ENTRIES for the 2026 Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards are now being accepted.
Categories include the Young Achiever, People’s Choice Award and various others related to excellence in specific fields that recognise local businesses for their outstanding service, innovation, professionalism and products.
This year’s celebrations will also include the introduction of the new Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame, recognising the long-term contribution of businesses that have won the same category for three consecutive awards.
The awards are held every two years interchanging with the Community Choice Awards to highlight the important role businesses play in creating local jobs and supporting community activities.
Kerrie’s own Josh’s Rainbow Eggs will continue their role as the naming sponsor for the event, which they have done since 2021.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor Kate Kendall said: “Local businesses are at the heart of the community. They provide so much to the community and provide services that we rely on. They employ local people, sponsor local sporting clubs, events and community groups. These awards are a way of our community saying thank you and celebrating those contributions.”
Award categories include Young Achiever, People’s Choice Awardand the big prize of the Business of the Year Award.
The self-nomination period ends on July 10, but applications will be received through until the middle of August. Finalists will be announced in October, and winners will be formally announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on November 27.
To find out more about the Business Excellence Awards, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-awards
