Eleven Baw Baw Shire-based business have been announced as finalists for the annual Gippsland Business Awards.
The Gippsland Business Awards are a prestigious annual event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of businesses across Gippsland. The awards aim to acknowledge and promote excellence in various sectors, fostering a vibrant and resilient local economy.
Local award finalists and their categories for 2025 include:
Beauty and Personal Care Services
- Amity Alice Skin & Laser Clinic (Warragul)
- Many Faces Aesthetics (Warragul)
- The Makeup Hub of Gippsland (Warragul)
Business and Professional Services
- GippsSAFE Security (Drouin)
Healthcare and Wellness
- All Aspects Care Services (Warragul)
- Blossom Flourish Grow (Warragul)
Hospitality and Food Service
- Knoxbrooke Coffee (Warragul)
Manufacturing and Construction
- Hotondo Homes (Warragul)
New Business
- Uncommon Solar and Battery Storage Gippsland (Drouin)
Retail
- Aussie Disposals Warragul (Warragul)
Transport and Automotive Services
- Turnbull Motors Nissan & Mitsubishi (Warragul)
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Danny Goss congratulated each finalist for their outstanding and well-deserved nomination.
"Being a finalist for these prestigious awards is no small feat – it's a reflection of the hard work, innovation, resilience and community impact that local entrepreneurs and small business owners demonstrate every day," said Cr Goss.
"We're proud to see our region so well represented in the list of finalists which proves what we already know – that Baw Baw Shire has a thriving economy and a bright future. We wish the best of luck to all finalists and look forward to the outcomes later in August."
2025 marks the 27th year of the Gippsland Business Awards where winners will be announced at a grand gala presentation at Federation University on Friday 29 August in Churchill.