Entries are now closed for the Wyndham Business Awards 2025, and the list of finalists is below. The winners will be announced at the Wyndham Business Awards Gala on 12 September 2025.
Wyndham City is thrilled to celebrate the achievements, innovations, and successes that make our local businesses shine. Whether a small startup, an established enterprise, or an industry leader, this year’s finalists represent the incredible talent and dedication within our vibrant community.
2025 Business Award Finalists
| Category | Entry |
| Business Person of the Year | Emma Costin - EQ Leaders |
| Business Person of the Year | Maung Hnin Thwe - Comfort Care and Community services |
| Business Person of the Year | Steven Falkingham - Falkstar Garage Door Insulation |
| Business Person of the Year | Tonia Tribe - Tonia T Boutique |
| Excellence in Professional Services | Citadel Group |
| Excellence in Professional Services | Kennedy Tax and Business Services |
| Excellence in Professional Services | LygometryX.AI |
| Excellence in Professional Services | Workplace Edit |
| Excellence in Retail, Tourism & Hospitality | Little Growling Cafe |
| Excellence in Retail, Tourism & Hospitality | Mr G’s Donuts |
| Excellence in Retail, Tourism & Hospitality | Oh Happy Day Cafe |
| Excellence in Retail, Tourism & Hospitality | Quest Werribee |
| Excellence in Retail, Tourism & Hospitality | Werribee Open Range Zoo |
| Excellence in Social Impact | Western Gymkhana Club Inc |
| Excellence in Social Impact | WYN Fm |
| Excellence in Social Impact | Wyndham Health Foundation |
| Excellence in Social Impact | Youth Projects |
| Rising Star | Amie Thomas - Living Prospect Real Estate |
| Rising Star | Klodian Popaj - Popaj Facility Services |
| Rising Star | Krushnadevsinh Ravalji - Third Culture Australia |
| Rising Star | Renil Bhuva - Desi Kothi Icecream |
| New & Emerging | Astri Studio |
| New & Emerging | Mycloud Services |
| New & Emerging | StarKids Salon Spa |
| New & Emerging | TogetherVsmile |
| Excellence in Manufacturing or Transport | ArcStructural |
| Excellence in Manufacturing or Transport | Desi Kothi Icecream |
| Excellence in Manufacturing or Transport | Outwest Concrete |
| Excellence in Manufacturing or Transport | OYO Movers |
| Excellence in Trade & Construction | Humble Designer Homes |
| Excellence in Trade & Construction | Panache Designer Homes |
| Excellence in Trade & Construction | Plum Electrical |
| Excellence in Trade & Construction | RF Pest Management |
| Excellence in Education & Training | Amiga Montessori Wyndham Vale |
| Excellence in Education & Training | EQ Leaders |
| Excellence in Education & Training | Multi Skills Training |
| Excellence in Education & Training | Weboptimark |
| Excellence in Health & Wellbeing | BibVault |
| Excellence in Health & Wellbeing | F45 Training Point Cook |
| Excellence in Health & Wellbeing | Move Me Physio |
| Excellence in Health & Wellbeing | Kieser Werribee |
| Business Resilience | Bouquet Creative |
| Business Resilience | Class Plastics |
| Business Resilience | R.P. Motors |
| Business Resilience | Shawn’s Swim School |
Key Dates
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Friday 9 May |
Entries Open |
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Wednesday 21 May |
Information Session 1 - 9am-10:30am |
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Wednesday 4 June |
Information Session 2- 1pm-2:30pm |
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11:59pm Wednesday 18 June |
Entries Close |
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16 June – 25 June |
Finalist Judging |
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3 July – 11 July |
Judges Site Visits |
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Monday 7 July |
Gala tickets on sale - exclusive finalist’s pre-sale |
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Monday 21 July |
Gala tickets on sale - general public ticket release |
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Friday 12 September |
Presentation Gala |
*Please note these dates are a guide and are subject to change.
Why get involved?
Entering the Wyndham Business Awards is a powerful way for local businesses to
- Gain recognition
- Build credibility and
- Showcase their achievements
The awards offer
- Valuable exposure
- The opportunity to foster team pride and
- Provide networking opportunities within the local business community.
The entry process also
- Encourages reflection and growth and
- Provides the opportunity for businesses highlight their unique strengths and stories.
Whether you're aiming to raise your profile or celebrate your team’s hard work, the Wyndham Business Awards are a smart investment in your business's future.
What the Wyndham Business Awards Mean to Us at All Green
2024 Winner Medium/Large Business and 2025 Business of the Year
At All Green Nursery & Garden Supplies, the Wyndham Business Awards have become much more than an opportunity to win a award they’ve become a valuable way of reflection, celebration, and growth.
Over the past few years, the Awards have provided us with a powerful opportunity to pause and assess our journey, to look at how far we’ve come, what we’re doing well, and where we can continue to evolve.
In the busyness of day-to-day operations, this annual reset has helped us stay aligned to our purpose and long-term vision.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the process has been involving our team.
Having our staff contribute to the award entries and attend the Gala has opened their eyes to the bigger picture and to the great things they’re part of every day. It’s helped create a real sense of pride, ownership, and excitement for what lies ahead.
Yes, we’ve been fortunate to experience success at the Wyndham Business Awards and we’re proud of that.
But the recognition goes far beyond the awards. It’s about connection. It’s about engaging with other businesses in our region, showcasing what’s possible when you commit to quality, sustainability, and community, and learning from the outstanding work of others.
If you’re considering entering this year, we couldn’t recommend it more.
Whether you win or not, the process will challenge you to think differently about your business and leave you with new energy, clarity, and inspiration.
Samuel Fragapane
CEO All Green Nursery & Garden
2024 Winner Medium/Large Business and 2025 Business of the Year
Sponsors
Major Sponsor
Cedar Woods – Williams Landing
At Cedar Woods, we strive to create quality homes, workplaces and communities that people are proud of. As a leading, national developer of residential communities and commercial developments, we are the proud developer of Williams Landing, a world-class development master planned for sustainable 21st-century living.
We are honoured to sponsor the 2025 Wyndham Business Awards for the 9th year running and celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses within the Wyndham community. Partnering with Wyndham City aligns with our commitment to fostering growth and excellence in the local business landscape, and our involvement with these awards aims to recognise the remarkable efforts that these businesses and entrepreneurs drive to support their local community. The Business Awards Gala Evening is always a fantastic event, and we look forward to celebrating the deserving recipients in September.
Category Sponsors
Allgreen Nursery and Gardens Supplies
Allgreen Nursery & Garden Supplies – Growing with Wyndham for Over 45 Years
A proud, family-owned business rooted in the heart of Wyndham, Allgreen Nursery & Garden Supplies has been helping our community grow, literally and figuratively since 1979. With a strong focus on sustainability, local employment, and community connection, Allgreen has become one of Victoria’s most trusted names in landscaping, plants, and garden solutions.
Our commitment goes beyond supplying quality products. We advocate for local procurement, actively support schools and sporting clubs, and create meaningful career pathways for our team. As we continue to evolve with the region, Allgreen remains dedicated to nurturing gardens, greening spaces, and investing in a thriving Wyndham for future generations.
Founded in 1998, the Committee for Wyndham is Australia’s third-oldest “Committee for” organisation. For over 27 years, we’ve played a key role in Wyndham’s growth, representing the interests of the community and business by fostering collaboration between businesses, government, and stakeholders.
As a non-partisan, membership-based not-for-profit, we amplify the voice of Wyndham’s business community and work to drive the region's economic, social, and cultural prosperity. Through initiatives that advocate for the region & businesses, connect key players, and tell Wyndham’s stories, we help shape a stronger future. Our mission is to unite businesses, government, and the community to create a thriving Wyndham.
We are proud members of the Committee for Cities & Regions, a network of over 700 members and corporate partners across Australia and New Zealand. Together, we work on long-term solutions to major issues like population growth, economic development, and social cohesion, with leaders from business, industry, and the community driving progress for vibrant cities and regions.
Kenstra
Kenstra is a trusted Managed Services Provider delivering end-to-end ICT and Telco solutions for business. In partnership with top vendors like Telstra, Microsoft, Cisco, and Fortinet, we design and implement solutions to help you secure and scale your business.
We are where values and technology meet, delivering solutions with integrity. We build lasting relationships and are easy to deal with. Simplicity is at our core. We believe technology should empower, create opportunities, and build a better future.
We are thrilled to be part of the Wyndham business community. We wish everyone well in the 2025 Wyndham Business Awards.
The Gordon has a long standing and proud history as the largest regional TAFE in Victoria. In 2014 – more than 125 years after the institute was established in Geelong – The Gordon opened its first Wyndham campus to cater for the increasing number of students in one of the fastest growing and culturally diverse regions in Australia. Since then, The Gordon has had a significant role in delivering an extensive range of training, study, and employment solutions to the Wyndham community, operating from Werribee campuses where state-of-the-art learning environments develop students’ job ready skills.
The Gordon supports the awards as a social economic and cultural partner to the Wyndham community. The institute addresses local economy and community needs though key partnerships including Wyndham City Council, Wyndham Community Education Centre, Wyndham and Hobsons Bay Local Learning and Employment Network, and as a member of Committee for Wyndham, Opportunity Wyndham, and other key peak bodies in the region.
The institute continues strengthening collaborations with employers, industry, providers, and a range of other stakeholders to deliver common objectives. These include the Local Jobs Program, the Building Careers Through Smart Skilling project and the decade-long project led by The Gordon in partnership with the State Government and Deakin University, Skilling the Bay.
Since 1916, VU has proudly been the door of opportunity, open to all who want to make a difference in the world. Our outlook is global but embedded in Melbourne’s West. We are the largest University in the region, with campuses based in Footscray, Melbourne CBD, St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee. With strong and broad links to the community, VU’s campuses are more than just locations for teaching and research. They play a key role in Australia’s fastest growing region which is characterised by rapidly increasing population, significant urbanisation, rich cultural diversity, and a transitioning industry profile.
VU has proudly sponsored the Wyndham Business Awards for 29 years, a testament to our enduring partnership with the rapidly expanding Wyndham City Council. Our shared vision aims to elevate the region into a premier technology and education hub, fostering economic prosperity and creating pathways for future generations.
We commend the resilience and ingenuity of Wyndham’s diverse business community, whose impact resonates locally and globally. Supporting initiatives like the Young Business Person of the Year award underscores our dedication to nurturing the innovative spirit of tomorrow’s leaders in Melbourne’s West.
Established in 1998, Wyndham BizNet, is a dynamic business networking association dedicated to fostering fun social business within the Wyndham business community. Through a rich calendar of networking events, workshops, and resources, we empower entrepreneurs, professionals, and businesses of all sizes to thrive and succeed in today's competitive landscape.
At Wyndham BizNet, we believe that celebrating and recognising excellence is essential for driving economic growth and building a vibrant and diverse business community. That's why we proudly support the Wyndham Business Awards, as they provide a platform to celebrate and showcase the remarkable achievements of businesses within our community. By acknowledging outstanding performance, innovation, and dedication, the awards inspire others to strive for excellence and contribute to the ongoing success and prosperity of Wyndham.
Through our sponsorship of the Wyndham Business Awards, we aim to not only celebrate the achievements of our peers but also to champion the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration that defines our community. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for Wyndham, where businesses thrive, and success knows no bounds.
Proud to be supporting Wyndham’s Business Excellence. Founded on a commitment to integrity, innovation, and community, Reliance Real Estate has grown into one of the most trusted and dynamic real estate agencies in the west of Melbourne. With a strong presence across residential, commercial, and property management sectors, Reliance takes pride in delivering exceptional results through a client-first approach. As a proud sponsor of the 2025 Wyndham Business Awards, Reliance is thrilled to support the recognition of local business success and the continued growth of the vibrant Wyndham region.
Media Sponsor
Star Weekly, publisher of the Wyndham Star Weekly, is the west's premier local media company connecting people and communities.
Star Weekly is part of Star News Group, an independent Australian family-owned media company with a 114-year history publishing newspapers and magazines across Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and NSW.
Star Weekly has always connected people and communities and is proud of its commitment to both clients and readers. Our award-winning publications reflect the opinions, lifestyles, aspirations, concerns and personalities of the diverse communities in the west and north-west.
Star Weekly is proud to sponsor the Wyndham Business Awards and celebrate the success and innovation of local businesses.
Our publication strives to recognise and showcase the Wyndham’s business entrepreneurs, leaders and hard-working operators who are helping to shape the Wyndham economy, and are committed to making a difference in the community through the provision of local jobs and services.
Event Supporter
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is one of the leading banks in Australia, serving more than 17 million customers. The bank focuses on providing retail and commercial banking services predominantly in Australia, and in New Zealand through its subsidiary, ASB.
The organisation is guided by its purpose – building a brighter future for all.
CBA’s strategy, to build tomorrow's bank today for its customers, reflects its commitment to use the strength of CBA to support its customers, invest in its communities and provide strength and stability for the broader economy.
CBA’s products and services are provided through its divisions, Retail Banking Services, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Markets, and ASB New Zealand.
2024 Wyndham Business Awards
On Friday 6 September, over 350 guests gathered at the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing for the 28th Annual Wyndham Business Awards Gala, where the winners of the 2024 awards were revealed. This night of celebration was made possible by our generous sponsors and the 18 dedicated judges who played a vital role in the event's success.
The Wyndham Business Awards are a prestigious recognition of business excellence, celebrating the achievements, hard work, and dedication of businesses across various industry sectors. They offer a unique platform for businesses of all sizes and types to celebrate their accomplishments and be honoured for their commitment to their customers, community and Wyndham’s local economy.
A huge congratulations to the outstanding winners of the 2024 Wyndham Business Awards! A special congratulations to the finalists — your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. All your remarkable achievements embody the spirit of resilience, innovation and entrepreneurship. We look forward to your continued success and contribution to Wyndham's local economy.
| New & Emerging or Start Up | Lygometryx.AI |
| Micro Business | STEM Birds |
| Small Business | Direct Vet Services |
| Medium Business | All Green Nursery & Garden Supplies |
| Not for Profit or Social Enterprise | NatureWest |
| Excellence in Customer Experience | Caring Lotus |
| Excellence in Sustainability | All Green Nursery & Garden Supplies |
| Excellence in Innovation | Rubber Recycling |
| Excellence in Local Community | Direct Vet Services |
| Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion | Kennedy Tax & Business Services |
| Young Business Person of the Year | Amol Kasaju – Quest Werribee |
| Business Person of the Year | Shawn Read – Shawn’s Swim School |
| Business of the Year | All Green Nursery & Garden Supplies |
To read more about our winners and see the finalists of the 2024 Wyndham Business Awards, please view the Achievers booklet.