Successful Endeavours, which was among nine local businesses that took home a share of a $13,000 prize pool, was named Casey Business of the Year.

Casey mayor Lorraine Wreford congratulated the winners.

"The awards acknowledge innovation and excellence, qualities that, as these award winners demonstrate, Casey businesses possess in spades."

Casey's economic development manager David Wilkinson said the calibre of entries was very high. "We had up to four finalists in each of the nine categories, selected from more than 120 applications, so the panel of independent judges had their work cut out for them.

"The municipality is home to a diverse and dynamic range of businesses and this is an opportunity to celebrate our success stories.

"The City of Casey has been overwhelmed by the response to the inaugural awards and thanks the business community for its incredible support."

Major sponsors of the awards were Melbourne Football Club, Commonwealth Bank, Stockland, Fairfax Community Network and RJ Sanderson & Associates.

THE WINNERS

Agriculture and Primary Industries: Favero Gardens

New Business of the Year: Travel Managers

Manufacturer: Australian Solar Manufacturing

Food, Wine and Hospitality: Eightyone Fine Food & Wine

Business and Professional Services: A Better Dental Care/Successful Endeavours (joint)

Trades and Construction: Botanic Homes

Franchise: Quest Narre Warren Serviced Apartments

Environment and Sustainability: EcoFuture

Innovation Award: Day Spa Parties

Casey Business of the Year: Successful Endeavours