ACTIVE GEELONG 2025 WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

On November 20th 2025, Active Geelong invite you to their annual Awards breakfast to recognise and celebrate the commitment of local employers and organisations in improving the physical and mental health of our community. Whether leading by example or supporting local initiatives, these organisations go above and beyond to help create a more active Geelong region.

Sponsored by Roderick Insurance Brokers, with special guest speaker, Iain Martin, Deakin University Vice Chancellor, this is a great opportunity to network and hear from local champions.

To register to attend the Active Geelong 2025 Workplace and Community Awards Breakfast at Rydges Geelong click here

Is your Workplace a Physical Activity Champion? For information on the Active Geelong 2025 Workplace and Community Awards and to submit an application click here

ACTIVE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR (LARGE EMPLOYER) 2025 AWARD

ACTIVE GEELONG 2025 ACTIVE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR (LARGE EMPLOYER): SPONSORED BY P.M Design Group

This award will go to a LARGE EMPLOYER (100+ employees) that best demonstrates their commitment to creating an active culture and active physical environment for their employees.

ACTIVE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR (SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER) 2025 AWARD

ACTIVE GEELONG 2025 ACTIVE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR (SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER): SPONSORED BY West Carr Harvey

This award will go to a SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER (less than 100 employees) that best demonstrates their commitment to creating an active culture and active physical environment for their employees.

COMMUNITY AWARD

ACTIVE GEELONG 2025 COMMUNITY AWARD: SPONSORED BY Geelong Connected Communities

Awarding a workplace that engages with the wider community to support and participate in physical activity and active travel initiatives and can clearly demonstrate some of the following:

• Actively promote and participate in community initiatives that encourage physical activity 
• Encourage workplace teams to participate in organised sport and physical activity opportunities in the local area
• Use and promote local parks, open spaces, recreation and community activities to encourage physical activity by our employees 

ALLIED HEALTH/GENERAL PRACTICE/ALLIED HEALTH CLINIC OF THE YEAR 2025 AWARD

General Practice/Allied Health Clinic of the Year 2025 Award

ACTIVE GEELONG 2025 ALLIED HEALTH/GP CLINIC OF THE YEAR: SPONSORED BY Western Victoria Primary Health Network and Barwon Health

This award recognises the General Practice Clinic that goes above and beyond to promote physical activity to their staff and patients. They show some of the following characteristics:

• Actively promote physical activity to staff and patients
• Host or refer clients to the Active Geelong Walks Program

2025 Active Geelong Active Workplaces Community Award Breakfast Sponsored by Roderick Insurance Brokers.