Kyabram-based business Empire Signs Group took out the 2024 Business of the Year award at the 2026 Campaspe Murray Business Awards. And this year it could be your business taking out the top gong.
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Aidan Briggs
The Campaspe Murray Business Awards are on again, giving people a chance to shine a spotlight on a top business or employee in the region.
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Now in their 24th year, the awards celebrate excellence and innovation across a diverse range of industries.
Businesses operating within the Campaspe Shire and Murray River Council areas are eligible to apply, with 16 categories on offer in 2026.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell said the awards continued to highlight the strength and diversity of the local business community.
“These awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the incredible businesses that drive our local economy, from long-standing enterprises that have supported our communities for generations, to new and emerging businesses making their mark,’’ he said.
2026 Campaspe Murray Business Awards
Greenham Agri-Business Award
Yield Insurance Home Based Business Award
Foodmach Manufacturing and Trade Award
C4EM Professional Service — Community Award (small)
Coolabah Turf Professional Service — Community Award (large)
Kagome Health and Wellbeing Award
Murray Regional Tourism (MRTB) Tourism and Events Award
CVGT Employee of the Year Award
Community Bank Rushworth and Tongala New Business Award
Telstra Business Professional Service Business Award
McPherson Media Group Retail Award
Rich River Golf Club Hospitality Award
Ace Radio/Edge/2QN Young Entrepreneur Award
Byford Equipment Apprentice of the Year
NBN Local Community-Minded Award
Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) Sustainability Award
Three new categories have been added for the 2026 event — the sustainability award, community-minded award and apprentice of the year — expanding the way you can recognise businesses and individuals.
Businesses operating within the Campaspe Shire and Murray River Council areas are eligible to apply, with 16 award categories to nominate for.
Applications close June 28.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said the popular Nichol Trading People’s Choice Award would also return, giving the community a chance to get involved.
Nichol Trading’s Glenda Nichol (centre) with Gargarro Botanic Gardens Cafe’s Leon McAsey, and Joel Raglus, who took out the popular people’s choice award at the 2024 event.
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Aidan Briggs
“The People’s Choice Award allows the public to vote for their favourite finalist business, providing another way to recognise those who go above and beyond,’’ he said.
Voting for the People’s Choice Award will open from July 31.
Winners will be announced at the gala celebration dinner on October 21 where the prestigious Business of the Year Award will also be presented to one of the category award winners.
For details, including category information and the online application form, visit the Campaspe Murray Business Awards website at www.campaspemurraybusinessawards.com
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