Esther Lauaki
While 2020 marks a difficult year for businesses, Geelong’s best and brightest are still shining.
Finalists for the upcoming Geelong Business Excellence Awards were announced earlier this week with 60 of the region’s businesses, young entrepreneurs and leaders in the running for the coveted title.
For 35 years, the awards have been designed to recognise and celebrate clever, creative and thriving businesses.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ben Flynn says to be named as a finalist is a huge testament to the incredible resilience of the business community.
“The Geelong Chamber of Commerce are extremely pleased with the number of entries received which are similar to previous years,” Ben says.
“This is an incredible achievement, given we are in the midst of a pandemic and the sharpest economic contraction in history.
“In the face of the current health pandemic, the purpose of the awards remains the same. We are creating a platform to shine the spotlight on our clever, creative and resilient Geelong businesses and business leaders.”
Ben says the Chamber team is working hard to bring the community together virtually to offer positivity in these challenging times.
He says the support of major sponsors LBW Business + Wealth Advisors and Deakin University is what makes this new virtual format possible.
The virtual awards presentation is a free event and will take place on October 15 from 7pm.
For a full list of finalists visit www.gbea.com.au/news
