The Ballarat community was treated to an evening of live entertainment as award-winners were announced at the business excellence awards.
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The Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat business excellence awards were held via a live stream on Thursday night.
Award finalists glammed it up for the gala event to watch the live stream at multiple venues across the city, while community members joined the live stream from their living rooms.
The evening featured Andy Pobjoy, Dani Fry and Shandelle Cooke with a special appearance from Ballarat's very own David Hobson.
All category winners were announced during the evening, while the business of the year award will be announced at a live event in late November.
Commerce Ballarat chief executive officer Jodie Gillett said she wanted the awards event to be a celebration of Ballarat's amazing business community following a tough two years of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fourteen businesses won across 15 categories.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Ballarat Foundation Community Impact Award: Cafs
City of Ballarat Creative Industries Business Award: MDP Photography & Video
The WIN Network Customer Service Award: The Athlete's Foot Ballarat
Regional Development Australia Grampians Eat Drink West Award: Black Cat Truffles
Federation Business School Employer of the Year Award: Elements Health & Fitness
Bartlett Manufacturing Family Business Award: Buddies Community Access Network (C.A.N)
GROW Ballarat Health and Wellbeing Business Award: Uplift Therapy
Federation University Technology Park Innovation Award: Vitrafy Life Sciences
Nevetts Lawyers Manufacturing Award: Sovereign Press
Runway Ballarat New and Emerging Business Award: Vitrafy Life Sciences
Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre Professional Service Business Award: Chris Packer & Associates
Integra Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs Business Award: Carboni's Italian Kitchen
Ballarat Times News Group Retail Business Award: Formosa Gardens Nursery
Power FM Small Business Award: Frank Ford Travel
Central Highlands Water Trade Business Award: Trentron Electrical
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