Nominate For Business Awards
The Tablelands Business Excellence Awards, showcasing the region’s outstanding businesses and not-for-profit organisations, are open for nominations.
‘Just as we have in past years, this Queensland Small Business Month we are celebrating the business community’s significant contribution to our region,’ said Mayor Rod Marti.
‘We have 2885 registered businesses in our region, and small businesses make up 97% of them.
‘All of these businesses contribute to our strong economic growth, new investments and new jobs.
‘This is your chance to nominate your business or organisation, and nominate a business, organisation or individual in the people’s choice categories.
‘Businesses and organisations can nominate themselves until 12noon Wednesday 30 April, and then the community can vote for the nominated businesses and organisations in the People’s Choice category between 12noon Thursday 1 May and 12noon Monday 12 May.
‘There are nine award categories:
- Champion Business sponsored by Mangoesmapping
- Community Contribution Excellence sponsored by Kaban Green Power Hub
- Customer Service Excellence — Professional Services sponsored by Elders Insurance Tablelands
- Customer Service Excellence — Trade, Retail and Services sponsored by Malanda Seafood
- Employer of Choice sponsored by Black Star Radio
- Food and Agribusiness Excellence sponsored by NAB Regional and Agribusiness
- New and Emerging Business sponsored by Healthwise Physio
- Sustainability Environmental Contribution Excellence
- Technology and Innovation Impact sponsored by Launch Y(E)P Tropical Innovation Festival
- People’s Choice sponsored by nbn Local
‘Award recipients will receive a $500 Shop Tablelands Gift Card or advertising voucher, 12-month chamber / business association membership, certificate and trophy.
‘The awards will be presented at the Tablelands Business Excellence Awards Gala Ceremony at 6pm Saturday 17 May at the Atherton International Club.
‘Tickets (tablelandsregionalcouncil.eventbrite.com) are $100/person for the awards ceremony, a drink and hors d’oeuvres on arrival, sumptuous banquet and dessert, and live entertainment by Funhouse.
‘Keep an eye out for other Queensland Small Business Month events across the region.
‘These events are a great opportunity to connect with other business owners and community leaders, make valuable connections, exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.
‘Thank you to our gold and silver partners for making these awards possible,’ said Mayor Marti.
Gold partners
- Mangoesmapping
- Kaban Green Power Hub
- Elders Insurance Tablelands
- Malanda Seafood
- Black Star Radio
- NAB Regional and Agribusiness
- Healthwise Physio
- Launch Y(E)P Tropical Innovation Festival
- nbn Local
Silver partners
- Atherton Tableland Chamber of Commerce Inc.
- Herberton Business and Tourism Association Inc.
- Malanda Chamber of Commerce
- Ravenshoe and District Chamber of Commerce Inc.
- Yungaburra Association Inc.
- Cairns AV Hire
- Win Television Channel 9 Cairns
Photo: 2024 Champion Business winners Mangoesmapping Pty Ltd with Mayor Rod Marti. © John de Rooy, Tablelands Photography.
