The finalists for the 2025 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards have been announced, celebrating the diverse range of businesses that make up the local business community.
After an overwhelming response to the call for nominations from local businesses and the community, finalists have been announced for each of the six categories.
2025 Hobsons Bay Business Awards finalists
Creating social change and diversity - Proudly sponsored by Williamstown Community and Education Centre Inc
- Amarapave
- Dramawerkz Theatre Inc
- Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc.
RV Legal
Excellence in customer experience - Proudly sponsored by Community Bank - Altona and Laverton
- Hairy Hounds Playground
- Pelvic Health Melbourne
- Renew Hair
- Silverback Studios
- Think Focus Act Yoga Studio
- Titan Plumbing & Roofing
Excellence in sustainability and circular economy
Bouquet Melbourne
MOA.studio
Slow Food Melbourne - Spotswood
The Source Bulk Foods Williamstown
Excellence in innovation - Proudly sponsored by Rotary Altona
AquaSsage
Fortify Movement & Health
GreenAnt Networks Pty Ltd
The Substation
New / start-up business - Proudly sponsored by Brands & Biz
Fuel & Function
Lenny's Pup Shop
Portside Dental
Stretch Club
Home based business - Proudly sponsored by Codux
- Catherine Storm Millinery
- Design Your Best Work Life
- Happypath Digital Marketing
- Mums Matter Psychology
An independent panel is now judging the finalists and the winners will be announced at the gala event at Williamstown Town Hall on Thursday 23 October.
This year's awards are supported by major sponsor Optimised Accounting and help celebrate the success, resilience, and innovation of the business community.