2026 Award Categories
In 2026 we are thrilled to announce a new category – Äpprentice of the Year” – sponsored by Byford Equipment. Two additional awards will be celebrated, Sustainability – sponsored by Bendigo Kangan Institute and Community Minded – sponsored by NBN Local.
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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
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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.
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Sponsored by ACE Radio, Edge, 2QN
Open to any person under the age of 35 who has started and is running their own successful business.
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Sponsored by McPherson Media
Open to any business selling products directly to the general public.
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Sponsored by Telstra
Open to any business providing professional services to the general public or to other businesses.
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Sponsored by Foodmach
Open to any business involved in manufacturing, fabricating, processing, or value-adding, or providing a trade service.
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Sponsored by Kagome
Open to any business providing Health and Wellbeing services to the community.
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Sponsored by Bendigo Kangan Institute
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.
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Sponsored by CVGT
Recognising excellence in an individual employee. Applications must be completed by the employer (of the employee being entered).
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Sponsored by Rich River Golf Club
Open to any business providing food (hospitality), accommodation or entertainment services.
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Sponsored by Yield Insurance
Open to any business where the proprietor's residence is also the principal place of business.
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Sponsored by Greenham
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.
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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. Less than 100 FTE
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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. More than 100 FTE
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Sponsored by Community Bank Rushworth and Tongala
Open to any new business that commenced operations in the past three years.
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Sponsored by Murray Regional Tourism
This category is open to any business offering goods or services within the tourism industry.
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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.
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Sponsored by Byford Equipment
Campaspe Murray Business Awards are proud to introduce a new category to celebrate “Apprentice of the Year”. This award recognises the excellence of an Apprentice who has shown outstanding effort in providing exceptional value to his/her employer. Applications must be completed by the employer (of the apprentice being entered).
