2026 Award Categories

In 2024 we are thrilled to announce three new categories to our awards Process.  Excellence in Marketing, Excellence in Health and Wellbeing and Community Impact Award. 

  • Sponsored by Campaspe Shire Council and Murray River Council

    The Business of the Year award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements, performance and innovation. This award is open to any business that has won an award category.Description text goes here

  • Sponsored by Nichol Trading

    After the initial round of judging occurs and finalists are announced, the public are invited to vote for their favourite finalist business in the People’s Choice Award.

  • Sponsored by Edge FM

    Open to any person under the age of 35 who has started and is running their own successful business.

  • Sponsored by McPherson Media

    Open to any business selling products directly to the general public.

  • Sponsored by Telstra

    Open to any business providing professional services to the general public or to other businesses.

  • Sponsored by Foodmach

    Open to any business involved in manufacturing, fabricating, processing, or value-adding, or providing a trade service.

  • Sponsored by Kagome

    Open to any business providing Health and Wellbeing services to the community.

  • Sponsored by TBA

    Sustainability Category recognises organisations that integrate ecological responsibility into their core strategies, aiming to reduce their environmental footprint while often achieving economic growth. This award celebrates innovation in resource management, emissions reduction, and sustainable practices.

  • Sponsored by TBA

    Recognising excellence in an individual employee. Applications must be completed by the employer (of the employee being entered).

  • Sponsored by Rich River Golf Club

    Open to any business providing food (hospitality), accommodation or entertainment services.

  • Sponsored by Yield Insurance

    Open to any business where the proprietor's residence is also the principal place of business.

  • Sponsored by Greenham and Sons

    Open to any business providing goods and/or services within the primary industries (viticulture, horticulture, dairy, livestock etc.), or who value-add to agricultural products.

  • Sponsored by C4EM

    Open to any business that does not provide a return to stakeholders. Those businesses may trade in surplus as long as no person/s or organisation is paid a dividend. Examples include ages care services, hospitals and educational facilities.

  • Sponsored by Coolabah Turf

    Open to any business that does not provide a return to stakeholders. Those businesses may trade in surplus as long as no person/s or organisation is paid a dividend. Examples include ages care services, hospitals and educational facilities.

  • Sponsored by Community Bank Tongala

    Open to any new business that commenced operations in the past three years.

  • Sponsored by Murray Regional Tourism

    This category is open to any business offering goods or services within the tourism industry.

  • Sponsored by NBN Local

    This category spotlights and honors a business or organization whose selfless efforts have made a tangible, measurable impact on the community.