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.
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)
2026 Nillumbik NBAA nominees
Imagine Re-Evolution is a community driven organisation empowering young people aged 12 to 25 across Melbourne’s northeast through education, sustainability and community programs. Based in Eltham, the organisation fosters intergenerational connection, builds leadership skills and creates meaningful opportunities for young people to thrive through inclusive, purpose led initiatives and strong community partnerships.
North East Garage Doors Victoria is a family-owned business providing garage door repairs, installations and servicing across Melbourne’s northeast. Based in Diamond Creek, the business has built a strong reputation for honest advice, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service, supported by strong community relationships, efficient operations and a growing local team.
Complete Ag, founded by Young Business Achiever nominee Micah Edmonds, provides agricultural contracting and rural property services across the region. Specialising in hay contracting, mulching, land clearing and property clean ups, the business has earned a reputation for reliability, hard work and quality service, supporting farmers, landowners and rural communities.
Winners will be announced at the Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale in December 2026.
Watch the videos below to meet Nillumbik’s 2026 NBAA nominees.
For more information on the Northern Business Achievement awards, contact the Economic Development and Tourism team at business@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.
Celebrating Nillumbik’s 2025 NBAA 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.
Nominations for the 2027 Northern Business Achievement Awards are expected to open in early 2027.