2013 Singleton Outstanding
Business Awards
Entry Information
Celebrating and recognising Business Excellence
Chamber thanks Glencore for being Major Sponsor at this year’s awards
Enter the Singleton Outstanding Business Awards at:
www.singletonchamber.org.au
2013 Singleton Outstanding Business Awards
Thinking Outside
The Square
P O Box 298, Singleton 0400460412
info@singletonchamber.org.au
www.singletonchamber.org.au
Our Annual Business Awards – themed “Thinking Outside the Square”, will be launching on July 15th and this year we
are aligning with Hunter and NSW Award systems. As this is our first year in this system and the timing did not fit
with their calendar, winners will not progress automatically through to the Hunter & NSW Awards, but this is the
plan for next year.
Dates:
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Entries close August 16th 2013
Judging will take place in the following 2 weeks
RSVP’s for the Awards Night will close on Sept 13th
2013 Awards Night will be held on 21st Sept at the Singleton Civic Centre
Dinner:
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Sat 21st September 2013, 6.30 start
Singleton Civic Centre, cocktail wear, dinner and drinks
Speaker – accredited lateral thinking coach and comedian – Graeme Bowman
Tickets $100 www.stickytickets.com.au/12257
CATEGORIES:
Chamber acknowledges and thanks our valued sponsors and supporters without whom these awards would not be
possible.
**Please note that other categories will appear on the online entry form – these do not form part of the Singleton
Awards and should not be entered. Please only enter categories in the following list:
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Excellence in Export - The Excellence in Export recognises leading examples of businesses
that are forging a strong reputation for Australian products and services in international
markets. Sponsored by Rix’s Creek Mine
Employer of Choice - The Employer of Choice award recognises organisations that put in place strategies and
initiatives to create stimulating and supportive workplace environments for their employees. These
strategies or initiatives must have a positive impact on both employees and the organisation as a
whole. Sponsored by Singleton Diggers Club
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Small Business<20FTE employees - recognises a company (employing less than 20
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employees) that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific
strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth in the financial year to
30 June 2013. Sponsored by Pegasus
Excellence in Innovation -Recognises businesses that have made significant contributions to their
industry through the introduction or improvement of an idea, method, technology, process or
application Sponsored by AGL.
2013 Singleton Outstanding Business Awards
Thinking Outside
The Square
P O Box 298, Singleton 0400460412
info@singletonchamber.org.au
www.singletonchamber.org.au
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Excellence in Manufacturing/Engineering Award - Recognises a Manufacturing or Engineering
business that has achieved business success, while continuing to improve their products/services and
managing their staff development Sponsored by Coal & Allied
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Excellence in Customer Service Award - Recognises a business that is able to demonstrate specific
strategies and outcomes of a targeted approach to customer service and how that culture is carried
through the entire business. Sponsored by Auscoal Super
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Excellence in Tourism/Hospitality - Recognises a business in the Tourism or Hospitality industries
that has achieved significant success and how they have become a leader in their field. Sponsored by
Singleton Council.
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Owner/operator business excellence (less than 5 Fulltime equivalent employees) –
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Recognises the difficulties of being the expert on everything! This award is given to a business
showing success and an ability to manage all the aspects of business including staff and systems to ensure the
sustainability of the enterprise. Sponsored by Farrow Wyatt.
Pride of workmanship/employee of year – chosen by the Rotary Club, this award is for an
employee who has shown loyalty, works hard (Do it once - Do it well) and has made a difference to
his/her workplace. To enter this award, please use the separate link on the Chamber website for this
purpose [add link here] This award is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia – Local
Business Banking.
How to Enter:
All entries are to be submitted online via the Singleton Chamber website www.singletonchamber.org.au
Note all entries, except for the Employee/Pride of Workmanship award, will have a 2 step process :
1. Core Questions
2. Category Questions
Both of these sections must be completed for a valid entry. You must complete all questions for a valid entry. Note
the weightings supplied will assist you in which questions have the highest importance.
You can save your application and come back to it at a later date, however it may be easier to prepare your
application in word and then copy & paste into the online application
Supporting material may be submitted as part of your application
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by your company logo in jpg or similar, a photo that represents your business
– can be the building, your staff, services or products.
Please call the Chamber on 0400460412 for any assistance, or email info@singletonchamber.org.au
Closing Date is August 16th 2013, 5pm
IMPORTANT NOTES, Terms and Conditions:
2013 Singleton Outstanding Business Awards
Thinking Outside
The Square
P O Box 298, Singleton 0400460412
info@singletonchamber.org.au
www.singletonchamber.org.au
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Any business operating in the Singleton Local Government area is eligible to enter
Business must have been operating for at least 12 months and provide a valid ABN
PUBLICITY - Entrants must be willing to participate in Awards related publicity organised by Singleton Chamber. As this
may involve contact from some of our media partners, you agree to this contact.(This does not oblige you to advertise)
JUDGING is by a panel of independent, leading business and community representatives and they will be looking for
evidence of enthusiasm and dedication to excellence, outstanding achievement and initiative or innovation. There may
or may not be a visit to your business by one of the judges. Judges may or may not make themselves known to you
during their visit. Either an appointment will be made or judging will be done by the “secret shopper” method. They will
be observing various aspects of your business such as customer service, presentation and safety issues. The decision of
the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into
In Confidence - All commercially sensitive information supplied in your application will be treated in confidence
Business Awards- gala dinner held September 21st reserve your seats at
www.stickytickets.com.au/12257
Thanks to our sponsors!
2013 Singleton Outstanding Business Awards
Thinking Outside
The Square