Are you a small business having a big impact in our city?


April 10, 2025

Applications are now open for the Lord Mayor's Small Business Awards 2025, celebrating Melbourne's independent businesses and the people behind them.

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, Small Business Innovation and the newly introduced Small Social Enterprise award.

Applications close on 9 May.

Lord Mayor's Small Business awards