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2017 Categories and Entry Forms

Entries close 7th August 2017

Best Environmental Practice

This award is open to organisations that have made a strong commitment to environmental improvement as part of their day-to-day operations. The judges will be looking for clear evidence or quantification of the benefits of making environmental improvement a priority.

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Building Communities

This category is open to organisations that deliver sporting, arts and cultural festivals, events and activities that positively impact on, and deliver long-term benefits for, the community of Northern Tasmania. Organisations must operate as professional entities at the management level, although there may be volunteer involvement.

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Community Service

This category is open to incorporated not-for-profit organisations that are delivering outcomes that benefit the northern Tasmania community. These entities may operate social enterprises, deliver social services or undertake charitable work. In pursuit of delivering positive community outcomes, they may operate with volunteer support.

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Excellence In Customer Service

This category is open to all organisations providing excellence in customer service.

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Export

This category is open to organisations that can demonstrate best practice in export in any industry or sector.

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Innovation

This category is open to organisations that can demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic operating environments, eg emerging or declining markets, globalisation, industry and retail trends and practices, government legislation, trade agreements, entrepreneurial practices, digital disruption etc.

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Excellence in Manufacturing

This category is open to organisations that have achieved commercial success through innovation and progressive manufacturing capabilities. Organisation of all sizes, from tiny specialty manufacturers to large scale manufacturing operations are invited to enter.

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Excellence in Marketing

This category is open to organisations that can demonstrate sustained marketing excellence which has driven business improvement over time, as demonstrated by relevant metrics.

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Exceptional Workplaces

This category is open to organisations that can demonstrate superior staff satisfaction through clearly defined strategies and measures.

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Outstanding Event

This category is open to events that have demonstrated a significant benefit to/impact on the community of northern Tasmania. Entries can be a one-off or an annual event.

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Outstanding Visitor Experience

This category is open to tourism and hospitality organisations that can demonstrate commitment to consistently delivering an exceptional visitor experience which allows them to stand out from their competitors.

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Professional Services

This category is open to organisations that deliver exceptional professional services. It is open to service providers in all sectors – health, financial, property, legal, engineering, planning, creative, surveying, learning etc.

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Emerging Startup Award

This category is open to organisations which have commenced operations within the last three years; and which have the capacity to be strong scalable businesses into the future. The judges will be looking for emerging businesses that have a unique value proposition as well as recognising the influence that the founders and entrepreneurs behind the entity have in ensuring this success.

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Excellence in Safety - Electrical

This category is open to organisations that are committed to sound procedures, controls, reporting, design and education systems that maximise the Electrical Safety of their workplaces and services.

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Agribusiness

This category is open to businesses that operate in the agribusiness sector, including agricultural products, services or technology.

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Young Professional of the Year

This category is designed to recognise and encourage the achievements of a young professional aged between 20-40 who has demonstrated a noteworthy commitment to excellence, innovation and the community in his/her profession, and who has worked to promote their profession as a whole. Entrants will be required to provided names and contact details of two referees (current employer, supervisor, business partner, client).

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Business of the Year

This winner of this prestigious award is selected by the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Board based on feedback and recommendations from the judges regarding the most outstanding winner of the categories. This award is not open for entries.

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Hall of Fame

The winner of the Hall of Fame Award is selected by the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Board based on specific criteria and is not open to for entries.

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