Entries open Tuesday for 2018 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards.
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The Illawarra Business Chamber run event recognising businesses in the region’s five local government areas includes a new category for excellence in the workplace inclusion.
The awards acknowledge the continued transformation of the Illawarra economy and enormous talent in the region.
Chamber executive director Adam Zarth said winners will be announced at a Parisian themed awards night on October 19 at WIN Entertainment Centre.
“This year there will be 18 award categories including a new category of Excellence in Workplace Inclusion to recognise businesses that address the needs of a diverse community including seniors, people from alternate cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities,” Mr Zarth said.
IMB Bank is the Principal Partner of the awards for the third years in a row, KPMG Wollongong managing partner Warwick Shanks is the auditor the judging porcess and University of Wollongong vice-chancellor Professor Paul Wellings is the ambassador of the judges.
IMB Bank chief executive Robert Ryan said the historic Illawarra headquartered business supported the awards so significantly because they truly are a regional event that supported achievement in the local economy.
The Parisian Soiree themed celebration will include a three course menu with a French twist designed by locally acclaimed chefs.
There are 17 award categories this year including 12 NSW aligned categories.
Winners of those will get state-wide recognition as finalists in the NSW Business Chamber Awards.
Entries open Tuesday and close on July 30 at 5pm at www.businessannualawards.com.au/Regions/Illawarra or on 4223 0308
2018 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Award Categories
NSW Aligned Awards
Outstanding Young Entrepreneur (Age 18-35)
Outstanding Business Leader (Age 36+)
Excellence in Small Business (less than 20 employees)
Excellence in Business (over 20 employees)
Excellence in Social Enterprise
Start Up Superstar
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence in Sustainability
Excellence in Export
Excellence in Workplace Inclusion
Outstanding Employer of Choice
Local Chamber of Commerce
Illawarra Only Awards
Outstanding Young Employee
Excellence in Tourism
Excellence in Retail & Hospitality
Excellence in Customer Service
Wollongong City Centre Business Excellence