the draw to win one of two $100 gift vouchers to a local Bass Coast business.
Nominations can be made through the link to the entry page. Entries are limited to one per person, per business. People can nominate one business in each category. Please note that businesses are not permitted to vote for themselves.
People's Choice voting closes on June 14 at 5pm.
Finalists will be announced in July and the Gala dinner will be held in August.
