Aboriginal businesses from across Victoria have been honoured at the sector's night of nights.
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the 2026 Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards in Naarm / Melbourne on Friday evening.
A crowd of hundreds gathered at the gala event.
After the successful evening, Kinaway extended its heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported the prestigious Awards.
"Your presence and participation helped make the event a memorable celebration of achievement, innovation and community strength," the Chamber said in a statement.
"Congratulations to all the outstanding winners and finalists. Your accomplishments reflect your hard work and excellence, while inspiring the next generation of Aboriginal entrepreneurs and business leaders."
Businesses and individuals were honoured for excellence in their fields through a range of Awards.
The Karen Milward Excellence Award, supported by the Victorian State Government went to Little Rocket.
Kaiela Arts received the Regional Business Award, sponsored by TVN On-Country.
The Creative Business Award, sponsored by ANZ, went to Liwik Yiyah Consulting's Alex Kerr.
Jadah Pleiter from Panku Safety Solutions Pty Ltd was honoured with the Sistas In Business Award, sponsored by Multiplex.
The Community Impact Award, sponsored by Monash University, was bestowed on Girraway Ganyi Consultancy.
Rising stars Djookian received the Emerging Business Award, sponsored by Liberty.
Retailer of the Year Award, sponsored by Aboriginal Retail Australia, went to the much-loved Haus of Dizzy.
Fredon received the Innovation in Indigenous Partnership Award, sponsored by Mott MacDonald.
And the Corporate Partner Excellence Award, supported by the Victorian Government, went to the Eastern Freeway Burke to Tram Alliance (EBTA).
"Thank you for joining us for this important occasion," Kinaway said.
"We look forward to continuing our shared work to strengthen and empower Aboriginal businesses across Victoria."
