2023 Business Awards
A look back at the 2023 Business Awards
In it's first year, the City of Whittlesea Business Awards was a huge success. Held on 18 May 2023, at Mantra Epping, the evening was attended by 180 guests with 30 businesses shortlisted across six categories. It was a great opportunity to recognise the importance of our local business community and reward those businesses who show excellence in their field.
The inaugural Business of the Year Award went to Repurpose It.

From left to right - George Hatzimanolis MD, Erin Ford, Aristos Karavias GM,Tanya Hall and John McCluskey from Repurpose It.
Watch the 2023 awards night video for highlights from this special event.
Photo Gallery
See more Business Award 2023 action in the photo gallery
2023 finalists and winners
Start up
Winner: Brewer Sisters
Finalists
- Dahlia & Thyme Studio Florals
- Lady Sevin Cafe
- Zest Property Partners
- Beauty By Dua
Customer Service
Winner: Ristic Real Estate
Finalists
- Quest Epping
- King of Paws
- Farm Vigano
- Stafford Engineering
Innovation and enterprise
Winner: Whittlesea Community Connections
Innovation & Enterprise Finalists
- Mantra Epping
- Social Living
- Enterprise Tooling
- IntelliTrac
Sustainability and environment
Winner: Repurpose It
Finalists
- Hanson Landfill Services
- That's Amore Cheese
- Social Living
- Eco Green Group
Community contribution
Winner: LINK Community and Transport
Finalists
- Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates
- A Grade Resumes
- Amy Bajada
- Brotherhood St Laurence
Workplace diversity
Winner: Costa Mushrooms Exchange
Finalists
- Abruzzo Lab
- Floridia Cheese
- Edlyn Foods
- Whittlesea Community Connections
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