Steve Martyn and his business, Able Industries, won the Hobsons Bay Business of the Year in 2011. 73214 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI
TOP businesses will again be recognised this year with nominations now open for the annual Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.
Hobsons Bay Mayor Tony Briffa said the awards had gone from strength to strength and had become a prestigious accolade for the local business community.
“There are nine specialist categories, including new/start up business, retail, hospitality, tourism, transport and logistics, manufacturing and industrial, professional services, not for profit/community service and home-based business,” Cr Briffa said.
“Judges will also award an Environment Award and Good Access Award across all categories, as well as an overall Business of the Year. I will also have the pleasure of presenting a Mayoral award.”
Cr Briffa said the awards were a great way to promote business excellence, as well as encourage local business development.
“These awards cover all aspects of local business, including those running their own enterprises from home, as well as the more traditional retail outlets,” he said.
“Our business community is diverse and these awards celebrate and recognise local success stories.
“The winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Williamstown Town Hall on Friday 7 September so nominate now.”
To help businesses with their nominations, the council is hosting a series of free workshops to provide entrants with advice and tips on how to put forward an award-winning application.
These workshops will be at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre.
For details on dates and times of the workshops, as well as information on nominating for the awards, contact Sally Curtis on 9932 1000 or email business@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Nominations close on Friday 20 July.
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