Northern Business Achievement Awards Archive
2022 NBAA winners
iBuild Building Solutions
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
EXPORT AWARD sponsored by Pitcher Partners
TECHNOLOGY AWARD sponsored by Business nbn
Royal Nut Company
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
Brunswick Aces
INDUSTRY EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Last Hurrah Funerals
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
Fungi Solutions
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIONMENT AWARD sponsored by Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing Group
Krash & Co.
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macpherson Kelley
Upzeez
BEST START UP-BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
The Greenery Home and Garden
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Match Works
PACKQUEEN
OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD sponsored by Options Consulting Group
Wine In A Glass
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by OET
Buttermans Track Wines
BEST MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Melbourne’s North Food Group
Naught Distilling
EXPORT ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Melbourne’s North Food Group
With Young Business Achievers
- Abhay (Ash) Sharma – North Star Dental
- Nicholas Costanzo – Nick’s Gnocchi & Pasta
- Evan Mamonitis – Eternity Apparel
- Alexandra Trapouzanlis-Giuliani – Dulce Gelateria
- Ben Circosta – Bippi
- Hayden Marks – Melbourne Bushfood
2021 NBAA winners
The Mushroom Place
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Restaurant St. Lawrence
BEST START UP OR MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Melbourne’s North Food Group
Lashes On Point
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
INOX Australia
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by Pitcher Partners
URBNSURF
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
CERES
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
INOX Australia
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by OET – Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment
Softmed
OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD sponsored by Options Consulting Group
Marshall Street Studios
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (Philanthropic Business) AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
URBNSURF
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (Philanthropic Business) AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
Free to Feed
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (Philanthropic Organisation) AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
M&M Printworks
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Melbourne’s North Advanced Manufacturing Group
Stupid Old Studios
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by North and West Melbourne Data Analytics Hub
The Mushroom Place
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
With Young Business Achievers
- Caleb Otswald, Verve Collective (Banyule City Council)
- Rose Stewart, The Koorie Circle and Clothing the Gaps (City of Darebin)
- Nick Restall, Integra Systems (Hume City Council)
- Benny Archer, Gallery7six5 (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Jessica Kate Wall, Bertocchi Smallgoods (City of Whittlesea)
- Ai-Thi Ngo, Delicia Acai + Protein Bar (Moreland City Council)
2020 NBAA winners
Floridia Cheese
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Blue Pear Pantry
BEST START UP OR MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Bank of Melbourne
Sealane Group
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Floridia Cheese
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by Matthews Steer
Sage Business Group
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
Dulux Australia
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Snap
Posture Balance
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Glenroy Bakery
OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD sponsored by Options Consulting Group
Moon Rabbit
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
Ben Hutchinson Landscapes
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Jemena
Ultralift Australia
TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by Readiitel
Mocopan Coffee
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
Repurpose It
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Molly Cochrane, Leni Swims (Banyule City Council)
- Merve Onder (City of Darebin)
- Kale Nairn, Hume Tennis and Community Centre (Hume City Council)
- Lochland Umseher, Posture Balance (City of Moreland)
- Nicholas Jamison, Hot Coals Catering (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Alexander Prisani, Coffee Hit Epping (City of Whittlesea)
2019 NBAA winners
That’s Amore Cheese
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Bio2Lab
BEST START UP OR MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Bank of Melbourne
That’s Amore Cheese
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Naturally Good Products
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by Matthews Steer
Brite
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
Transit Dance
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Acer
Limelite
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Hawkers Beer
OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD sponsored by Options Consulting Group
Spark Health
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
Hot Coals Catering
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Combo
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by Snap
Chancez Cafes by Araluen
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
Omnitech Playgrounds
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Samatar Yusuf, Bright Young Minds (Banyule City Council)
- Keylee Gunn, Mordern Orthodontics (City of Darebin)
- Shima Rahmatizadeh, EngJunior (Hume City Council)
- Ella Brothers, Combo (Moreland City Council)
- Ellie Dunstan, Dress Hire AU (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Sharnie Robinson, Ferguson Plarre (City of Whittlesea)
2018 NBAA winners
DEK Technologies
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Concrete Collective
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Balashi Flowers
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
DEK Technologies
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Nobody Denim
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Pearsons Lawyers
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
Melbourne Market
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
Love It Landscaping
TECHNOLOGY AWARD sponsored by Telstra
B2C Technologies
BEST START UP OR MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Bank of Melbourne
Paleo Pure & Bod Kombucha
OUTSTANDING INITIATIVE IN MANUFACTURING AWARD sponsored by Energy Australia
Boots For All
PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Inner North Community Foundation
The Project Office & Enesys
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Apprenticeships Matter
With Young Business Achievers
- Kristy Bryans, Ink Design Solutions (Banyule City Council)
- Jack Lombardo, The Bridge & Moon Rabbit Cafe (City of Darebin)
- Jake Parker, Delaware North (Hume City Council)
- Adrian Genovese, Genobile Brothers (Moreland City Council)
- Andrew Campbell, The Optimal Health Lab (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Mitch Brittain, DBC2 (City of Whittlesea)
2017 NBAA winners
Elk
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Space Tank Studio
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Nova Caravans
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Elk
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Shiny Embroidery
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Stainless Services
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
LP Warren Homes
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
Your Coffee
TECHNOLOGY AWARD sponsored by Telstra
Close the Loop
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Apprenticeships Matter
Hyperwave
BEST START UP OR MICROBUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Bank of Melbourne
Rooftop Honey
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Peter Owen, Dolphin Products (Banyule City Council)
- Anthony Gatt, Anthony Master of Massage (City of Darebin)
- Chloe Morris, Circular Food (Hume City Council)
- Monica Vedar, Brauz (City of Moreland)
- Dan Pask, Event Plants (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Rhiana Spinoso, Kaygees Gymnastics (City of Whittlesea)
2016 NBAA winners
ecoMaster
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
ecoMaster
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Dorevitch Pathology
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Giorgio Dental Laboratory
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Merino & Jumbuck
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
healthAbility
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
With Young Business Achievers
- Sean Porter, Instabooth (Banyule City Council)
- Daniel Rogers, CH James (City of Darebin)
- Tiffany Sacco, Leading Real Estate Sunbury (Hume City Council)
- Dean Apostolopoulos, Merino & Jumbuck (Moreland City Council)
- Samantha Francis, Gumsports Academy of Movement & Excellence (City of Whittlesea)
2015 NBAA winners
Compumedics
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Metal Drilling
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Latitude
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Compumedics
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
Going Green Solutions
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
DASSI
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
Sussex Taps
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by NORTH Link
HiCity
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Melbourne Polytechnic
New Age Caravans
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Kate McLean, Mary Mary Studio (City of Darebin)
- Kimberly Lane, People (City of Darebin)
- Alex Sibbison, Masterworks Media Productions (Hume City Council)
- Morgan Ranieri, Your Grocer (Moreland City Council)
- Daniel Ramaekers, Forte Plumbing (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Ror Akot, Ror (City of Yarra)
2014 NBAA winners
ACSO
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
FPC Food Plastics
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Crivelli Fine Coffee
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Expedition Apparel
EXPORT AWARD AWARD
Australian Office
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Clean Force Property Services
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
GIW Environmental Solutions
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Telstra
With Young Business Achievers
- Colin Chen, Dolphin Products (City of Darebin)
- Dempsey Ross, Parkryoal Hotel Melbourne Airport (Hume City Council)
- Brent Schwennesen, EnerMech (Moreland City Council)
- Nicole Sacco, Continental (City of Whittlesea)
2013 NBAA winners
Rutledge AV
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Victorian Government
Della Rosa Foods
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
Rutledge AV
CUTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Cornerstone Solutions
EXPORT AWARD AWARD sponsored by Innovativity
Rutledge
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Centorrino Technologies
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers
GJK Facility Services
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Telstra
Aegis
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AWARD sponsored by Centre for Dialogue
With Young Business Achievers
- Stacey Klaaysen, Allure Photography (City of Darebin)
- Jessica Barnewall, Masters Home Improvement (Hume City Council)
- Natasha Jesic, The Vintage Rose Bookshop (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Enza Barilla, St Monica’s College (City of Whittlesea)
2012 NBAA winners
Edlyn Foods
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by Department of Business and Innovation
Indigenous Design and Land Management
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Telstra
Show Works
EXPORT AWARD sponsored by GTE Australia
Mamor Chocolates & High Tea Szalon
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by MatchWorks
Integra Systems
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
IPM Technologies
INUDSTRY-EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
Ernest Hillier
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macperhson Kelley Lawyers and Moore Stephens
With Young Business Achievers
- Jordan Poll, Mastercut Butchers (Banyule City Council)
- Abdul Abdulranhanthan, Dennis Panels (City of Darebin)
- Ryan Pieper, Brite Services (Hume City Council)
- Anna Campbell, Anna Campbell Design (Moreland City Council)
- Shasta Blackmore, Diamond Creek Community Centre (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Anthony Mezza, CP Partners (City of Whittlesea)
- Pooja Harlschandra, PAN International (City of Yarra)
2011 NBAA winners
WILLOW WARE AUSTRALIA
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by Department of Business and Innovation
ELTHAM COLLEGE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD sponsored by Magellan Logistics
THE KARA GROUP OF COMPANIES
EXPORT AWARD
WILLOW WARE AUSTRALIA
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD sponsored by Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers
MERCY HEALTH
INDUSTRY EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT AWARD sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA
IMPACT DIGITAL
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD sponsored by AusIndustry
WILLOW WARE AUSTRALIA
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD sponsored by Sustainability Victoria
PHILIP STOKES STUDIO GLASS
NORTH LINK CHAIRMAN’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Romina Castellan, City of Darebin (City of Darebin)
- Sarah Catanese, Mantra Tullamarine (Hume City Council)
- Anisa Ismail, Emaan (Moreland City Council)
- Owen McCrink, Continental (City of Whittlesea)
- Alicia Vengust, Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Lena Lim, Combo (City of Yarra)
2010 NBAA winners
Dolphin Products
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Enviro Group
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD
Combo
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
The Bean Alliance
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD
Dolphin Products
VICTORIAN FREIGT AND LOGISTICS COUNCIL EXPORT AWARD
CMA EcoCycle
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Tim Martin, Trent Refrigeration (Banyule City Council)
- Late Gurney, Northern Bullants Football Club (City of Darebin)
- Ashour Denkha, Toll in2store (Hume City Council)
- Matthew Barnes, Modec (Moreland City Council)
- Sasha Berkefeld, Nillumbik Shire Council (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Gerard Weeks, Sutton Tools (City of Whittlesea)
- Lorcan Shin-Yew Kan, Charcoal Lane (City of Yarra)
2009 NBAA winners
Chris’ Greek Dips & Yoghurts
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Modec
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Lovitt Technologies
EXPORT AWARD
Chocolatier
HUMAN RESOURCES AWARD
Zeobond
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE AWARD
With Young Business Achievers
- Jenny Lee, Autolive (City of Darebin)
- Suzanna Jones, RSP Automotive and Industrial (Hume City Council)
- Monique Kaucic, Brunswick Business Incubator (Moreland City Council)
- Robert Johnstone, Urbaneco Australia (Nillumbik Shire Council)
- Nicholas Collins, Electromold (City of Whittlsea)
- Veronica Angotti, Make-A-Wish (City of Yarra)
Partners and sponsorship
The NBAA recognise the achievements of businesses in Melbourne’s north.
Attendance at these breakfasts provides organisations with exposure to over 200 people consisting of a cross-section of business leaders from across the region.
Corporate sponsors receive extensive promotional presence and discounts to attend the breakfast series.
For sponsorship information, contact Chris James on:
03 9479 3336 or c.james@latrobe.edu.au.