2019 Award Winners
Multicultural Impact Award
MULTICULTURAL IMPACT AWARD 2019
MURADIYE SELVI – SELVI PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Criteria considered: Encouraging participation in the work force within the Northern Metropolitan multicultural community. Businesses that encourage unity and social cohesion. Businesses that contribute to a better understanding of the Northern Metropolitan regions diverse communities. Businesses that help create positive attitudes towards multicultural communities. 
Business Excellence Award
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2019 – OTAO KITCHEN
Criteria considered: Profitability Innovation and/or creativity Financial & social challenges overcome Contribution to community 
Most Promising New Business Award
MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS 2019 – ROBOFUN
Criteria considered: Contribution to community Profitability Innovation and/or creativity Financial & social challenges overcome 
Women's Small Business Champion
WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION 2019
DORA MOSES – DEWDROPS EARLY LEARNING
Criteria considered:
- Demonstrating innovation, determination and/or entrepreneurial drive to overcome business obstacles or adversity.
- Mentored or inspired others to strive for success.
- Contributed to a better understanding of the Northern Metropolitan regions diverse communities.
- Displayed sound financial management and acumen.
- Used their success to contribute to the community.
Stepping Stones Promising Graduate Award
STEPPING STONES MOST PROMISING GRADUATE 2019
TAFADZWA (TAFY) SEADE
INNER ACTIVE PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY
Criteria considered:
- Applicant must be a graduate of the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Stepping Stones Program.
- Has demonstrated innovation, determination and/or entrepreneurial drive to overcome business obstacles or adversity.
- Prepared a Business Plan that shows promise, that is well researched, realistic, clearly written and include details of a market analysis, description of product/s or service/s, financial overview and proposed marketing and sales activities.
2019 Finalists
Business Excellence Category 2019
- Coburg Dental Group
- Diskin Life
- Elite Print Solutions
Most Promising New Business Category 2019
- Biggin and Scott North
- Flavourhood Tours
- Green Valley Victoria
- The Perfect Barber Shop
- Westgarth Pharmacy
Stepping Stones Most Promising Graduate Finalists 2019
- Ita Andehui Lopez Alonso – SALSITAS – Honourable Mention
- Noor Safiqa (Lilly) Hassan – Lilly Loves Cakes
- Maria Alejandra Valenzuela – Kelkay Jewellery
2017 Award Winners
Multicultural Impact Award
MULTICULTURAL IMPACT AWARD 2017
AFRO HUB
Criteria considered:
Encouraging participation in the work force within the Northern Metropolitan multicultural community.
Businesses that encourage unity and social cohesion.
Businesses that contribute to a better understanding of the Northern Metropolitan regions diverse communities.
Businesses that help create positive attitudes towards multicultural communities.
Business Excellence Award
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2017
DOLPHIN PRODUCTS
Criteria considered:
Profitability
Innovation and/or creativity
Financial & social challenges overcome
Contribution to community
Most Promising New Business Award
MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS 2017
DEEP OCEAN FISH & CHIPPERY
Criteria considered:
Contribution to community
Profitability
Innovation and/or creativity
Financial & social challenges overcome
Women's Small Business Champion
WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION 2017
LIZ TRIPODI – VOCAL ART STUDIOS
Criteria considered:
- Demonstrating innovation, determination and/or entrepreneurial drive to overcome business obstacles or adversity.
- Mentored or inspired others to strive for success.
- Contributed to a better understanding of the Northern Metropolitan regions diverse communities.
- Displayed sound financial management and acumen.
- Used their success to contribute to the community.
Stepping Stones Promising Graduate Award
STEPPING STONES MOST PROMISING GRADUATE 2017
SHARIFA ABIIKAR – SOMALI STREET FOOD CAFE
Criteria considered:
- Applicant must be a graduate of the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Stepping Stones Program.
- Has demonstrated innovation, determination and/or entrepreneurial drive to overcome business obstacles or adversity.
- Prepared a Business Plan that shows promise, that is well researched, realistic, clearly written and include details of a market analysis, description of product/s or service/s, financial overview and proposed marketing and sales activities.
Finalists
Business Excellence 2017
- Bolton Street Deli
- Dewdrops Early Learning Centre
- Merino and Jumbuck (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Uke4Kids
Most Promising New Business 2017
- Paleta
- Pizzaly
- PVBS Group – EKA
- Seashell Events
Stepping Stones Most Promising Graduate 2017
- Ita Andehui Lopez Alonso – SALSITAS
- Sharifa Abiikar – Somali Street Food Cafe
- Caty Brotan – Astra Clean
- Yenny Sapei – Orthotic Thongs
2016 Award Winners
Business Excellence Award
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2016
MOTORSPORT DISTRIBUTOR GROUP
Criteria considered:
Profitability
Innovation and/or creativity
Financial & social challenges overcome
Contribution to community
Most Promising New Business Award
MOST PROMISING NEW BUSINESS 2016
HAWKERS BEER
Criteria considered:
Contribution to community
Profitability
Innovation and/or creativity
Financial & social challenges overcome
Multicultural Impact Award
MULTICULTURAL IMPACT AWARD 2016
STRAGANS ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS
Criteria considered:
Encouraging participation in the work force within the Northern Metropolitan multicultural community.
Businesses that encourage unity and social cohesion.
Businesses that contribute to a better understanding of the Northern Metropolitan regions diverse communities.
Businesses that help create positive attitudes towards multicultural communities.
2016 Finalists
Business Excellence 2016
- Dolphin Products
- Gourmet Lovers Pty Ltd
- Inner Balance Health Clinics
- Jurmaine Health
- Stragans Accountants and Business Advisors
Most Promising New Business 2016
- Deep Ocean Fish and Chippery
- Iranian Australian Association Film
- Kaindia Fijian Restaurant and Take Away
- Mobile Dental Services
- My Jewellery Shop Online