Finalists Announced for the 2025 Business Awards
Published on 17 October 2025
Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards.
This year’s awards received more than 120 nominations across seven categories.
Each category highlights the people and enterprises that help build a thriving local economy – one that values innovation, care for people and place, environmental sustainability, and strong community connections.
The winners will be announced at the Business Awards Presentation Evening on Wednesday 19 November at Boomtown in Castlemaine.
Finalists have now been selected across the following categories:
Community Impact
- Rhythm First Aid
- Tarrangower Times
- The Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative
Local Food Excellence
- Golden Nugget Restaurant
- Long Paddock Cheese & The Cheese School
- Superhero Bánh Mì
Innovation and Technology
- EnviroShop Newstead
- Like Butter
- Warral Maldon
Sustainability Hero
- Goodness Flour
- Green Goes the Grocer
- Like Butter
Accessibility Champion
- Big4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
- Maldon Bakery
- Theatre Royal Castlemaine
Outstanding Workplace
- Big4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
- Golden Nugget Restaurant
- PJ's Discount Tyre Service
NextGen Champion
- Castlemaine Circus
- Castlemaine Mowers & Ag
- Shedshaker Brewing
People’s Choice
- The Castlemaine Community Investment Co‑operative
- Shedshaker Brewing
- Theatre Royal Castlemaine
Council’s Manager Economy and Culture Merryn Tinkler said: “We’re lucky to have such exceptional businesses here in Mount Alexander Shire.”
“They’re not just creating jobs, they’re helping build a thriving economy that looks after local people, our towns and landscapes, and the future of our region.
“The stories we’ve heard this year have been truly inspiring, and the judges had an incredibly tough job choosing finalists.
“Congratulations to our finalists as well as everyone who contributes to our thriving local business community.”
The Business Awards Presentation Evening is a chance to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions of our local businesses – from creating supportive workplaces and accessible spaces, to championing local food, sustainability and new ideas.
Tickets are now on sale and expected to sell quickly. To book, visit www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Business-Awards
For further information, contact Daniel Bone, Economic Development Coordinator, on 5471 1700 or email d.bone@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.