Business of the Year
Business of the Year Selection Criteria đź“‹
The Business of the Year award recognises a GBA category winner who demonstrates exceptional all‑round performance, industry leadership, and a strong commitment to the Gippsland region.
While judging begins with the scores awarded within each entrant’s individual category, the final selection reflects a broader assessment of business excellence, including their:
While judging begins with the scores awarded within each entrant’s individual category, the final selection reflects a broader assessment of business excellence, including their:
- Innovation, integrity, creativity, effectiveness, and growth.
- Business leadership and future vision.
- Customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Staff training, development, and engagement.
- Environmental responsibility and community impact.
- Commitment to equality, inclusivity, and diversity.
- Adoption and use of technology.
Ultimately, the Business of the Year award recipient is seen as a “standard bearer” for business success in Gippsland, representing the region’s values, resilience, and aspirations.
After individual category scoring is completed, the full judging panel meets to discuss, evaluate, and agree upon the most deserving candidate. This collaborative adjudication ensures the Business of the Year recipient represents the highest standard of excellence demonstrated in the year’s awards.
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Tequa Plumbing & Civil
2025
Tequa Plumbing & Civil’s strategic foresight, focus on people and technology, and commitment to workforce development, was a clear indication of its role as a leader in addressing industry challenges head-on. Demonstrating a passion for their industry and their people by delivering initiatives like the Tequa Academy to address industry-wide staffing challenges, show how Tequa Plumbing & Civil is providing for long term sustainability to enable future growth and development.
Foundation Civil & Mining
2024
Foundation Civil and Mining had demonstrated exponential growth since it was established, driven by a strong focus on value and providing return on investment for major customers. Demonstrating a real passion for their industry and the local community, they have continually identified and capitalised on opportunities for growth, while also planning for their future development and long term sustainability.
Turnbull Motors, Warragul Nissan & Mitsubishi
2023
Gurneys Cider
2022
TM&H Mitre 10
2021
Moe’s TM&H Mitre 10 has won the top honour at the annual Federation University Gippsland Business Awards after being named Gippsland Business of the Year at a virtual awards ceremony on Friday night.
Tinamba Hotel
2019
Business has stayed true to its ethos of service excellence and has done so for 10 years.
Warragul Dental Care
2018
Demonstrates leadership by being at the forefront of technology including 3D scanning and printing and also coaching others in the industry. A significant innovation has been the introduction of Dogter Bruce (DOG) to help anxious clients which has created a great deal of interest. The business is accessible to everyone with free dental screenings and sessions for kids as well as accepting free community health service patients.