NOMINATIONS for the 2016 Crowe Horwath Carillon Business Awards open today, kicking off what is sure to be an exciting event.
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Nomination forms will be in the Western Advocate from today and at www.carillonbusinessawards.com.
Crowe Horwath has been the major sponsor for several years and the company is excited to be back on board again this year.
Bathurst Business Chamber president Stacey Whittaker said there are several new categories this year, including Excellence in Education, Excellence in Micro-business (one to five staff) and the Young Executive of the Year, which is a NSW Business Chamber category.
The winners from six categories will go on to contest the Central West Orana Business Awards and perhaps on to the state competition.
Ms Whittaker said there will also be familiar categories focusing on tourism,agriculture, professional services, construction and health and lifestyle.
The community will once again have the opportunity to vote for People’s Choice, Employee of the Year and Business of the Year. The entries will be judged by an independent panel from across the Central West.
To assist the judges in making their decision businesses are asked to include as much information as they can when they prepare their submissions. An information session will be held next month to assist businesses in this task.
“It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business,” Ms Whittaker said.
“The awards dinner is also a fantastic event to attend because it’s not only a celebration but a really nice get-together.”
Last year 600 people attended the function.
Ms Whittaker said any business interested in sponsoring a category should contact the Bathurst Business Chamber.
The charity co-ordinator the Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak are yet to announce which charity will benefit from the awards.
Last year the Daffodil Cottage Extension Project received a donation of $7000.
Dean Porter of Crowe Horwath said it is exciting to be part of the awards again this year.
“It shows off the region’s wonderful businesses and links in quite nicely with what we do,” he said. “We support businesses in achieving success, and the awards are a celebration of success.”
Western Advocate advertising manager Kathleen Martin said everyone was encouraged to nominate their favourite businesses.
“The Western Advocate is very proud to be a media partner once again this year and we look forward to another successful business awards,” she said. “There are some exciting new categories this year and it’s always great to see new businesses get nominated.
“It’s an opportunity to show off the hard work businesses have done throughout the year.”
The 2015 winner, Fish River Roasters, also won the titles in 2010. Owner Peter Harrison said everyone can benefit from being involved in the Crowe Horwath Carillon Business Awards.
“I think it is a great thing for the whole Bathurst business community,” he said.
“Winning the award was a big thrill for the team at Fish River. I get to be the front person. but the whole team and our customers are responsible for our success.”
Mr Harrison said among the benefits of being involved in the awards is the opportunity to link- up with other members of the business community.
“There are some great businesses in Bathurst and until you chat to people you might not even realise the fantastic work they are doing,” he said.