Sponsoring the Gala Night event enhances your brand's visibility and connects you with influential individuals from Italian and Australian business communities, the press, and renowned influencers. This elegant gathering offers networking opportunities in an exclusive setting, fostering valuable relationships with industry professionals, potential clients, and partners. 

The ICCI Melbourne Business Awards aims to acknowledge and honour outstanding leaders and businesses who have made significant contributions to the Italian and Italian-Australian business communities.

Submissions have now concluded. We extend our gratitude to all those who submitted their applications and wish them the best of luck.

Italian Business Award 2023 

Sponsored by IVECO

ICCI Melbourne, in partnership with Iveco, recognizes and rewards exceptional leaders and businesses that have made remarkable contributions to the Italo-Australian community. Iveco, our prestigious industry partner, presents an award to an outstanding company. This award acknowledges excellence in business success, support of the Australian-Italian community, and exceptional accomplishments by a company that goes above and beyond to offer excellent products or services.

Sustainability in Business Award

Sponsored by LAVAZZA

We are delighted to have Lavazza, a renowned global leader in sustainable coffee production, as our award partner for the prestigious "Sustainability in Business Award." This award seeks to applaud companies that have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice. It specifically acknowledges businesses that have successfully implemented initiatives demonstrating leadership and a strong commitment to sustainable business practices, aligning perfectly with Lavazza's core values.

Women in Business Award 2023 

Sponsored by Webuild

This award is for the Italian or Italo-Australian woman who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, the pursuit of excellence & is a role model for other businesswomen in the field of for-purpose business, public or community service or social enterprise in Victoria or Tasmania

Innovation in Business Award

Sponsored by SMEG



The Innovation in Award showcases Italian and Italo-Australian companies that are taking inventive approaches as they navigate a complex and changing external environment. It recognises the exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices required to succeed in today's world.

Please note - The innovation should be no more than three years old but must have been around long enough to have been tested so that it meets the criteria.