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Entry Information

Why enter?

If you are proud of your achievements, and seeking to grow your profile the 2008 Powercor / PRIME Business Excellence Awards provide an important opportunity for you to reap the many benefits of entering which include:

o Motivation to complete a comprehensive self analysis tool designed to evaluate your strategic planning, marketing, risk management, corporate citizenship and sustainability practices;
o A pathway for those aspiring to achieve higher honours in other state or federal awards programs;
o Recognition of your achievements;
o Publicity for your business or organisation;
o A vehicle to benchmark your business or organisation against your competitors;
o The prestige of an independent third party endorsing your business;
o Identifying individuals and businesses with the potential to inspire and encourage greatness;
o Advancing our reputation as a region; and
o Providing networking opportunities for like-minded businesses across a variety of sectors and industries.

What’s new in 2008

o The addition of a category acknowledging the growing number of successful home based businesses
o A major change from an annual awards cycle, to a two year cycle – so if you don’t enter this year, you will have to wait until 2010 to share your story of success
o A unique partnership between Mildura Tourism and the Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board to deliver the awards resulting in the incorporation of Mildura Business Excellence Awards Inc – to ensure a strong future
o New branding
o New BEA Committee
o New BEA Coordinator
o New sponsors
o New judges
o An updated website

Entering the Awards

Though the process has been streamlined in recent years, entering requires a commitment and investment of time and resources. By following the following steps you will maximise the return and minimise your effort.

1. Identify the most appropriate category for entry
2. Review the eligibility criteria and familiarise yourself with the entry guidelines
3. Develop an action plan including a timeline of key dates
4. Identify who you need and who can help
5. Start now – register for access to a Mentor, attend an information session

Your Local Awards Coordinator

Guidance on the process of entering and any aspect of your application is available from your local awards expert, Angela Drayton. Email to awards@mildurabea.com.au or call 0419 241 344.