Ararat Rural City Council has stepped up its call for businesses from across the municipality to enter East Grampians Business Awards.
Chief executive Tim Harrison said the council was running the awards to recognise excellence in a sector that brought important economic activity and growth to the region.
He said there were five award categories businesses could enter – agribusiness, retail, professional services, tourism and hospitality, and innovation and technology.
“The East Grampians Business Awards are a great opportunity for our region’s businesses to take stock of their achievements and think about where they want to go in future,” he said.