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Categories
The categories and associated questions are set by the BEA Executive Committee in consultation with industry, representatives of the judging and mentor panels and aligned, where possible, with other state and federal business awards programs.
Category 1: Accommodation up to and including AAA 3 1/2 star rating
The focus of this award is on both the facilities and services that enhance the tourism experience - open to accommodation providers catering to the discerning traveller who holds up to and including AAA 3 1/2 star rating.
Examples include but are not limited to: motels, hotels, self-catering, cabins and pub accommodation.
Category 2: Deluxe Accommodation AAA 4 star rating and over
The focus of this award is on both the facilities and services that enhance the tourism experience - would be open to accommodation providers who hold AAA 4 star rating and over.
Examples include but are not limited to: apartments, hotels, motels and self-catering accommodation.
Category 3: Festivals & Events
This category is open to festivals or events which attract visitors from intra and/or inter state, and positively promote the region impacting within the local community and environment. Festivals or events entering this category may be one-off or recurring.
Examples include but are not limited to: music festivals and sporting or theatrical events.
Category 4: Local Outlet of Parent Company, Franchise or Buying Group
This category is open to any business that has element(s) of its operation determined by an external office located outside of the Mildura BEA geographical location.
Examples include but are not limited to: fast food chains, retail chains, marketing banner groups and satellite branches
NEW AWARD Category 5: Home Based Business sponsored by
Small Business Field Office Program
This category is open to any business that operates from their home. A home-based business is a business which is run either at or from a residential site or building which the owner of the business uses as their main residence. The business owner may have allocated a part of their house or garage to be used as an office, workshop or consulting room, or they might work with clients on site, but run their business from home.
Examples include but are not limited to: internet based, masseurs, consultants and bookkeepers.
Category 6: Hospitality Business
This category is open to all sectors of the hospitality industry.
Examples include but are not limited to: cafés, restaurants and catering businesses.
Category 7: Manufacturing, Processing and Construction
This category is open to businesses involved in the manufacturing or production of a finished product, ready for the consumer.
Examples include but are not limited to: engineering, builders, wineries, food processing and craftsmen.
Category 8: Not For Profit Organisation
This category is open to businesses that operate for a purpose other than returns to stakeholders. These businesses may trade in surplus as long as no person(s) or organisation is paid a dividend.
Examples include but are not limited to: sporting bodies, educational facilities, charitable organisations and community and welfare groups.
Category 9: Primary Producers and Agribusiness
This category is open to businesses either offering a service to agriculture, horticulture or primary producers or who are engaged specifically in those industries.
Examples include but are not limited to: transport, contracting services, agriculture wholesalers, vineyards, citrus growers and aquaculture.
Category 10: Retail
This category is open to businesses in the retail sector that deals directly with the consumer.
Examples include but are not limited to: gift stores, clothing stores, chemists and food stores.
Category 11: Service Award - Professional
This category is open to businesses offering a professional service to the consumer or other businesses.
Examples include but are not limited to: accountants, physicians and conference venues.
Category 12: Service Award -Trades & Other
This category is open to businesses offering a qualified trade or unqualified service to the consumer or other businesses.
Examples include but are not limited to: electricians, hairdressers, mechanics and wholesalers
Category 13: Tour & Transport Operators
This category is open to tour and transport operators, who convey passengers (not freight). It is not a transport award, but does recognise a major contribution to tourism through the provision of transport services.
Examples include but are not limited to: tour operators, car rental companies, bus and taxi services.
Category 14: Tourist & Caravan Parks
This category is open to all tourist and caravan parks offering a tourism experience.
Examples include but are not limited to: cabin, caravan and tenting accommodation providers.
Category 15: Tourist Attractions
This category is open to attractions of regional importance which market primarily to intra and/or interstate visitors, and significantly contribute to the tourism experience. They may be publicly or privately owned, and can operate in conjunction with a natural attraction or on their own.
Examples include but are not limited to: parks, historic buildings and sites and family entertainment.
Category 16: Unique Accommodation (previously Specialist Accommodation)
This category is open to accommodation providers who provide a high degree of personal contact with guests, or to providers developed around unconventional accommodation.
Examples include but are not limited to: backpacker accommodation, hosted accommodation, houseboats and B & B’s.
Category 17: Outstanding Contribution by an Individual
This award recognises the extraordinary personal and professional achievement and contribution by an individual over many years to their industry. Assessment is based on the activities and contribution of the nominee outside the expectation of normal employment, with the emphasis on personal and professional commitment.
Category 18: Young Achievers Award
This award recognises an individual under 30 years of age, and their contribution to the business or industry in which they are employed. Assessment is based on the individual’s contribution outside the expectation of normal employment, and demonstration of leadership and/or activities which result in improved business or industry practices or standards.
SPECIAL AWARDS
The 2008 Powercor/Prime Business Excellence Awards provide all entrants with the further opportunity to procure additional recognition via four special awards that are nominated by the Judging Panel, following the allocation of category winners. Entry is automatic and does not require a separate submission.
Innovation Award
Awarded to the entrant demonstrating the most innovative practices.
Small Business of the Year sponsored by Sunraysia Area Consultative Committee
Awarded in recognition of overall business excellence, from all entrants with less than five full-time employees.
NEW AWARD Medium/Large Business of the Year
Awarded in recognition of overall business excellence, from all entrants with five or more full-time employees.
Powercor Business of the Year
Awarded to the entrant who achieves the highest aggregate score overall.