Awards Introduction
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The Blue Mountains Business Advantage partnership between Biznet, BMCC and BMTL is very proud to announce the inaugural Blue Mountains Business Advantage (BMBA) Awards for the Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Oberon to be held this year.
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 on 11 June 2008 at Peppers Fairmont Resort, Leura. The awards are open to all businesses in the region as well as all Biznet and BMTL members.
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 May 28 – Media promotion begins in the Gazette
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Wednesday June 11 – Launch sponsored by Telstra
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Wednesday June 18th to 1st - Application workshop – evening
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Friday June 27th to 2nd - Application workshop – morning
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Monday July 21 – Applications close
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Tuesday July 22 to Friday July 25 – Judging Panel meets for 4 days
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Monday July 28 – Finalists announced to Gazette, website, applicants
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Wednesday July 30 – Finalists cocktail party sponsored by Telstra
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Friday August 15 – Awards night
Award Categories
Business Advantage in Business Service
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).
Business Advantage in 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.
Business Advantage in 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.
Business Advantage in Innovation
This award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” with its innovative product, processes or service/s.
New Business Advantage
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a new business operating in the Blue Mountains for more than 12 months, but less than 36 months, at the time of the Awards.
Environmental Business Advantage
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.
Business Advantage in 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.
Business Advantage in 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.
Business Advantage Employee of the Year
This Award will be presented to the employee, OVER 25 years of age, who provides a “Business Advantage”, within the company they work for. This submission may only be made by the Manager of the employee.
e-Business Advantage
This Award will be presented to the business that provides a “Business Advantage” in their promotion and delivery of e-business through internet services.
Home-Based Business Advantage
This Award will be presented to the business which provides a “Business Advantage” as a Home-based business, where the main business income is generated from home based premises/office operating in the Blue Mountains for more than 18 months at the time of the Awards.
Business Advantage in the Community
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 Harry Hammon Golden Business Advantage
This Award will be presented to the business which is deemed the overall “Business of the Year”, selected from the Winners of the above categories.
The Shopper’s Business Advantage Choice
This Award will be presented to the business which receives the most nominations from the local community by demonstrating and providing a “Business Advantage”. Contact Biznet for nomination forms.
2008 Awards Sponsors
Awards Archive
2007 BMBA Awards Winners & Photos
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