Businesses across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula are being encouraged to enter the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards 2026, with nominations closing on Friday, 9 October.
Hosted by the Frankston Business Chamber, the awards recognise businesses and individuals across a range of industries, with winners to be announced at a gala dinner at the Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, 20 November.
Nominations are free, and businesses do not need to be Chamber members to enter the individual award categories.
“We’d love to encourage businesses across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula to back themselves and put their name forward.”
Business Excellence Awards Categories
The 2026 Business Excellence Awards include categories covering hospitality and tourism, health and care, professional services, trades, retail, education, community impact, innovation and sustainability, employment and business partnerships.
Other categories include New Business of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, People’s Choice Award and the overall Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business of the Year.
Finalists are scheduled to be notified on 23 October, with public voting for the People’s Choice Award running from 26 October to 6 November.
Gala Dinner At Frankston Arts Centre
Winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, 20 November.
The Frankston Business Chamber said last year’s event sold out and is encouraging businesses and community members planning to attend this year to secure tickets early.
Businesses can enter the awards and find gala dinner information through the Frankston Business Chamber website.
Frankston CBD Traders Asked To Have Their Say
The Chamber is also asking Frankston CBD traders to complete a short survey about their experiences in the city centre.
The survey follows work involving traders, Frankston City Council, Victoria Police and other stakeholders, and asks businesses what is working and what additional support could help. Frankston CBD traders can complete the survey online.
STPL News will provide further details about the trader survey separately.
