Hume City's local business leaders, industry stakeholders, economic development partners, and councillors gathered last night to celebrate local business excellence at the annual Hume Business Awards 2022.
Greenvale's Living Legends were recognised for their incredible work in revitalising visitor tourism across Hume and were crowned Business of the Year as well as leading the Visitor economy (tourism) category. Mind Care Consulting's Dr Esma Kurt, was awarded the 2022 Business Leader Award.
The gathering was the first 'in-person' Hume Business Awards event since 2019, serving as a timely reminder that Hume's local economy is on a path to recovery and revitalisation thanks to the strength and resilience of its local businesses.
Hume's local businesses deliver exceptional service, quality, innovation, and support the economic prosperity of the region. By providing employment opportunities, products and services, these businesses make Hume a great place to live, work, invest and visit.
The awards recognise local businesses for their excellence across 15 different award categories including customer service, diversity, start-up, circular economy and more.
In addition to these 13 categories, there are two major awards of the night - the Business Leader Award and the Business of the Year Award.
2022 Hume Business Awards categories and recipients:
Business of the Year
Living Legends
Business Leader
Dr Esma Kurt from Mind Care Consulting
Circular economy
Eagle Lighting Australia
Customer service
Quest Melbourne Airport
Diversity
Brite Services
Food manufacturing
Hearty Health
Innovation and continuous improvement
Directed Australia
Learning and development
Berrydale Swim School
Manufacturing
Sussex Taps
Professional services
Suntax
Retail
Colour and Spice
Small business
Mind Care Consulting
Start-up
Sheforce Recruitment & Labour Hire
Visitor economy (hospitality)
Three Blue Ducks
Visitor economy (tourism)
Living Legends
Council would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners and thank them for their contributions to our local economy over a fantastic year.
Council would also like to thank the sponsors of the Hume Business Awards - Integra Systems, Victoria University, MatchWorks and Melbourne Airport for their generous support.
Council's Economic Development Team provide an annual program of high-quality events and services that support local businesses in areas such as job growth, business to business collaboration opportunities, investment, and business growth.
