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Recognising and Celebrating Business Excellence & Strengthening Economic Development in South Canterbury
Entry Form | Key Dates | Entry Tips | Categories
NOMINATE a South Canterbury Business
The hunt is on and we want to hear from you! We’re on the search for the best businesses in South Canterbury, so nominate an outstanding local business and we will make contact with your recommendation, congratulating them on the endorsement by you, and encouraging them to enter the 2012 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
ENTER your South Canterbury Business
You will find everything you need below – entry tips, categories, ideas for maximising your entry, key dates and entry questions to complete.
Finalists will be honoured at a stunning and memorable gala dinner event on the 24th August at Caroline Bay Hall.
If you have any questions about the awards, entry process or gala event, please contact Jeremy Liddy at Aoraki Development Business & Tourism (ADBT) on (03) 687 2736 or email business@southcanterbury.org.nz
- Finalists and winners receive increased marketing opportunities as a result of the public recognition of being judged an outstanding business success.
- The awards present a unique opportunity to focus on your business strengths and the competitive advantage that makes your business exceptional.
- Benchmark your progress and achievements against competitors in the hospitality, tourism and retail sectors.
- Network with other South Canterbury businesses and professionals.
- Reward and acknowledge the contribution made by your employees in growing and developing your business.
- Showcase your services and products to a wider audience.
- Exposure in the Timaru Herald Newspaper tabloid promoting all finalists.
- Finalists and category winners receive certificates and category winners receive a prestigious trophy.
Entry Tips - Read this entry pack thoroughly. Each section must be completed within the specified word limit, so plan your entry to gain maximum mileage out of the limited word count.
- Please type your answers.
- Answer all questions clearly and concisely and avoid narrative as a substitute for hard facts. Feel free to use bullet points.
- Entering can be a real team effort so consider brainstorming the questions with your staff, business partners, advisors etc. You might be surprised at the level of involvement and interest shown.
- Appendices are not allowed.
- Convey your passion for your business through your entry.
- Contact Jeremy Liddy at Aoraki Development Business & Tourism (ADBT) on (03) 687 2736 or email business@southcanterbury.org.nz
Key Dates | 14th May | - Nominations & Entries open - Entry packs here | | 31st May | - Nominations close at 5pm Friday 31st May. | | 22nd June | - Entries close at 5pm Friday 22nd June. | | 27 June - July 13 | - Judging Process | | 17th August | - Timaru Herald Newspaper tabloid promoting all of the entrants | | 24th August | - Business Excellence Awards Gala Evening. Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru. |
Categories & Sponsors
Thank you to our excellent sponsors, it is due to their generosity that we are able to run such an effective event and celebrate the business achievements in our region.
Principal Sponsor:  Guest Speaker Sponsor: 
Cocktail Party:  Major Awards 
Supreme Award
This award acknowledges the overall winner selected from all the category winners.
 Sustainability Award
This business optimises sustainable practices throughout its operations, while respecting local cultures and benefiting the local community. All entrants are automatically entered in to this award category.
 People’s Choice Award
This award is voted by the public of South Canterbury through the website www.southcanterbury.org.nz All finalists are eligible.
Award Categories
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Emerging Business Award
Open to businesses that have been trading less than 3 years across all categories
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Hospitality & Tourism Award
Open to businesses whose principal business activities provide a tourism activity, food or accommodation service in the region e.g. restaurants, cafes, wineries, accommodation, motels, hotels, retirement villages, bed & breakfast, tourist attraction, adventure tourism, family entertainment or visitor related services. The Category will have two awards
Small Enterprise Hospitality & Tourism Award - Open to businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Large Enterprise Hospitality & Tourism Award - Open to businesses with 6 or more full-time equivalent employees
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Manufacturing & Primary Produce Award
Open to businesses whose principal activity is involved in or related to primary produce sector and/or manufacturing for distribution either locally, nationally or internationally, e.g. manufacturer, viticulture, agriculture, farming, wholesaler, distributor.
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| Retail Award
Open to businesses whose principal activity is the sale of goods to the consumer or visitor. Reliability, value and outstanding customer service are all essential to the overall retail experience. The Category will have two awards
Small Enterprise Retail Award - Open to businesses with 5 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
Large Enterprise Retail Award - Open to businesses with 6 or more full-time equivalent employees
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Technology & Innovation Award
Open to businesses that are creatively using technology to their advantage in achieving success or have adopted new innovative methods or systems in their company. The technology (or technologies) not limited to IT, will provide a competitive advantage through its application and leverage.
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Service & Community Organisation Award
Open to business whose principal activity is to provide assistance/support or advice to other businesses or the consumer. As well as service businesses, this category is open to not for profit organisations, educational institutions, health service providers, local government organisations, community trusts etc, that demonstrate excellence and make a significant impact in their field.
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