Business awards
The Brightest & Best Business Awards 2025
Entries are now closed – finalised will be announced on 6 August 2025.
The Brightest & Best Business Awards are back for 2025 to celebrate Waverley’s entrepreneurial spirit and bring together our local business community. These Awards honour the dedication and valuable contributions of local businesses that help shape Waverley into a dynamic and thriving place to live, work and shop.
The Awards are open to all businesses, regardless of size, operating within the Waverley LGA. Whether your business operates from a commercial centre, village, or home, all Waverley businesses can self-nominate and enter the relevant Award categories.
Winning a Brightest & Best Business Award reflects your commitment to excellence and is a great way to celebrate your business achievements, while receiving well-deserved recognition and publicity.
This year, there are 15 Award categories, including new categories such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Best New Business and Business of the Year.
Winners and runners-up will receive in-kind prizes and cash vouchers, plus wide promotion across digital and media platforms.
Key Dates
Entries Open Monday, 16 June 2025
Entries Close (EXTENDED) Monday, 28 July 2025
Finalists Announced Wednesday, 6 August 2025
People’s Choice Voting Opens Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Awards Night Wednesday, 29 October 2025
| Award Category | Award Category |
|---|---|
| Beauty & Cosmetic Services | Healthcare & Medical |
| Best New Business | Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism |
| Business of the Year | People's Choice |
| Business Woman of the Year | Professional Services |
| Childcare & Education | Retail & E-Commerce |
| Creative & Digital | Sustainable Excellence |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Trade Services |
| Fitness & Wellness |
2025 Business Awards Entry Details
How to Enter
- Register your account by clicking through the ‘ENTER NOW’ button above or via https://waverley.awardsplatform.com
- Select your Award category (or categories) and start your entry—you can save and return at any time
- Submit your completed entry by Monday, 28 July 2025 (Extended Entry Close Date)
Eligibility to Enter
To enter the Waverley Brightest & Best Business Awards, your business must meet the eligibility criteria.
Please read the Terms & Conditions of Entry to check your eligibility and the General Guidelines and How to Guide before you start your application.
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