We are thrilled to share that OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) achieved an incredible milestone by winning not one, but two prestigious awards at the 2024 Monash Business Awards.
Our organisation was honoured with the Not-for-Profit category award and, to our immense surprise and delight, we also took home the coveted title of Overall Business of the Year!
This recognition is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team at OCCE. We were nominated for our pioneering social enterprise, OC Eco Products, which has been a trailblazer in bringing sustainable solutions to the market. The OC Eco T-Top Bollard®, Australia’s first of its kind, has been at the forefront of this initiative. It stands out not only for its innovative design but also for its remarkable ability to deliver on the social, environmental, and local economic fronts—a true embodiment of the triple bottom line.
The Monash Business Awards are a prestigious event that recognises excellence across six key categories: Micro Business, Transport Trade Manufacturing and Construction, Not-for-Profit, Professional Services, Health & Science, and Innovation & Technology. To be recognised among such esteemed finalists was an honour in itself, and winning the Not-for-Profit category was a moment of immense pride for us.
However, the announcement that OC Connections was named the Overall Business of the Year left us genuinely speechless. This remarkable achievement reflects the positive impact we are making and the opportunities we are creating for local people living with disability to thrive in the workplace.
As a small team accomplishing big things, this recognition is a reminder of what we can achieve when we work together towards a common goal.
Congratulations to the entire OCCE team—this is your achievement, and you should take a bow! We look forward to continuing to build on this success and making an even greater impact in the years to come.
Thank you to the Monash Business Awards for this incredible honour, and congratulations to all the other finalists and winners who are making a difference in their respective fields.
Let’s keep striving, innovating, and creating opportunities that matter.
