Gold Coast Business Awards - Entry Information

Entry Information

Category Specifications

Companies can enter online, via email or send in a hard copy.

* Entries should not be any longer than 4 pages maximum.

All of the monthly categories require the same points to include in your submission.

A few of the categories require additional information as indicated.

Businesses do not need to be involved in manufacturing AND construction, it may be one or the other. This applies to 'Retail, Wholesale & Distribution', 'Trades Professions & Services', 'Tourism, hospitality & Recreation' ect...also.

Awards Categories:

Family Business - sponsored by Telstra Gold Coast
Emerging Business - sponsored by Digga Australia
Manufacturing and Construction - sponsored by AusIndustry & Enterprise Connect

Mayor's Innovation GC - sponsored by GCCC's Business GC

Retail, Wholesale and Distribution - sponsored by Suncorp
Trades, Professions and Services - sponsored by msl| Michael Sing Lawyers
Information Technology & Multimedia - sponsored by Griffith University

Environmental Management - Sponsored by GCCC's Environment & Transport Directorate
Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation - Sponsored by Trade Queensland

Points to include in your entry submission (1000 - 2000 words, no more than 4 pages maximum).

1) 50 word description
Prepare a 50 word description of your business for use in presentation and publicity purposes

2) Overview of the company & its history
Include length of time business has been in operation, customer/target market, number of employees, customer target market etc., plus company structure & organisational chart.

3) Products/services
Include innovative products and/or services, research and development undertaken, distribution chains

4) Management Practices

This could include staff training, incentives, personal development, encouragement to guide the company in its goals for growth & success.

5) Manufacturing Practices

If applicable to your business,details should include production efficiency initiatives eg Lean operations, factory layout, efficiency improvements, as well as safety and quality initiatives.
NB Similarly to the Exporting Activities criterion, only Manufacturing category applicants need address this criterion.

6) Innovation including Research & Development

Innovative products, services &/or technology. Innovation can be demonstrated through the provision of products that are nationally/internationally competitive & pioneering in the area. Also, a demonstrated commitment to funding research & development to produce a superior product &/or to provide services for enhancing the client's experience.

If relevant / applicable, make reference to any innovation-related Government assistance received eg grants.

7) Environmental practices
This section relates to waste management, water saving & recycling practices or any other relevant environment practices.

8) Citizenship

How your company supports the community whether through sponsorships to community groups, charity work, work experience ect.

9) Details of recent significant achievements
Include awards received, staff expansion or goals met

10) Exporting activities

If applicable to your business, details should include annual export sales, principal export markets & projected exports. If relevant / applicable, make reference to any export-related Government assistance received eg grants

11) Future Plans

** We cannot accept your submission without a signed coversheet
If you do not have one – click here to download & print one.

TIPS:

Use these topics as headings for each section.
Include any material including business catalogues and brochures supporting the submission.
Entries need to be submitted by the 1st of each month, from May to October, inclusive. (Unsuccessful May entrants are considered in June, those unsuccessful in June are automatically reconsidered in July and so forth).

Entries can be sent in any of the following ways:

Post to: Suite 274/51, Locked Bag 1, Robina Town Centre Qld 4230
Email to: info@goldcoastbusinessawards.com.au - * If sending by email, you would need to include a scanned coversheet, or fax one to (07) 5508 2866
Enter via our online form
We can have an independant business writer contact you & put your submission together for a small fee. This doesn't guarantee anything, it is purely an option for those who prefer not to do their own presentation.

FAQs

The most Frequently Asked Questions by our entrants:

1) What are the area boundaries?

North - Beenleigh
West - Tamborine/Canungra including border ranges of
Lamington Plateau
South - Tweed border

2) Can I get assistance for writing my submission?

Yes! Please call our office to arrange someone to help you.
Ph: 1300 887 206

E: info@goldcoastbusinessawards.com.au

3) Is there a template I can access?

No. We don't have a template. It is still easy to enter our Awards though. Just prepare a 1000 word overview of your business telling us the high points of your operation - particularly over the last two years. Don't forget to let us know who the people are that are involved and what sets your business apart from the rest. We also like to hear about growth and where you see yourself heading in the future.

4) What are the benefits of being involved?

Finalists & Annual Winners receive:

* Thousands of dollars worth of free advertising via our media announcements & Awards advertising.

* The most valuable thing any business could want - recognition over your peers!
* Entry into this programme is your opportunity to benchmark your performance against other businesses from other sectors
* Entering the Awards will also give you the opportunity to take an inward-focused view of your business in its current state. You will be able to analyse what you are doing well and what needs attention, while at the same time as being able to reward your people for all the efforts that they are making.
* Recognition by the Gold Coast business community by way of media in The Gold Coast Bulletin, GoldFM & SeaFM, and NBN Television!
* Fantastic networking opportunities with the crème of the Gold Coast business community!
* An Award to keep for years to come, which many put in pride of place in their office foyer.