Awards Introduction
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The Blue Mountains Business Advantage partnership between Biznet, BMCC and BMTL is very pleased to announce the second Blue Mountains Business Advantage (BMBA) Awards for the Greater Blue Mountains will open on July 30.
The BMBA Awards will reflect the 25 year vision for Blue Mountains people living sustainably in a city within a world heritage environment. The awards will reflect excellence in economic, social and environmental principles.
The inaugural business excellence awards were officially launched in 2007 at Peppers Fairmont Resort, Leura and were a huge success. They are open to all businesses in the region as well as all Biznet and BMTL members.
The 2008 BMBA Awards night will be on October 17 at York Fairmont Resort, Leura.
The criteria for the 14 categories will be based around the values of the Blue Mountains Business Advantage Charter which includes triple bottom line sustainability principles - a concept which recognises that total business health involves not just economic but environmental and social engagement, too; and that this offers generous rewards for companies which adopt these values.
See photos from the 2007 Awards
Key Dates
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Wednesday July 16 – Media promotion begins in the Gazette
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July 30 – Launch sponsored by Telstra - Applications open
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August 6 - 1st Application workshop
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August 23 - 2nd Application workshop
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September 22 – Applications close
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September 23 - 26 – Judging Panel meets for 4 days
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September 29 – Finalists announced to Gazette, website, applicants
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October 1 – Finalists cocktail party sponsored by Telstra
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October 17 – Awards night
Award Categories
BMBA Award Categories
Business Advantage in:
Business to Business Services
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” when providing services specifically to other businesses (NOT general public / retail customers).
Customer Service
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in its exhibition of commitment to, and the practice of, customer service.
Tourism
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in its contribution of attracting, retaining and providing exceptional tourism to the Blue Mountains.
Innovation
This award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” with its innovative product, processes or service/s.
New Business
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a new business operating in the Region for more than 12 months, but less than 36 months, at the time of the Awards.
Environmental Business Practices
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in implementing eco-friendly and earth safe practices and policies, providing environmentally friendly practices.
Trades & Services
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, as an owner-operator trade or service within the Blue Mountains.
Arts & Culture
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” in promoting, selling or creating arts and/or culture in the region.
E- Business
This Award will be presented to the business that provides a “Business Advantage” in their innovative and strategic application of the internet, communications and information technology.
Home- Based Business
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a Home-Based Business, where a residence is the principle place of operation.
Employer of the Year
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, as an Employer, demonstrating care to its employees. This application must be entered by the employees, below “middle management” within the business.
Employee of the Year
This Award will be presented to the employee, who provides a “Business Advantage”, within the company they work for. This submission may only be made by the Manager of the employee.
Community Contribution
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage”, by supporting local community groups and organizations. This is our “corporate citizen” – the business who looks after local charities and events – may be self nomination or nomination by a third party.
The People’s Choice Award
This Award will be presented to the business which receives the most nominations from the local community. Nominations/votes may be made online at BlueMountainsAustralia.com or by nomination form in the Blue Mountains Gazettes dated August 13 & Sept 3.
The Harry Hammon Golden Business Award
This Award will be presented to the business which is deemed the overall “Business of the Year”, selected by the judges from the Winners of the first 10 categories (above).
2008 Awards Sponsors
Awards Archive
2007 BMBA Awards Winners & Photos
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