The finalists in the 2024 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards have been announced, with 27 making it through out of 80 nominees.
The businesses range from hospitality, trades, professional services, and creative industries and are eligible to win from one of 11 categories.
Categories include new business or start up; visitation and hospitality; disability inclusion; professional services; health, wellness and care, equality; diversity and inclusion; innovation and transformation; and sustainable produce or process.
Deniz Ahmet from No09 The Café, Elise Laguna from That Singing Studio, and Thi Duyen Anh Nguyen are up for Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
All businesses have the chance to win the Mayoral Achievement Award and Business of the Year.
The winners will be announced during the awards evening at the Windmill Gardens Reception on September 4.
In its 17th year, the Melton Business Excellence Awards recognise and reward the fantastic contributions local businesses make to Melton.
Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said the initiative celebrated the success of local businesses and would help them thrive moving forward.
“The diverse range of businesses in Melton are the lifeblood of our community and council is proud to showcase their innovation, resilience and strength,” she said.
“I would like to thank every business that took the time to nominate. The judges were impressed with the high calibre of all the submissions.”
New Business or Start Up
Stoktake Australia
No9 The Café
Kidzalia
Visitation and Hospitality
Punthill Caroline Springs
Witchmount Estate Weddings & Events
Madame Dolce Cafe
Disability Inclusion
Autism Goals
Australian Integrated Care Services
Ihati Wellness
Professional Services
Varcon Group
Garage and Roller Door Services
Twinkle Driving School
Health, Wellness and Care
Barm Fitness
Hitfit Melton
Rehmat Sandhu Foundation
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Melton Music
Insight Clinic Mental Health Services
Kumon Caroline Springs North Education
Centre
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
No9 The Café – Deniz Ahmet
That Singing Studio – Elise Laguna
Caroline Springs
Innovation and Transformation
Stoktake Australia
YellowFIN Robotic Solutions
ABMT Group
Sustainable Produce or Process
Living Koko
Bee Responsible
CDS Melton
