City of Whittlesea celebrates local enterprise excellence
Published on 26 June 2026
The City of Whittlesea business community came together to celebrate the inspirational achievements, contributions and success stories of local enterprises at the 2026 City of Whittlesea Business Awards on Thursday 25 June.
Held at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang, the fourth annual awards night recognised excellence across six categories and crowned civil construction company Eifers the 2026 Business of the Year.
A finalist in 2025, Eifers claimed this year’s Innovation and Enterprise Award before also being presented the night’s top honour. The Epping-based company’s commitment to sustainability, creative problem-solving and cutting-edge technology has powered its rise from a three-person operation to industry leader in the City of Whittlesea.
Open exclusively to members of the City of Whittlesea Business Network, the awards showcased the local business owners and operators whose vision, passion and innovation across a wide range of sectors continues to shape our community.
The winners were:
- Community Contribution Award: Repurpose It
- Customer Service Award: Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
- Diversity and Inclusion Award: All Ability Dental
- Innovation and Enterprise Award: Eifers
- Small Business Award: Ladies That Lift
- Sustainability and Environment Award: Bygen
- Business of the Year: Eifers
For more information about the awards and finalists, visit the 2026 Business Awards page.
Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox:
“Congratulations to all the award winners and finalists. We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our remarkable business community.
“This year’s nominees reflect the diversity, dedication, strength, and resilience of businesses across the City of Whittlesea that help power our local economy and drive our municipality forward. Your commitment to quality has raised the bar.”