Nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Enterprise Awards You are invited to nominate yourself, your business or someone else’s business for the prestigious annual Outstanding Enterprise Awards. You can nominate for multiple awards. If you want to nominate more than one other business you will need to enter them on separate forms. “Business” can refer to a not-for-profit enterprise as well as an individual.Your DetailsYour Business Name Your Name(Required) First Last Your Phone(Required)Your Email(Required) Your NominationEnter below the details of the business you are nominating. If you are nominating more that one business please complete a separate form for each nomination.Business you are nominating(Required) Contact person(Required) First Last PhoneEmail(Required) In no more than 50 words explain why you believe this enterprise should be recognised in the 2023 Outstanding Enterprise Awards(Required)Award Category Nominations (multiple categories selections are allowed) EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY – demonstrates a commitment to sustainable practices and is working to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. INNOVATION EXCELLENCE – innovative solutions, practices, new methods or technologies, engaging new trends or new frameworks to improve processes. EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM HOSPITALITY & EVENTS – entities which provide an outstanding contribution to local tourism and events by providing a unique experience for both locals and visitors and may include food & beverage as part of the overall experience. Includes accommodation, information/visitor centres, tour operators, tourist attractions, events venues etc. RETAIL EXCELLENCE – bricks and mortar organisations that offer customers a superior shopping experience, maintain a high level of store presentation and value the commitment to their staff. EXCELLENCE IN DIGITAL MARKETING – entities with an outstanding achievement in using digital marketing channels to find and engage customers and grow their business EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVITY – acknowledging and celebrating individuals or businesses dedicated to creativity in our local community. This includes, artists, artisans, photographers, musicians, performers, exhibitors etc. MOST OUTSTANDING NOT-FOR-PROFIT – where a positive social impact is at the core of its purpose to improve the local community. OUTSTANDING PERSONAL SERVICES – recognising a local entity providing outstanding personal services in the areas of personal care, fitness, training, beauty and similar services OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – organisations that deliver exceptional services in our community. It is open to service providers in health, financial, property, legal, engineering, planning, surveying, learning etc. OUTSTANDING TRADE SPECIALIST – organisations that require on the job or tertiary level training. This includes carpenters, car or bicycle mechanics, electricians, landscapers, plumbers and builders. OUTSTANDING FOOD & BEVERAGE ENTERPRISE – celebrates the very best in local food and beverage venues offering an outstanding visitor experience. This includes, restaurants, cafes, pubs, take-aways, food trucks etc. OUTSTANDING GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, FREIGHT OR LOGISTICS – celebrating entities involved in general industrial activities including manufacturing, fabrication and assembly, and freight and logistics services. Businesses in this category would expected to demonstrate outstanding customer satisfaction and reliability MOST OUTSTANDING LOCAL PRODUCT – This award recognises locally made products that offer a point of difference from their competitors. This includes but is not limited to: home & garden, beauty & wellness, fashion & lifestyle, horticulture, food & beverage etc. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR* – This award is given to an individual who has displayed continued community engagement, vision, success and enterprise having a positive impact on the local community.. We will notify all nominees if they are to be invited to the next stage “Pitch”* Nominees for the Business Person of the Year Award will not be requested to make a Pitch or a final submission but may be contacted directly by the Judges.
