Calling all local businesses – get ready to shine!
We’re excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Huon Valley Business Awards, with a closing date of Friday 13th June.
Category winners receive a beautiful trophy at the Gala Awards Dinner on Friday 11th July and entry to the awards is free, all thanks to our sponsor Community Bank Huon Valley – Bendigo Bank.
Why enter?
Entering the Business Awards provides your business with an unparalleled opportunity to:
- Gain recognition at a local, regional and state level.
- Get free advertising and recognition.
- Raise the profile and showcase your business.
- Build a reputation for excellence inside and outside your industry.
- Benchmark your business year on year and against other businesses in your local area and industry.
- Improve employee engagement by involving your employees in the entry process.
- Boost staff morale through the recounting of successes and wins in your business.
- Entry into the business awards is FREE.
CATEGORIES
- Manufacturing, Construction, Export & Trade Services (e.g. electricians, plumbers etc.)
- Professional Services (real estate, solicitors, accounting, surveyors etc.)
- Retail and Retail Services (including hair & beauty)
- Medical and allied health (doctors, dentists, chiropractors, masseur etc)
- Designers, Creators and Makers
- Food & Hospitality (restaurants, cafes, mobile vans)
- New Business Start Up (less than 2 years old)
- Tourism, Accommodation, Events and Entertainment
- Brewers, Wineries & Distillers
- KHBEC Business of the Year (must be a financial member of KHBEC to enter)
All categories include those businesses that are operated from home
Eligibility Criteria – Open to all businesses registered or operating in the Huon Valley Local Government Area
Entries received before 31st May, 2025 all go into the draw for a hamper of Huon Valley products from Tasmanian Gourmet Online.
The 2025 Huon Valley Business Awards are proudly brought to you by the Kingborough and Huon Business Enterprise Centre – giving guidance and support to businesses or business intenders since 1999. Thank you to The Community Bank Huon Valley for their generous sponsorship of the event.
www.khbec.com.au Phone: 6229 9200
We were pleased to receive these words from past award entrants.
“I enjoyed filling in my award nomination as it was easy to complete. Awards help your business build credibility and get your business free publicity.
Whether or not you even hit ‘submit’ on that application, there is so much value to gain from having a long, hard look at your business by applying for awards.
I urge all businesses to also ” throw their hat in the ring” and enter the Awards. It’s free, courtesy of the sponsor.”
Kirk Pinner – Island Coast Spirits
“It is great to recognized as one of the many outstanding businesses in this community. We are all proud of what we do and whilst we regularly receive fantastic feedback from out customers, this just further encourages us to keep producing great teas for people to enjoy and gain health benefits from. We love being part of this community”.
Samantha Brown – The Art of Tea