Northern Business Achievement Awards
The Northern Business Achievement Awards (NBAA) celebrate the success and innovation of businesses across Melbourne’s northern region. Established to recognise outstanding small to medium enterprises, the awards provide a platform to highlight the contributions of local businesses in areas such as sustainability, leadership, innovation, new start-up and community impact.
Each year, councils from Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Nillumbik and Whittlesea nominate two exceptional businesses and a Young Business Achiever to be showcased at a quarterly NBAA breakfast event. These nominees then progress to the end-of-year awards gala, where winners are announced across multiple categories.
Nominations now open for 2026
We invite you to nominate your business, or a business you know, for the 2026 Northern Business Achievement Awards. This is an opportunity to recognise outstanding work, innovation and contributions to the local community.
Why nominate?
By nominating your business, big or small, if selected to be a Nillumbik Shire Council nominee, you can:
- gain visibility and recognition within the local and regional business community
- build connections with other businesses and industry leaders
- receive marketing benefits, including media exposure, promotion at the awards ceremony, and a short video featuring you and your business, created by the Nillumbik Shire Council
- increase your business’s credibility with customers, clients, and potential investors.
Award categories
- Philanthropy & Community Service Award
- Social Enterprise Award
- Industry Education Engagement Award
- Human Resources Award
- Customer Service Award
- Workplace Diversity Award
- Technology Award
- Best Start Up or Small Business Award
- Innovation & Enterprise Award
- Outstanding Initiative in Manufacturing Award
- Exporter of the Year Award
- Sustainability and Environment Award
- Young Business Achiever (YBA)
Young Business Achiever Category is a fantastic opportunity for a young person (under 30) to be acknowledged for their business talent and or, innovation, commitment to professional development, the community, or their ability to inspire and motivate others.
Whether your business is excelling in customer service, promoting workplace diversity, or leading the way in sustainability, there is an award category for you.
Nominate
Nominations close: COB 10 March 2026
Note: Your business must be located within the Nillumbik Shire Council municipality to be eligible. Award categories may change at any time at the discretion of NORTH Link.
Being selected as a NBAA nominee is a valuable opportunity to gain recognition, build credibility and expand your network within Melbourne’s northern business community.
Nominate today, or for more information contact the Economic Development and Tourism team at business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Congratulations to our 2025 Nillumbik Northern Business Achievement Award winners!
RadTest Australia
Best Start Up or Small Business Award 2025
Sustainable Building and Design
Sustainability and Environment Award 2025
Being selected as a NBAA nominee is a valuable opportunity to gain recognition, build credibility and expand your network within Melbourne’s northern business community. For more information, contact the Economic Development and Tourism team at business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.