Casey Business Awards 2026

You’re a business that lifts others up. This award recognises businesses that go the extra mile to strengthen the broader Casey economy by prioritising local supply chains, building meaningful partnerships and creating opportunities that benefit the whole community.

Are you a business leading the way in inclusion, diversity, and accessibility?

Your business embraces Casey’s diverse candidate pool and fosters an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are valued and supported.

You're recognised as a local business who excels in providing exceptional service and access to people with a disability. You actively promote diversity in your workforce, leadership, and business practices, creating a culture of respect, equity, and belonging.

This award recognises businesses that implement meaningful initiatives to ensure equal opportunities and embrace diverse perspectives to drive innovation, collaboration, and success.

To demonstrate your commitment to a diverse and inclusive business, the judging panel will assess:

• Clear demonstration of a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion
• A workplace culture that prioritises employee performance, retention, and attraction
• The integration of your diversity, access and inclusion policy into the business' everyday operations
• The strength of marketing strategies, brand identity, and customer engagement are also considered

Is sustainability a core focus of your business? Do you embrace the Circular Economy? This category gives you the opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainable practices.

Whether it's through reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, sourcing local products, or lowering your carbon emissions we want to recognise your efforts in fostering a more sustainable future. Don’t miss the chance to highlight your dedication to environmental responsibility.

To evaluate how your business integrates circular economy principles into its operations and sustainability efforts, the judging panel will assess:

• Strategies and initiatives demonstrating your business’s commitment to becoming more sustainable
• How your business operates within the circular economy
• Practical examples of everyday actions taken to minimise environmental impact
• Employee engagement in sustainability, including training, initiatives, and policies implemented within the workplace
• Contribution to the long-term health of the environment and local community, through initiatives that promote sustainability and environmental awareness
• The strength of marketing strategies, brand identity, and customer engagement are also considered

You're more than just an idea! You demonstrate exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in developing new ideas, products, services, or processes.

This award celebrates businesses that push the boundaries of traditional practices by introducing an innovative product, service, or process. It recognises businesses that embrace change and continuously evolve to meet the needs of the market, creating lasting value and setting new industry standards.

Innovative means your business has:

• Delivered a solution to a real-world problem, supported by evidence that the problem exists
• Built relationships to identify where your product or service fits and validated its demand
• Collaborated with industry experts to develop and refine the product or service
• Committed to ongoing innovation, including your ability to adapt to changes, respond to challenges, and continuously evolve to meet emerging trends or needs
• Has the potential to expand the innovation to other businesses or users
• The strength of marketing strategies, brand identity, and customer engagement are also considered

Small but mighty!

This category celebrates micro businesses with up to five employees, including home-based businesses, sole traders, and mobile operators. You deliver personalised service that meets your clients’ needs while staying agile and adaptable in an ever-changing business landscape. Whether overcoming challenges or seizing new opportunities, you prove that big impact comes in small packages!

Your dedication, resourcefulness, and hard work set you apart, building strong customer relationships and driving success. This award recognises those who go above and beyond, whether through exceptional service, smart growth, or innovation.

Showcasing resilience, creativity, and excellence in every aspect of your business.

To demonstrate your unique micro business, the judging panel will assess:

• Your business has 1 - 5 employees, including the owner
• Demonstrates effective management and operational efficiency within a small team
• Evidence of exceptional customer service, satisfaction, and retention strategies
• Commitment to ethical business practices and putting the interests of customers, employees, or the community above personal gain
• Ability to adapt to challenges, seize opportunities, and sustain business growth
• The strength of marketing strategies, brand identity, and customer engagement are also considered

Have you turned a groundbreaking idea into a thriving new business in Casey? Do you offer a unique product or service that sets you apart from the competition? If you’ve introduced an innovative approach to running your business, supplying your products, or delivering your services, this category is for you.

Whether you're a trendsetter, introducing new ideas, or taking a different approach, we want to recognise your efforts in transforming your vision into a thriving business.

This award celebrates new businesses that show exceptional promise, creativity, and an ability to make an impact in their industry.

The judging panel will assess the following:

• How your business has evolved from the initial business plan to where it stands today
• The unique value and creative solutions your business brings to the market
• The number of customers you’ve attracted and retained, and how you’ve fostered customer loyalty
• Eligible businesses that have commenced operations between June 30 2022 and July 1 2025, across any sector
• Revenue growth, profitability, and how well your business is performing
• The strength of marketing strategies, brand identity, and customer engagement are also considered

You’re a business that puts your customers at the heart of everything you do. This award celebrates businesses that consistently deliver outstanding service, listen to their customers and create meaningful, positive experiences at every touchpoint.