Finalists announced for 2026 City of Whittlesea Business Awards

Published on 04 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Business Awards, with this year’s field reflecting the diversity, innovation, and strength of the municipality’s thriving business community.

These awards celebrate the achievements and impact of local enterprises that have demonstrated excellence across various areas. Representing a wide range of industries, finalists have been selected for each of the following six award categories:

Customer service

Funfields Themepark
Lashes On Point
Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
Whole Health Osteopathy

Innovation and enterprise

Eifers
IntelliTrac
Nexist
RapidMap

Sustainability and environment

Big Group Hug
Bygen
Green Power Solutions
Heidelberg Materials

Community contribution

Aalora Care
Find Your Way North
Oneway Lebanese Bakery
Repurpose It

Diversity and inclusion

All Ability Dental
Araluen Chancez Cafes
Costa

Small business

Beauty By Dua
Hair By I
Ladies That Lift
Rebalance Chinese Medicine

Winners will be announced at an awards night on Thursday 25 June 2026 at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC) in South Morang. The 2026 Business of the Year award will be chosen from the winners of each category.

For more information, visit the Business Awards page or contact business@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox

"Supporting local business to thrive is one of Council’s key priorities.

"The City of Whittlesea Business Awards provide a terrific opportunity to highlight the stories, successes, and spirit of our amazing local businesses and to celebrate our local business community.

"The hard work, passion, and dedication shown by this year’s finalists is reflective of our broader business community, whose contributions continue to help drive the City of Whittlesea forward."