Excellence in Retail – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Retail – 20 or more employees
Open to all retail business operators including fashion, furniture, home wares and appliance retailing, floor covering, domestic hardware, paints and glass, other store based retailers, including chemist, lighting, supermarkets, grocery stores, beer, wine and spirits retailers, pet stores, art and craft retailers, bookshops, health food, etc.
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Services – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Services – 20 or more employees
Open to restaurants cafes, take away food and catering services, pubs, clubs, night clubs and entertainment venues, Winery restaurants/cafes and cellar doors, tourist attractions, tours, tour operations and guides, boutique hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, hotel, motel, backpacker accommodation and youth hostels, heritage and cultural activities, creative and performing arts companies, theatres, libraries and parks, gardens including artists and musicians, etc.
Excellence in Personal and Lifestyle Services – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Personal and Lifestyle Services – 20 or more employees
Open to beauticians, hairdressers, barbers, makeup artists and manicurists. Fitness companies, personal trainers, gyms and sporting facilities. Interior decorators, customers, dress makers, clothing repairs, laundry/launderettes and shoe repairs.
Excellence in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Mining, Construction, Industrial and Trade – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Mining, Construction, Industrial and Trade – 20 or more employees
Open to businesses engaged in the design, architecture, engineering and construction of new infrastructure and new developments or in the production or fabrication of products and services, including to the mining or agricultural industries. Also open to motor dealers, automotive repairers, courier and transport companies and companies specialising in logistics and distribution.
Excellence in Community Services – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Community Services – 20 or more employees
Open to not for profit organisations, charities, disability services, Government or community volunteers and other businesses/organisations whose core business includes relief of poverty, sickness or distress, needs of the aged including residential care, social assistance services, advancement of religion, advancement of education and provision of childcare service on a non-profit basis, including initiatives in social enterprise and charitable work.
Excellence in Professional Services – less than 20 employees
Excellence in Professional Services – 20 or more employees
Open to businesses engaged in healthcare and other medical services including general practitioners, residential care, pathology and diagnostic imaging, dental, optometry, physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathic services. Legal, accounting, management consulting, real estate agents, valuators, property management, veterinary services, translation services, event management, banking, building societies, investment services, insurance, financial advisers, asset management and brokering, mortgage and financial brokering, marketing, marketing research, advertising agencies and services such as copywriting and publishing.
Apprentice of the Year
Open to all Apprentices who completed their apprenticeship in the last calendar year or who are in their final year in the year of the Clock Awards. This award celebrates excellence in vocational education and training. It acknowledges the opportunities created by employers, and recognises the initiative employees have shown during their apprenticeship. The Apprentice of the Year will be decided by a local panel on the basis of a submission and interview of selected applicants.
Trainee of the Year
Open to all Trainees who completed their traineeship in the last calendar year or who are in their final year in the year of the Clock Awards. This award celebrates excellence in vocational education and training. It acknowledges the opportunities created by employers, and recognises the initiative employees have shown during their traineeship. The Trainee of the Year will be decided by a local panel on the basis of a submission and interview of selected applicants.
People’s Choice
Open to all businesses that are nominated. There is no need for submissions to be completed to be eligible for this category. The winner is determined by popular vote via the link provided in the Mudgee Clock Award website or via hardcopy submitted at The Winning Post Motor Inn, Mudgee.
DISABILITY ACCESS AWARD
What steps has your business taken to improve/implement a disability access in to your business? Each year The Clock Awards Committee recognise a businesses who has made a difference in the lives of people with a disability and helps to improve access for people with a disability.
start up superstar
This category recognises a business that has been operating for less than two years that delivers a product/service/idea/invention with credible potential. This award recognises early-stage start ups that have a solid chance of market success, and strongly displays the entrepreneurial spirit.
outstanding young employee
This Young Business Person award recognises an inspirational young employee aged between 18-35 years who has built a successful career with an organisation.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
**This award category currently will not have the opportunity to proceed to the State Awards - NSW Business Chamber Business Awards
oUTSTANDING Young Entrepreneur
The Outstanding Young Entrepreneur award recognises an inspirational young person aged between 18 - 35 years who, through their own commitment and passion, owns or part owns a successful business. This award recognises young business people who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction and innovative ideas whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
OUTSTANDING Business Leader
The Outstanding Business Leader award recognises the positive contribution made to business by business people and professionals. The award recognises those who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming business leaders. Individuals entering into this category can be self-employed or employed by a business.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
Excellence in Innovation
Recognises businesses that have made significant contributions to their industry through the introduction or improvement of an idea, method, technology, process or application.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
Employer of Choice
The Employer of Choice award recognises organisations that put in place strategies and initiatives to create stimulating and supportive workplace environments for their employees. These strategies or initiatives must have a positive impact on both employees and the organisation as a whole.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
Excellence in Small Business (for businesses employing less than 20 employees*)
To be selected from each of the Less Than 20 Employees categories above.
The Excellence in Small Business award recognises a business (employing less than 20 FTE employees on payroll in Australia such as contractors, casuals and labour hire staff*) that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth in the previous 24 months.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
Excellence in Business (for businesses employing 20 or more employees*)
To be selected from each of the 20 or More Employees categories above.
The Excellence in Business award recognises a business (employing more than 20 FTE employees on payroll in Australia such as contractors, casuals and labour hire staff) that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth over the previous 24 months.
Award winner proceeds as a finalist to the Western NSW Business Chamber Awards, subject to meeting the terms and conditions of the NSW Business Chamber.
The Clock
The winner of this prestigious award will be chosen from the winners of Excellence in Small Business and Excellence in Business.
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*This includes all employees on payroll in Australia such as contractors, casual and labour hire staff.
