Fraser Coast Business & Tourism Awards
Description
This years awards are held on Saturday 5th November at the Brolga Theatre Maryborough. Submission are now closed! Nominations for the 2015 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards are now open. Nominations will close on Friday, 4th of September 2015. Fraser Coast businesses are also welcome to nominate themselves for up to two awards. Download the nomination pack from our website http://www.businessandtourismawards.com.au/
Nominations for the Young Achiever of the Year Award can be submitted by anyone - employees of the business, business associates, friends, family, clients or customers. To access the nomination form for Young Achiever download the nomination pack from our website http://www.businessandtourismawards.com.au/
Please use the nomination form in the application pack to indicate your intention of entry into the 2015 Business and Tourism Awards.
Nominees can be entered in the following categories:
Trade and Manufacturing
Primary Industries and Agri-Business
Retailing
Professional Services
Restaurants, Cafes and Hospitality
Caravan and Budget Accommodation
Accommodation
Tourism - Land Based
Tourism - Marine Based
Education Provider
Health Provider
New Business
Young Achiever of the Year
Best Business - Chamber President’s Award
Nominations close at 5.00pm 4 September 2015
Tell your friends
RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comElfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
A huge thank you to Ellen Foulds from Elfotography Hervey Bay who was the official photographer on the night!! Check out some of her photos. www.elfotographyherveybay.com.au
Timeline Photos
Chamber Presidents' Best Business Award Winner – OCEANS Resort and Spa The Chamber President’s Award is presented to a business determined by the Fraser Coast region’s Chamber of Commerce President’s. This business exemplifies an innovator that consistently contributes towards the economic well being of the Fraser Coast region through strong collaboration across different industry sectors, strong ties with regional industry development organisations and through business excellence Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
John Craig-Gardiner Award Chris Reeves (The Happy Wanderer) for his dedication and commitment to the development of our local industry has been nothing less than outstanding Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Hall of Fame Inductee The multi award winning Fraser Coast Top Tourist Caravan Park in Hervey Bay, guarantees a friendly welcome everyday! Since becoming a family owned and run business the 'Tourist Only' caravan park has specialised in delivering a boutique, peaceful, clean, tidy and securely gated caravan park that makes the most of its proximity to the local beaches. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Best New Business presented by All States Training Winner – Torquay Bed and Breakfast In June 2015 Cheryl Miller purchased a residential property with the vision of converting it to a small boutique bed and breakfast. Their theme ‘comfort with style’ offers uniquely styled rooms has ensured that Torquay Bed and Breakfast became a recognisable property on both the domestic and international market. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Young Achiever of the Year presented by Young Professionals Fraser Coast Winner – Tara Bradbury – BDM Academy Tara Bradbury is a game changer. Not only did she want to change the mindset of Principals in the Property Management Business she wanted to change the game. She saw an opportunity to mentor and share her knowledge. She created her own company BDM Academy. BDM Academy is a professional, innovative training firm which has been created to predominantly focus on educating and training of Business Development Managers within the Real Estate Industry. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Best in Accommodation sponsored by Vivere: Building Renovations Interiors Winner –Ocean Resort and Spa Have been innovative in developing new revenue streams, refining products and re-positioning the resort for accommodation and as a meetings and conference venue. This stunning resort has taken steps to maximise its potential in the MICE industry and build its reputation as a venue which can draw large scale conferences from major metropolitan and overseas centres Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Marketing presented by Fraser Coast Tourism and Events- Brad Nardi Winner – Tasman Venture Tasman Venture, placed an unprecedented focus on developing their social media presence. They believe that social media provides tourism operators with an exciting, innovative way to drive business, giving them a platform that allows them to connect, attract and inform potential guests in a way unlike any other promotional platform. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Innovation presented by TAFE Queensland East Coast Winner - Hyne Timber Product development is a dedicated section of the Hyne Timber business structure with full time, specialists working to improve their line. Hyne’s laboratories, partner with both the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Salisbury Research Facility and the University of Queensland’s Centre for Tall Timber Structures, so that they not only financially support product innovation, but are also active contributors. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Professional Services presented by Edge Marketing Winner - Suthers Laywers Suthers Lawyers are celebrating 30 years of business on the Fraser Coast with a win. This eminently sustainable business has been based on their understanding of the need to build long term partnerships with their clients. By nurturing trust and professionalism, business has flourished, and the submission demonstrated that clients are secure in the knowledge they have an experienced team meeting all of their needs. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Tourism – Land Based presented by Fraser Coast Regional Council Winner - Fraser Explorer Tours Consecutive winner for the last two years Fraser Explorer Tours continues to provide a comprehensive range of touring experiences designed to meet the needs and preferences of all visitors to Fraser Island. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Timeline Photos
Trade and Manufacturing presented by Woollam Constructions Winner – Hyne Timber Hyne Timber is one of Australia’s largest, privately owned producers of sawn timber products, a leader in preservation treatments and iconic supplier of engineered timber to the Australian and New Zealand construction industry. Hyne timber employees over 300 people in the Maryborough region, as well as being historically significant, the company represents an integral part of QLD forestry/timber industry worth billions of dollars to the economy. Photo taken by: Elfotography Hervey Bay by Ellen Foulds
Quiz
