WE all know a fantastic individual or local business that deserves recognition for their contributions in the community and in lifting our local economy and business profile. The Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), together with Naming Rights Sponsor SPC, have now opened nominations for the 2024 SPC Business Excellence Awards.
This year there are new categories which are ‘Excellence in Food & Agribusiness’ sponsored by Noumi, and ‘Excellence in Export Market Development’, sponsored by GSBN, creating a space to honour and recognise excellence in these vital industries.
Nominations are open until September 25, 2024, and can also be made for existing categories:
- Excellence in Customer Service, represented in three areas: Retail/Hospitality Services (sponsored by the Shepparton Club), Professional Services (are-able), Trade Services (MB+M)
- Excellence in Business, represented in three areas: Professional Services (Shepparton BMW), Trade Services (GMCU) and Retail Services (Harvey Norman Shepparton)
- Visitor Experience of the Year (sponsored by Shepparton & Goulburn Valley)
- Emerging & Micro Business of the Year (Greater Shepparton Business Centre)
- Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign (WIN, Listnr and The Shepparton Adviser)
- Apprentice/Trainee of the Year (Apprenticeship Support Australia)
- Young Professional of the Year (La Trobe University)
- Excellence in Innovation (Optus)
- Hall of Fame (sponsored by GSBN).
In addition to the introduction of new categories, you have three convenient options for submitting a nomination. You can download the forms for specific categories from GSBN’s website, collect them in-store from participating partners, or submit your nomination online at www.gsbn.net.au. Alternatively, you can mail your completed nomination using the printable forms available on GSBN’s website, addressed to Business Awards, PO Box 364, Shepparton VIC 3632.
Greater Shepparton’s SPC Business Excellence Awards will be officially launched at an event on Wednesday, August 21, 5.30-7.30pm at SPC’s Corboy Room, Andrew Fairley Drive, Shepparton.
For more information and to register, visit gsbn.net.au or follow Greater Shepparton Business Network on Facebook.
