Ararat Rural City Council is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 East Grampians Business Awards are now open.
The East Grampians Business Awards celebrates local business talent and recognises the role businesses play in supporting the community and boosting the region's economy.
Local businesses are invited to submit their applications for entry into one or more of seven award categories, including two new award categories: Accelerating Women and Outstanding Customer Service.
The full list of categories includes:
- Best New Business
- Accelerating Women Awards
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Innovation and Change
- Professional Services
- Business of the Year
- People's Choice
The awards provide a platform for businesses to showcase their accomplishments and reflect on their impact on the community, with the aim of inspiring greater community support for local businesses and highlighting their crucial role in job creation and economic growth in the region.
All businesses located or operating in Ararat Rural City are eligible to apply. Businesses are welcome to enter more than one category. All categories will be judged by an independent judging panel. Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025.
The winners will be announced at a prestigious Business Awards Gala presentation evening held at Ararat Town Hall on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
"We're excited to launch the East Grampians Business Awards for the eighth year running. These awards provide an opportunity for our local businesses to receive recognition for all the hard work they do within our community," says Ararat Rural City Council CEO, Dr Tim Harrison.
"It's also a chance to celebrate business excellence, inspire future growth, and foster a stronger local economy in our region."
To apply, or to find out more, please visit the 2025 East Grampians Business Awards webpage.
