THE finalists are in for this year’s Bass Coast Business Awards!
This year’s Judged Awards attracted 46 entries, and according to Bass Coast Shire Council it’s a strong signal that forward-thinking and entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Bass Coast. Business Innovation proved to be the most popular category, followed closely by New Business.
When it came to the People’s Choice Awards, the support was just as strong, according to council. Nearly 2000 votes were cast across the seven categories, impressively recognising 149 different businesses. It’s a number that might surprise some, how many local businesses could you name? It shows just how broad, connected and valued our local economy truly is.
No surprises in a region known for its passionate producers and paddock-to-plate experiences, Food and Beverage stood out as the most popular People’s Choice category, with the highest number of business nominations and almost a quarter of all votes.
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Rochelle Halstead said the awards are a chance to stop and recognise just how far our local businesses have come:
“I talk to business owners every day and I’m constantly blown away by their passion, adaptability and drive, whether they’ve been in the game for decades or just starting out,” Cr Halstead said.
“I hope everyone who entered the awards takes a moment to reflect on how far they’ve come. These awards are your night to celebrate your achievements, enjoy a well-earned night off, and connect with others who are building something special here in Bass Coast – especially in a year where nearly 150 businesses were nominated by the community itself.”
Winners will be announced at our Celebration Night on Friday, August 22, at Silverwater Resort in San Remo. Whether you’re there to cheer on your business, connect with industry leaders, or get inspired to throw your hat in the ring next year, this is the night for it.
Tickets are now available at 2025BassCoastBusinessAwards.eventbrite.com.au
Judged Awards Finalists:
Access, Equity and Inclusion
- Empowered Lactation Consulting
- Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
- Southcoast Psychology
Business Innovation
- Empowered Lactation Consulting
- Inverloch Bike Hire
- Trent Allen Building Pty Ltd
Environmental Sustainability
- Hycon Homes Pty Ltd
- Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
- San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op
Event Excellence
- Bass Coast Yoga Festival
- Inverloch Running Festival
- Ocean Sounds 2025 (The Hills Are Alive Group)
Marketing and Communications
- Coast to Coast Conveyancing
- Made. By Bronte
- Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre
New Business
- Made. By Bronte
- Mates Gin Distillery Pty Ltd
- Phillip Island Sauna
People's Choice Awards Finalists:
Accommodation and Tourism Attraction
- Anchor Belle Holiday Park
- Maru Koala and Animal Park
- Wildlife Coast Cruises
Food and Beverage
- Beachside Bakehouse
- Harman Wines
- Hotel Phillip Island
Hair and Beauty
- H Bombs Barbershop
- Studio 13
- Urban Hair
Health and Lifestyle
- Bass Coast Support Work Services
- Phillip Island Sauna
- Voyage Fitness Wonthaggi
Online, Mobile and Home-Based Business
- Empowered Lactation Consulting
- Foodies on Phillip Island
- Made. By Bronte
Retail and Services
- Bass Coast Boat & Caravan Storage
- Dalyston General Store
- San Remo Butchers
Trade
- Bass Coast Carpentry and Maintenance
- ESI Solutions
- McKenzie Motors and Machinery
