The Awards aimed to recognise outstanding businesses and events across the region and provided an opportunity for like-minded people to network and celebrate success.

Neoen Business of the Year, Action Steel Industries

Goldacres Best Community Event, Avoca Arts & Gardens Inc 

Skillinvest Apprentice/Trainee of the Year, Alyssa Heard (Chalambar Golf Club) 

Federation University Australia Business School Best New Business, Pyrenees Premium Cuts 

The Weekly Advertiser Excellence in Agriculture/Viticulture, Subrosa Wines 

3WM/MIXX FM Best Tourism Attraction, Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park 

Pyrenees Shire Council Best Retail Business, Skinco 

Bests Wines Excellence in Hospitality/Food & Beverage, Steelcutters Cottage 

Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership Healthy Workplace Award, Ararat Physiotherapy & Health Services 

Simpsons Labour Hire Employee of the Year, Sandra Cashin (Gariwerd Motel)

Northern Grampians Shire Council Best Community/Social Enterprise, Eventide Homes 

Federation University Australia Excellence in Professional Service, Solace Beauty Lounge and Wellness Spa 

Regional Development Australia Best Major Tourism Event, Rainbow Serpent Festival

Ararat Rural City Council Excellence in Manufacturing, Action Steel Industries 

Southern Cross Austereo Peoples' Choice Award, Gariwerd Motel