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Business Excellence Awards

The Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards recognise customer experience, sustainability, community impact, and accessibility and inclusion across all industry sectors.
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The awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of our local businesses who are making a real difference. Conducted every two years, the Business Excellence Awards will return in 2027.

Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards

Recognising innovation, excellence and continuous improvement, these awards are built on robust and insightful processes. The awards process provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on your business, get feedback and grow. It's a chance to learn and celebrate. Awards also give you a valuable marketing tool to attract and retain customers.

Entry into the Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards involves a written submission and a site visit. You can prepare for your entry by using the resources  provided on this website to make improvements to your business.  You can also explore other recognition, certification and awards programs to find a match for your business.

Past award winners

Local Community Connection

Recognises businesses strengthening the local community through partnerships, events, and social contributions.

Customer Experience

Celebrates businesses prioritising exceptional customer care and creating memorable, positive client experiences

Environmental Sustainability

Recognising businesses leading in environmental stewardship through sustainable practices benefiting the Mornington Peninsula

Special recognition for excellence in Inclusivity and Accessibility

Recognising winners that have demonstrated inclusivity to customers and employees, with systems and practices that go above and beyond to be welcoming to all.

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Agriculture and Manufacturing Award Winner: Yolky Dokey

Businesses that show a commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Creative Industry Award Winner: Little Woodworkers

Businesses that show exceptional innovation, creativity, talent or ideas which are produced as products or services.

Health and Community Award Winner: Your Move Health

Businesses or organisations delivering excellence in health, allied health or community services and demonstrate innovation, commitment, and connection to the community.

Hospitality Award Winner:  Elements Eatery

Business that consistently deliver high quality food and/or beverage experiences and excellent customer service to the public.

Professional Services Award Winner: Sarah’s Domestic Bliss Cleaning

Business that provide customer and business advice via customised, knowledge-based services offering real solutions and assistance.

Retail Award Winner: Artisan’s Alley

Businesses that offer an exceptional and/or unique retail experience, maintains a high level of store presentation, exceptional customer service and has an established in-store and online presence.

Start Up Award Winner: The Cambium

Businesses that have been operating for less than three financial years, offering a unique or innovative product or service developed from an identified gap in a market.

Tourism Award Winner:  Moonraker Dolphin Swims

Business that provides a unique customer experience, and offers a well-crafted, signature product or which provides tourism services and/or products to both the local community and visitors to the region.

Trades and Services Award Winner:  Buchanan Crane Hire

Business that deliver exceptional service in the specialist trades via their skills and products and adhere to industry standards derived from a trades certificate, training and experience.

Business of the Year Winner: Elements Eatery

The top prize of Business of the Year went to one deserving category winner who had demonstrated excellence in every aspect of their business, from planning to developing new products and their unquestionable commitment to sustainability.

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Agriculture and Manufacturing Award Winner: Two Bays Brewing

Businesses that show a commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors

Creative Industry Award Winner: Little Woodworkers

Businesses that show exceptional innovation, creativity, talent or ideas which are produced as products or services

Health and Community Award Winner: Atticus Regional Medicentre, Hastings

Businesses or organisations delivering excellence in health, allied health or community services and demonstrate innovation, commitment, and connection to the community.

Hospitality Award Winner: Red Gum BBQ

Business that consistently deliver high quality food and/or beverage experiences and excellent customer service to the public.

Professional Services Award Winner: Prof Consulting Group

Business that provide customer and business advice via customised, knowledge-based services offering real solutions and assistance.

Retail Award Winner: Talking Hens

Businesses that offer an exceptional and/or unique retail experience, maintains a high level of store presentation, exceptional customer service and has an established in-store and online presence.

Start Up Award Winner: The Peel Thing

Businesses that have been operating since 2020, offering a unique or innovative product or service developed from an identified gap in a market.

Tourism Award Winner: Moonraker Dolphin Swims

Business that provides a unique customer experience, and offers a well-crafted, signature product or which provides tourism services and/or products to both the local community and visitors to the region.

Trades and Services Award Winner: Dunton Group Electrical Services

Business that deliver exceptional service in the specialist trades via their skills and products and adhere to industry standards derived from a trades certificate, training and experience.

Business of the Year Winner: Red Gum BBQ

The top prize of Business of the Year went to one deserving category winner who had demonstrated excellence in every aspect of their business, from planning to developing new products and their unquestionable commitment to sustainability.

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Last updated January 2026

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