Last Updated on July 3, 2025 by Graeme Sennett

A celebration of success

The achievements of the 2024 Federation University Gippsland Business Awards finalists were celebrated at a special breakfast on Friday, 2 August 2024.

This year’s 46 finalists, hailing from across Gippsland, represent the region’s most innovative, enthusiastic, professional, and outstanding businesses, according to Gippsland Business Awards (GBA) committee chairperson, Graeme Sennett.

“It is fantastic to see our finalists, whether big or small, new or established, come together and share their experiences and knowledge with their peers,” Mr Sennett said.

“As well as the opportunity for reflection on their own business success, the Federation University Gippsland Business Awards Telstra Finalist Breakfast provides a great opportunity for our finalists to meet with other businesspeople from right across the region.” He added.

Mr Sennett expressed gratitude to Federation University, the naming rights sponsor, and Telstra, the sponsor of this year’s finalists’ breakfast, for their continued support.

The 12 finalist categories include Accommodation, Beauty and Personal Care, Business and Professional Services, Food and Wine Producers, Health and Well-being, Hospitality, Innovation, Manufacturing, Mechanical Trades and Construction, New Business, Retail, and Tourism Activities and Attractions.

Each category winner will be announced at the gala presentation evening on Friday, 30 August at Federation University in Churchill. The major winner, the Gippsland Business of the Year, will be selected from the category winners and announced at the presentation evening.

“Always a special night for all involved, we are so very proud to have been continually bringing our fantastic region together for 26 years to celebrate excellence in Gippsland business,” said Mr. Sennett.

For further details of finalists refer to our finalists’ page at www.gba.org.au or refer to our media release:

2024 GBA Finalists Breakfast Media Release

For additional media comment please contact GBA Chair, Graeme Sennett 0417 509 149