Entries are now open for the 2022 Wyndham Business Awards
Wyndham City is delighted to present the 2022 Wyndham Business
Awards.
There are a variety of ways you can be involved:
- Businesses can enter their relevant category
- Nominate for the Business Person of the Year
- Nominate for the Young Business Person of the Year
- Nominate or vote for a chosen business in the People's Choice Award
Residents can also nominate their favourite business and the Economic Development Team will reach out to them encouraging them to enter.
The Wyndham Business Awards is a comprehensive awards program elevating the core values of business excellence, sustainability and responsibility.
Held annually, the program is now in its 26th year and has grown to become one of the largest in the State and is proudly presented by Wyndham City in partnership with its valued sponsors.
Prestigious and coveted, the awards program celebrates Wyndham’s business entrepreneurs, innovators and hardworking operators. The Awards highlight achievements of leading Wyndham businesses across key industry sectors and provide a unique opportunity for businesses of all sizes and type to be recognised for their efforts, commitment and ultimately, success.
It has never been a better time to support local by getting involved in the 2022 Wyndham Business Awards.
Key Dates
- Entries Open- Wednesday 6 April 2022
- Entry Information Session 1- Tuesday 3rd May 9am -10:30am
- Entry Information Session 2- Wednesday 4th May 2022 - 6pm-7:30pm
- Entries Close – 5pm, Friday 3rd June 2022
- People’s Choice Voting Closes- Friday 17th June 2022
- Finalists Event – Wednesday 20th July
- Presentation Evening Tickets on Sale - Monday 18 July 2022
- Judging Site Visits- 4th – 22nd July 2022
- Presentation Evening- Friday 2nd September 2022
Awards Information Session
If you would like some further information about entering the awards, nominating someone for the individual awards or voting for your favourite Wyndham business in the People’s Choice Award, we invite you to come along to one (or both!) of our FREE information sessions.
During these sessions, we provide an overview of the awards and go through the entry form.
These sessions are also a fantastic chance for you to network with local Wyndham Businesses.
Refreshments are provided at each session.
Enter the Wyndham Business Awards
Category Entries
Please note that categories are not final until entries close.
You can only be entered in ONE category. If you are unsure of which category you fit in please contact us on 8734-5416 to discuss or select those you fit into on the entry form, and the finalist judging panel will determine which of the two categories you are best suited to.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible to enter the 2022 Wyndham Business Awards the business entrant must:
- Be a registered business located within Wyndham
- Be the holder of a registered ABN
The following are ineligible to enter:
- Sponsors of the Wyndham Business Awards
- Members of the Wyndham Business Awards judging panel
- Councillors or Employees of Wyndham City
- Venues with electronic gaming machines
Please refer to the terms and conditions on the entry form prior to submitting your entry.
LOGISTICS AWARD
The Logistics category is open to any Wyndham business involved in transport, distribution, warehousing or storage.
(Includes all businesses classified as Division F or I of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
MANUFACTURE AWARD
The Manufacture category is open to any Wyndham business involved in any manufacturing process including recycling and food processing.
(Includes all businesses classified as Division C of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
PERSONAL & OTHER SERVICES AWARD
The Personal & Other Services category is open to any Wyndham business offering personal services to consumers including those relating to health, wellbeing, lifestyle and personal care.
These include:
- Personal trainers and gyms
- Massage
- Pet minding & training facilities
- Pet Grooming
- Hairdressing, makeup and beauty services
- Real Estate Agents
(Includes all businesses classified as Division J, L, N, O or S of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD
The Professional Services category is open to any Wyndham business that offers professional services to business and or consumers including those relating to finance, insurance, information technology, administration, business services and training.
These include:
- Lawyers
- Accountants and Business Advisors
- Insurance brokers
- Training & Education organisations
- Veterinarians
- Doctors and specialists including dentists & physios
(Includes all businesses classified as Division K, M, P or Q of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
RETAIL AWARD
The Retail category is open to any Wyndham business that sells commodities directly to the consumer.
(Includes all businesses classified as Division G of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AWARD
This category is open to any Wyndham business providing a cultural, learning or entertainment experience related to Arts & Entertainment.
These include:
- Dance, drama, creative or performing arts activities
- Theatre companies
- Art Galleries
- Movie theatres
- Amusement arcade
(Includes all businesses classified as Division R of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY AWARD
This category is open to any Wyndham business providing an experience, attraction, major event, food, beverage or accommodation related to tourism & hospitality.
These include:
- Cafes and restaurants
- Tourism attractions and experiences
- Hotels and B&B’s
- Museum
(Includes all businesses classified as Division H or R of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
TRADE AND CONSTRUCTION AWARD
The Trade and Construction category is open to any Wyndham business that offers trade or other services to industry or consumers.
These include:
- Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers
- Plant and Equipment Hire
- Industrial cleaning
- Building & Construction
(Includes all businesses classified as Division E of the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
NEW & EMERGING AWARD
The New & Emerging category is open to any Wyndham business irrespective of size or sector that commenced trading after 30 June 2016.
(Includes all businesses of any classification under the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD
The Home-Based Business category is open to any registered Wyndham business whose primary office is in the business owner’s home.
(Includes all businesses of any classification under the Australian & New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification)
To enter a category award, please download the entry form below, complete and email with any supporting documentation to businessawards@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Nominate Someone For The Individual Awards
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible to enter the 2022 Wyndham Business Awards the business entrant must:
- Be a registered business located within Wyndham
- Be the holder of a registered ABN
The following are ineligible to enter:
- Sponsors of the Wyndham Business Awards
- Members of the Wyndham Business Awards judging panel
- Councillors or Employees of Wyndham City
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Business Person of the Year category is open to any person aged 36 years or older, on January 1 2022, who has worked in the Wyndham Business Community for a minimum of 5 consecutive years.
YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Young Business Person of the Year category is open to any person 18 years to 35 years of age on 1 January 2022 who has worked in the Wyndham business community for a minimum of 2 consecutive years.
To nominate someone for either the Business Person of the Year or Young Business Person of the Year awards, please download the corresponding nomination form below, complete and email with any supporting documentation to businessawards@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Nominate someone for the Wyndham Business Awards - Business Person of the Year
Nominate someone for the Wyndham Business Awards - Young Business Person of the Year
People’s Choice Award
Do you have a favourite Wyndham business you would like to nominate in the 2022 People’s Choice Awards?
It has never been a better time to support your favourite Wyndham Business by voting for them.
Voting is restricted to one vote per person, with the winner announced at the presentation evening on Friday 2 September.
Nominate for the Wyndham Business Award - People's Choice Award
Mayoral Award and Business of the Year Award
MAYORAL AWARD
The Mayoral Award is chosen by the Mayor of the City of Wyndham, all entries submitted are eligible for this award regardless of whether they make finalist status or not.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Business of the Year is determined by the entire judging panel from the category winners.
If you would like any further information about the Business Awards, please complete our online enquiry form.
Wyndham City wishes to thank the following organisations for their ongoing support of the Wyndham Business Awards.
Major Sponsor
Category Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Further Information
Economic Growth Unit
Laurel Chettiar
businessawards@wyndham.vic.gov.au
8734-5416
(In Person - by appointment only)
45 Princes Highway
WERRIBEE VIC 3030
Download the information flier