Hobsons Bay businesses are being encouraged to nominate for the 2023 Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.
The Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards are created to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the local business sector.
The awards aim to recognise their contribution to the community and the economy in Hobsons Bay.
Nominations open on Monday, July 3, at 9am and close on Sunday, August 27, at 11pm.
Finalists will be announced on Monday, September 4 after judging takes place in September.
All nominations will be assessed, and finalists determined by an internal panel, finalists are assessed by external judges who are experts in the category field.
Some of the award categories include, creating a social change or diversity award, excellence in customer experience, excellence in sustainability and circular economy, excellence in innovation, new / start-up business (up to two years old), home based business and the mayoral award for service to the community.
Judging to determine winners will include an in-person business visit and interview.
The mayoral award will be assessed, and finalists determined by an internal panel.
These finalists will then be judged and the winner determined by the mayor.
The winners from each category will receive a Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Award winner trophy, a voucher of $800 for a professional service of choice provided by a Hobsons Bay Business, a business visit and photo opportunity with the mayor with images and story to be featured in the Star Weekly, promotion as an award winner through Hobsons Bay council social media, and Hobsons Bay Business newsletter and social media.
Entry is made through the online application forms opening on Monday, July 3.
