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Lord Mayor's Small Business Awards

The Lord Mayor’s Small Business Awards acknowledge and celebrate Melbourne’s longstanding independent small businesses, and the people who run them.

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Each year we say thank you to the small businesses that make a significant contribution to the city’s culture, economic prosperity and liveability.

The awards honour the achievements of small businesses that have been operating in the City of Melbourne for milestones of 10+, 20+, 40+ years and recognise outstanding organisations in the Small Business of the Year and Small Business Innovation award.​

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Latest winners

2024 40-plus years

This Award recognises small businesses that have operated continuously within the City of Melbourne for at least 40 years.

2024 20-plus years

This Award recognises small businesses that have operated continuously within the City of Melbourne for at least 20 years.

2024 10-plus years

This Award recognises small businesses that have operated continuously within the City of Melbourne for at least 10 years.

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Previous winners

Discover the stories of recent winners of the Lord Mayor's Small Business Awards.

Entry and judging

Learn about award categories and the application process.

our acknowledgement

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  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.