Awards Introduction
 
The Blue Mountains Business Advantage partnership between Biznet, BMCC and BMTL is very pleased to announce the second Blue Mountains Business Advantage (BMBA) Awards for the Greater Blue Mountains Region. Applications will open on July 30 and close on September 22.
The 2008 BMBA Awards night will be on October 17 at York Fairmont Resort, Leura.
The inaugural business excellence awards were officially launched in 2007 at Peppers Fairmont Resort, Leura and were a huge success. They are open to all businesses in the region as well as all Biznet and BMTL members.
The criteria for the 14 categories will be based around the values of the Blue Mountains Business Advantage Charter which includes triple bottom line sustainability principles - a concept which recognises that total business health involves not just economic but environmental and social engagement, too; and that this offers generous rewards for companies which adopt these values.
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Key Dates
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Wednesday July 16 – Media promotion begins in the Gazette
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July 30 – Launch sponsored by Telstra - Applications open
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August 21 - 1st Application workshop at Maggie & Al's Restaurant, Cnr Orient Street & GWH, Katoomba from 4pm - 6pm - book at 4782 5307
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August 22 - 2nd Application workshop at Springwood Country Club, Hawkesbury Road, Springwood from 4pm - 6pm - book at 4782 5307
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September 22 – Applications close
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September 23 - 26 – Judging Panel meets for 4 days
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September 29 – Finalists announced to Gazette, website, applicants
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October 1 – Finalists cocktail party sponsored by Telstra
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October 17 – Awards night
2008 Award Categories Summary
The 2008 BMBA Award Categories are as follows
(for more information or assistance please call Heather on 4782 5307)
Business Advantage in:
Business to Business Services
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” when providing services specifically to other businesses (NOT general public / retail customers).
Customer Service
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in its exhibition of commitment to, and the practice of, customer service.
Tourism
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in its contribution of attracting, retaining and providing exceptional tourism to the Blue Mountains.
Innovation
This award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” with its innovative product, processes or service/s.
New Business
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a new business operating in the Region for more than 12 months, but less than 36 months, at the time of the Awards.
Environmental Business Practices
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in implementing eco-friendly and earth safe practices and policies, providing environmentally friendly practices.
Trades & Services
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, as an owner-operator trade or service within the Blue Mountains.
Arts & Culture
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in promoting, selling or creating arts and/or culture in the region.
E- Business
This Award will be presented to the business that provides a “Business Advantage” in their innovative and strategic application of the internet, communications and information technology.
Home- Based Business
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a Home-Based Business, where a residence is the principle place of operation.
Employer of the Year
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, as an Employer, demonstrating care to its employees. This application must be entered by the employees, below “middle management” within the business.
Employee of the Year
This Award will be presented to the employee, who provides a “Business Advantage”, within the company they work for. This submission may only be made by the Manager of the employee.
Community Contribution
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, by supporting local community groups and organizations. This is our “corporate citizen” – the business who looks after local charities and events – may be self nomination or nomination by a third party.
The People’s Choice Award - Vote Now Online >>
This Award will be presented to the business which receives the most nominations from customers and community. Nominations/votes may be made online at BlueMountainsAustralia.com or by nomination form in the Blue Mountains Gazettes dated August 13 & Sept 3.
The Harry Hammon Golden Business Award
This Award will be presented to the business which is deemed the overall “Business of the Year”, selected by the judges from the Winners of the first 10 categories (above).
Entry Forms
The entry form below is to be used for the following 10 categories:
• Business Advantage in Business to Business Service
• Business Advantage in Customer Service
• Business Advantage in Tourism
• Business Advantage in Innovation
• Business Advantage in New Business
• Business Advantage in Environmental Business Practices
• Business Advantage in Trades & Services
• Business Advantage in Arts & Culture
• Business Advantage in E-Business
• Business Advantage in Home-Based Business
2008 BMBA Awards Questions(1).pdf
Awards Questions & Entry Forms
The questions and entry form below is to be used for the 2008 Community Contribution Award...
2008 BMBA in Community Contribution.pdf
2008 Community Contribution Award Questions
The questions and entry form below is to be used for nominating Employee of the Year...
2008 BMBA in Employee of the Year.pdf
Employee of the Year Entry Form
The questions and entry form below is to be used for nominating Employer of the Year...
2008 BMBA in Employer of the Year.pdf
Employer of the Year Entry Form
VOTE Online for the 2008 People's Choice Award
This year, nominating local Blue Mountains businesses for the 2008 People's Choice Award is even easier. You can now nominate businesses online by visiting Stralia Web's BlueMountainsAustralia.com regional website. Any business trading in the Blue Mountains can be nominated for this award. Biznet and BMTL members outside the Blue Mountains may also be nominated.
The business receiving the most VOTES wins!
Click Here to VOTE NOW!
www.bluemountainsaustralia.com.au/nominate.asp
Businesses can encourge customers to VOTE online by visiting BlueMountainsAustralia.com, however, for customers who do not have access to the internet, they can also vote by completing the nomination form to be published in the Blue Mountains Gazette 13 August or 3 September. Voting form is also below and photocopies are accepted. See details in the PDF document below for further information...
2008 People's Choice Award.pdf
People's Choice Award Voting Slip for Paper Votes
This form may be photocopied and used for customers to vote for your business if they aren't able to do it online. All voting slips must be submitted at the Biznet Office, PO Box 538, Katoomba NSW 2780 by close of Awards entries, September 22 at 5pm.
People's Choice Award Voting Slips.pdf
2008 Awards Sponsors
Awards Archive
2007 BMBA Awards Winners & Photos
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