10/09/2026
Come join us-you don’t need to own a business to join us for the night.
✨ INTRODUCING OUR FIRST PANEL SPEAKER ✨
We’re excited to introduce Bec from Ottimo Bakery, one of the experienced local business owners joining us for the SBA Annual Dinner panel.
Bec has spent more than 30 years working in the food industry, driven by a lifelong passion for quality, flavour and learning everything she can about food.
When her family moved to Sunbury in 2017, they were surprised there was no artisan bakery locally. Ottimo Bakery was born from a simple desire to create high-quality sourdough that would nourish their family and it wasn’t long before other locals wanted it too.
Soon after starting as a home bakery, Bec connected with Lee and Norm from Just Planet, who gave Ottimo space in their shop on Saturdays to sell bread. It became a wonderful example of what can happen when local businesses support one another and build genuine community connection.
Bec’s dedication to traditional artisan techniques has since earned recognition at both state and national level.
🥇 2024 National Awards
Gold – Baguette
Silver & Bronze – Artisan Sourdough Flavour
🏆 2025 Victorian State Awards
Three 1st places across Artisan Ciabatta, Baguette and Sourdough Flavour, along with 2nd and 3rd placings and the title of Overall Most Successful Bread Category Winner.
🏅 2026 Victorian State Awards
2nd – Artisan Turkish Pide
3rd – Artisan Rye
Alongside baking, Bec is also a passionate sourdough educator, helping home bakers develop the skills and confidence to create exceptional bread themselves.
She’s a strong advocate for supporting local and believes that when we shop local, buy local and support local businesses, we create a stronger and more connected community.
For Bec, sourdough is about much more than bread — it’s about quality, craftsmanship, connection and sharing what you love.
We’re looking forward to hearing Bec’s insights, experiences and lessons from building a successful local business at this year’s SBA Annual Dinner.
