The Banyule BestBiz Awards recognise and celebrate business excellence across the Banyule municipality, as voted for by the community. Held every two years, The BestBiz Awards acknowledge the resilience and strength of our thriving local economy.
The BestBiz Awards promote local Banyule businesses and showcase the benefits of shopping, eating, and doing business locally. For the community, the Awards are an opportunity to reward much-loved businesses that go above and beyond for their customers.
The nine award categories include:
- Cafes and takeaway food
- Restaurants, pubs and bars
- Fresh produce
- Goods and services
- Hair, fashion and beauty services
- Health and wellbeing
- Professional services
- Home-based businesses
- The Newcomer – recognising businesses that have been in operation for 24 months or less
BestBiz Awards 2023
2023 marked the fifth anniversary of the awards, strengthening its place as a significant event on Banyule’s business calendar. A remarkable total of 9,588 online and paper-based votes were received, demonstrating the engagement and enthusiasm of the community.
The 2023 Bestbiz Awards and Networking Night took place on 15 June 2023 at the Heidelberg Golf Club, marking a momentous occasion to celebrate Banyule’s Bestbiz for the year. A total of 27 business finalists, along with their friends, family, and other local businesses attended to celebrate the memorable night.
Banyule City Council recognises the vital contribution made by home-based and startup businesses. A significant addition the 2023 awards was the introduction of the Home-Based Business Award, a category specifically created to honour the remarkable growth of home-based businesses.
Congratulations to all exceptional finalists and winners (winners are in bold):
- Cafes and takeaway food: Four Leaves Food Store, Little Bliss Coffee Bar, The Alleyway
- Fresh produce: Sculli Bros, Stephens and Sons Meats, The Froot Shop
- Professional services: East Ivanhoe Travel, MCV Careers, Mortgage Choice Greensborough
- Restaurants, pubs, bars: Lucille Bistro, Sir Henry Barkly Hotel, Urban Grooves
- Goods and services: Flower Club, Miracle Events, Were St. Trading
- The Newcomer: BFT Heidelberg, Sammich, Tone Store
- Hair, fashion and beauty: Hair by Ciccone, Hair by Two Sisters, Kimberley and Co Hair Salon
- Home-based business: Austin Rise B&B, Dots Singing & Music School, Play Health & Fitness
- Health and wellbeing: Banyule Massage Therapy Centre, F45 Training Heidelberg, Hustle & Thrive
Mayoral’s Choice Awards: Souva So Good, Barr’d Wine & Tapas Bar, Vinoshis Beverage Shop
