BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - THESE AWARDS ARE PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE TOOWOOMBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Toowoomba ...
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EXCELLENCE
BUSINESS
EXCELLENCE
AWARDS
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY,
GUIDELINES &
JUDGING CRITERIA
2021
THESE AWARDS ARE PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE TOOWOOMBA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOCUS HR BEA2021 WELCOME The Toowoomba Chamber invites you to engage and participate in the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2021. The Toowoomba Region has a diverse economy based on an array of industries including enviable mining and manufacturing industries, robust agricultural and horticultural industries, a growing tourism market supported by natural attractions and the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, major health and education services and of course the heart of the community, a vast array of dynamic small to medium business. Whilst all add to the region’s business profile, they also help weave the fabric of our communities. Hosted by the Toowoomba Chamber, the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2021 are designed to celebrate the efforts and achievements of this diverse and dedicated business community and recognise their contribution, not only to economic vitality but to creating the strong, healthy, vibrant regional community that is the Toowoomba Region. KEY DATES APPLICATIONS OPEN APPLICATIONS CLOSE AWARDS EVENING 18 JUNE 19 JULY - 9AM 16 OCTOBER ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Additional Resources will be shared with all nominated businesses to assist with addressing the criteria and how to apply for the Employer of Choice and Future Leader of the Year Applications. These can also be found on the Chamber website under Business Excellence Awards.
FOCUS HR BEA2021 ABOUT THE FOCUS HR BEA2021 This year, the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2021 will acknowledge the strength, aptitude, and resilience of our businesses. The application process as revised for 2020 will apply in 2021 which includes a simplified written application, judges' site visits and the production of a short 30 second to 1 minute video where applicants get to describe who they are and what their business does. The Toowoomba Chamber will work in partnership with a range of representatives from business, industry, rural and resources sectors to deliver the annual Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2021. The awards aim to: Showcase the diversity and dedication of the Toowoomba Region's business community Celebrate the efforts and achievements of local business Promote best practice in strategic business planning and delivery Recognise the contribution of local business, not only to economic vitality but to creating a strong, healthy, vibrant regional community WHY APPLY Increased profile and networking opportunities The chance to shine in your niche Access to strategically examine your business A boost in credibility Team bonding and increased team morale
FOCUS HR BEA2021 CATEGORIES TOURISM Includes but is not limited to accommodation, tourism providers and attractions, tour operators and events. HOSPITALITY Includes but is not limited to catering and equipment services and food service providers. INDUSTRY Includes but is not limited to manufacturing, building, construction, suppliers and contractors, engineering transport and logistics. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Includes but not limited to legal, accounting and finance, financial planning, mortgage and insurance brokers, real estate, business broking, creative industries (PR, Graphic Design and Marketing), human resources. RETAIL Includes but not limited to all retail based businesses. This category is divided into the size of your business (number of employees) COMMUNITY & NOT-FOR-PROFIT Includes but not limited to sporting, community and industry organisations. Registered as not for profits both government funded and non government funded. INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Includes but not limited to businesses with commercially available products or services that demonstrate innovation in biosciences and genetics, marketing and communication, sustainability initiatives, information technology, software, app and device development, advanced engineering and/or other manufactured goods. HEALTH & WELLBEING Includes but not limited to professional coaches and mentors, personal trainers, gyms, health providers, well-being providers, fitness coach mentoring, beauty services, hairdressers and other related businesses. GERRY DOUMANY EXPORT Includes any business that is trading in goods and services from one country to another country. PEOPLE'S CHOICE Includes all award categories (except Future Leader of the Year & Employer of Choice). All applicants will be voted for by the Toowoomba region community via The Chronicle platform. This award will not be considered for the overall Business of the Year winner.
CATEGORIES CONT'
FOCUS HR BEA2021
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
Recognises and celebrates businesses whose outstanding service
capabilities are also complimented by their commitment to the employees.
This category involves the completion of a separate EMPLOYER OF
CHOICE APPLICATION along with an online employee survey that will
contribute to the businesses overall applcation..
BEST REGIONAL BUSINESS
Includes but not limited to any business that operates and services the
Toowoomba region, while also servicing outside Toowoomba Regional
Council. This greater region is not limited and could include state and
national operations and servicing.
FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR
Recognises young business leaders who demonstrate outstanding
entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction and innovative ideas, whilst
providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people.
Nominations are sought from individuals under 35 years of age (at the time of
the award nominations opening) and who have had significant success in their
business.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Recognises long standing Toowoomba based businesses who have excelled
in their industry along with their enduring contributions to the overall
Toowoomba region community. Businesses are nominated by the
Toowoomba Chamber Board and are chosen and are critically assessed by
the board across all areas of the business and their commitment to engage
with the economic vitality of our region. This award carries true prestige
and all previous inductees still to this day continue to epitomise the values
behind this award.
FOCUS HR BEA2021 CATEGORIES CONT' SOLE TRADER OF THE YEAR (NEW CATEGORY) Recognises the very best sole trader/owner-operator of the year. The winner of this award will be selected by a completely independent judging panel. All applicants must have applied in one or more of the following categories: Tourism Hospitality Industry Professional Services Retail Community & Not-for-Profit Innovation & Technology Health & Wellbeing Gerry Doumany Export Best Regional Business The judges from each category may select any sole trader application, to be in the running for the Sole-Trader of the Year Award. MICRO-BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (NEW CATEGORY) Recognises the very best micro-business (2-4 employees) of the year. The winner of this award will be selected by a completely independent Judging panel. All applicants must have applied for for one or more of the following categories: Tourism Hospitality Industry Professional Services Retail Community & Not-for-Profit Innovation & Technology Health & Wellbeing Gerry Doumany Export Best Regional Business The judges from each category may select any micro-business application, to be in the running for the Micro-Business of the Year Award. FOCUS HR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Recognises the very best from across our region. The winner of this most prestigious award will be selected by a completely independent judging panel. All winners from the above categories (excluding Hall of Fame Inductee and Future Leader Of The Year) will be in the running for our Focus HR Business Of The Year 2021.
CATEGORIES EXCELLENCE 1. TOURISM 2. HOSPITALITY 3. INDUSTRY 4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES2 5. RETAIL 6. COMMUNITY & NOT-FOR-PROFIT 7. INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 8. HEALTH & WELLBEING 9. GERRY DOUMANY EXPORT AWARD 10. PEOPLE'S CHOICE 11. EMPLOYER OF CHOICE 12. BEST REGIONAL BUSINESS 13. FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR 14. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE 15. SOLE TRADER OF THE YEAR 16. MICRO-BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 17. FOCUS HR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
EXCELLENCE
CHAMBER CONTACT DETAILS
EMAIL
ADMIN@TOOWOOMBACHAMBER.COM.AU
PHONE
07 4638 0400
LOCATION
353 RUTHVEN ST (ACCESS VIA RUSSELL ST)
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