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Canberra Women in Business (CWB) acknowledges that our members’ business achievements often go

unrecognised and wishes to pay tribute to those women who put in an outstanding effort in their chosen vocation.

Canberra Women in Business invites members and non members to enter the awards.

The annual CWB Awards serve to:

● Encourage, acknowledge and reward valuable contributions and outstanding achievements,

● Focus on small to medium size businesses and individuals providing leadership and initiative,

● Enhance the social, economic, commercial and environmental prosperity of the Canberra region.

KEY DATESApplications close: September 28th 2018

Judging: Finalists to be announced October 12th 2018

Awards Presentation: The award winners will be announced at our GALA AWARDS dinner to be held on

Thursday November 8th at Pialligo Estate Glasshouse

AM I ELIGIBLE?To be eligible to enter the CWB awards you must meet the following criteria:

● You are a business owner, manager or work in an organisation, department or company

● You reside and work in the ACT or surrounding region

● You are not serving on the CWB committee

● You are not on the judging panel and have not been involved in the judging in the past

● If entering the Young Business Woman Award you are 35 years old or under

● You have not previously won the award for the category in which you are entering

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AWARD CATEGORIES

AWARD WHAT IT IS FOR?

Business Woman of the YearOpen to individuals

This award is for the businesswoman who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, pursuit of excellence in her business. This award will recognise the woman who is the most outstanding role model for other women, demonstrated through her values, initiatives, vision and the opportunities she has provided for employment and leadership within her business.

Mentor of the YearOpen to individuals

This award is for the individual who best demonstrates a history of supporting, guiding and helping other women in business, whether in their own industry or others. The winner will be a woman who best demonstrates a passion for bringing other women along with her, and showing that when women work together great things happen and can change lives.

Young Business Woman of the YearOpen to individuals

The entrant must be 35 years or under before September 2019. This award is for the young businesswoman who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, and the pursuit of excellence in her business. This award will recognise a young woman who is a role model for other young women, demonstrated through her values, initiatives, vision and the opportunities she has provided for employment and leadership within her business.

Small Business Award (under 20 people) Open to businesses

This award is for the business owner that has up to 20 employees that have shown excellence in growth, both financially and in the number of clients, and demonstrates innovative ideas in business and marketing. his award will also recognise those women led businesses and the work they have done in their industry to promote diversity and the role of women..

Micro Business Award (under 3 people) Open to businesses

This award is for the business owner that has up to 3 employees, that has shown excellence in growth, both financially and in the number of clients, and demonstrates innovative ideas in business and marketing. This award will also recognise those women led businesses and the work they have done in their industry to promote diversity and the role of women..

NFP Business Woman of the YearOpen to individuals

This award is for the businesswoman who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, pursuit of excellence and is a role model for other business women in the field of Not for Profit Business. This award will recognise those unsung heroes who help build our social economy, who work for the most vulnerable in our community to make it a better place for all, but especially women.

PS Business Award Open to organisations

This award is for the woman working in the public sector who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, pursuit of excellence and is a role model for other women. This award will recognise those women who are instrumental in implementing new initiatives in the workplace, being visionary and promoting and supporting diversity in their workplace.

Innovation Award Open to businesses

This award is for the business owner that best demonstrates excellence in the areas of science, technology, and innovation, and is a role model for women and girls wanting to pursue careers or businesses in these fields. This award will recognise growth,both financially and in the number of clients, and the application of new ideas for business opportunities

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REWARDSWinners receive:

● A framed commemorative certificate,

● a trophy,

● permission to display the CWB Awards winner logo,

● Canberra Weekly cover and editorial, and

● inclusion in press releases,

● promotion on the CWB website,

● opportunities to present at CWB events in 2019

JUDGING Our Judging Panel consists of a panel or leaders in their fields, including the profit, not for profit, science and

technology and community sectors. Judges are not allowed to simultaneously serve on the committee and the

judging panel. A judge is excluded from entering the awards.

Each submission is scored on presentation and content. All questions must be answered within the prescribed word

count. Once all entries have been assessed the judges will shortlist the most outstanding candidates for each

category. Shortlisted entrants will be notified that they are finalists. Finalists are expected to attend the awards gala

dinner.

RULESENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT Thursday September 28th, 2018. Finalists to be announced October 12th 2018

● Entry is open to all CWB members and non members. ● Eligibility for entry is dependent on the award category and may be open to businesses, organisations

and/or individuals.● An entrant must complete the introduction form.

● Entry form for each awards has a limit of not more than 1500 words. ● Entry to multiple award categories is allowed.

● Each category requires a separate entry form.

● Entry must be submitted in electronic format (PDF preferred) only.

● Young Business Woman of the Year entrants must provide a copy of a ‘Proof of Age’ document.

● Supporting documents and photographs must be provided with your entry and clearly labelled.

It is assumed that all entrants are ‘environment friendly’ and are fulfilling all compliance obligations in

relation to their business.

● Nominations and supporting material remain the property of the CWB Awards office and will not be

returned. You may include commercial-in-confidence material.

● Entrant must agree to any local, interstate or national marketing and media publicity associated with the

awards. Your photograph and overview section of your entry information may be used for publicity

purposes.

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● Sponsors are ineligible to enter.

● All entrants who are notified a finalist will be able to use ‘Finalist 2018 CWB Awards’ and a logo (provided

after the Awards announcements) for future advertising.

● All finalists are expected to attend the Gala Awards dinner, at own cost, on Thursday November 8th.

● The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

● Award entries are electronic only to [email protected] no hard copies please.

● Nominations MUST arrive at the CWB office no later than: MIDNIGHT (12AM) Thursday September 28th 2018 late entries will be disqualified. Finalists to be announced October 12th 2018

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ENTRY FORM – 2018 CWB AWARDSName of Applicant:

Name of Business:

Position:

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Mobile:

Email:

Category/s Selected Yes or No (please type)

Business Woman of the Year

Mentor and Champion of the Year

Young Business Woman of the Year

Small Business of the Year

Micro Business Award

Public Service Business Award

NFP Business Award

Innovation Business Award

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Entries close promptly at midnight Thursday September 28th 2018

ALL Entries will be received via email at: [email protected]

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORMS FOR EACH CATEGORY YOU ARE ENTERING.Please save this document to your desktop before filling out, and again on completion. Please check the content before sending the final file to [email protected] note CWB reserves the right to use all or parts of your introduction as part of the pre and post event media coverage.

INTRODUCTION FORM – 2018 CWB AWARDSTell us about you (word limit 100)

Provide a brief overview: Academic background (if applicable), professional background, past public recognition

or achievements

Tell us about the business or organisation (word limit 400)

Describe what the business does, describe your role in the business.

Tell us why you entered the awards (word limit 400)

What would winning mean to you?

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR MAX 1500 WORDSPage | 6

Overview (word limit 100)

Provide a brief overview of your role, the nature of the business or organization in which you work, outlining core

products and or services.

What do you do? (word limit 400)

What contribution do you make on a daily basis to make your business competitive and successful? What are

your challenges in establishing your business? What resources or experience do you call upon to ensure your

success? What goals have you achieved? Describe what you do to be a role model for other businesswomen.

Why do you do it? (word limit 400)

Outline your motivation and what drives you towards business success. What influences, experiences and

mentors have inspired you. Describe the values most important to you.

How did you do it? (word limit 400)

How did you demonstrate excellence, tenacity, compassion and those values important to you? How do you

demonstrate your values? Detail your leadership style and how you motivate and inspire others within your

business. How have you implemented new initiatives in the business? How do you measure success?

Summary (word limit 200)

Describe the potential for future growth the your business. Tell us why you entered the Awards and what

winning this award would mean to you.

MENTOR OR CHAMPION AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS

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Provide a brief overview of your current position in business, public service or community organisation, or

previous positions where you were in a position to mentor, support and champion others.

What did you do? (word limit 400)

What are the values you think are important to be a successful and productive mentor? What have been the

outcomes for your mentees or proteges?

Why did you do it? (word limit 400)

Outline the motivation behind your vision. Why you feel mentoring is important? Why do you devote your time to

helping and supporting others? What benefits do you feel it offers both mentors and mentees?


How did you demonstrate the values you feel are important in mentoring another person? How much time were

you able to contribute and in what ways were you able to mentor and champion others. Detail your leadership

mentoring activities, did you find new ways in which to connect, support and inspire?


Describe your your successes and what you have learned from being a mentor. Tell us what your future goals

are to continue to help grow and support others. Tell us why you entered the Awards and what winning this

award would mean to you.

YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR MAX 1500 WORDS


Provide a brief overview of your role, the nature of the business or organization in which you work, outlining core

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products and or services.



your challenges in growing your business? What resources or experience do you call upon to ensure your



Outline your motivation, what drives you to achieve excellence? What influences, experiences and mentors have

inspired you? What is your vision?Describe the values most important to you.

How do you do it? (word limit 400)

How did you demonstrate excellence, tenacity, compassion and those values important to you in your business?

Detail your leadership style and how you motivate and inspire others within your business. How have you

implemented new initiatives in the business? How do you measure success?.


Describe the potential for future growth the business that you work for. Tell us why you entered the Awards and

what winning this award would mean to you.

SMALL BUSINESS AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS


Provide a brief overview of your business, the nature of the business or organization in which you work, outlining

core products and or services.

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Outline the motivation behind the reason for starting your business. What is your passion and hope for your

business and your industry? What sets you apart from your competition? What are your goals and why?

Describe the values most important to you.


How did you demonstrate excellence, tenacity, compassion and the values important to you in your business?

Detail your leadership style, how do you motivate and inspire others within your business. How have you

implemented new initiatives in the business? How do you measure success?


Describe the potential for future growth of your business and the innovation opportunities. Tell us why you

entered the Awards and what winning this award would mean to you.

MICRO BUSINESS AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS




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Outline the motivation behind the reason for starting your business. What is your passion and hope for your

business and your industry? What sets you apart from your competition? What are your goals and why?



Detail your leadership style and how you motivate or inspire others within your team. How have you

implemented new initiatives in the business? How do you measure success?




PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS


Provide a brief overview of your organisation, outlining core services. Describe your role in the organisation

including responsibilities, level of accountability and influence in the organisation.

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What did you do? (word limit 400)

What contribution to you make on a daily basis to help your organisation to be achieve its goals? Describe how

you are a role model for women in your organisation. What are the challenges in your organisation? What do you

believe have been the driving factors for your success, including particular skills or insights?


Outline the motivation behind your vision. What sets you apart from other people in your organisation?How have

you helped your organisation achieve excellence. Why did you choose this path? Describe the values most

important to you.



Detail your leadership style. How do you motivate and inspire others within your workplace? How have you

implemented new initiatives? How do you contribute to achieving the goals of the organisation?


Describe your vision and your future success. Tell us why you entered the Awards and what winning this award

would mean to you.

NOT FOR PROFIT BUSINESS AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS

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Provide a brief overview of your business, outlining core products and or services. Describe your role in your

business including responsibilities, level of accountability and influence in the business.




believe been the driving factors for your success, including particular skills or insights?


Outline the passion behind your business vision. What sets you apart from your competition as a

businesswoman? What are your goals and why? Describe the values most important to you.



Detail your leadership style and how you motivate and inspire others within your workplace. How have you

implemented new initiatives in the organisation? How do you contribute to achieving the goals of the

organisation?


Describe your vision and your future success. Tell us why you entered the Awards and what winning this award

would mean to you.

INNOVATION BUSINESS AWARD MAX 1500 WORDS


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believe have been the driving factors for your success, including particular skills or insights?


Outline the motivation for starting your business. What was the idea or need that inspired you? What sets you

apart from your competition? What are your goals and what do you hope to achieve for your business and your

industry? Describe the values most important to you.


How do you demonstrate excellence, tenacity and compassion and the values important to you? How do you

grow your business? Detail your leadership style; how do you motivate and inspire others within your workplace?

Please outline the growth of your business financially, as an employer or influencer in your industry.




CRITERIA CHECK

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Checklist YES/NO (please type)

I have completed the entry form with all my contact details

I certify that all statements contained in my entry are true and correct

I have answered the category questions within the 1500 word count per category

I have included any supporting documents with this entry

I agree to any local, interstate or national marketing and media publicity associated

with the awards

I agree to all terms outlined in the general information

I have included a high quality profile photo and my business logo with my entry

I will be attending the Awards Presentation Dinner on Thursday November 8th 2018

Signed Date

Name (please print)

Entries close promptly at midnight Thursday September 28th 2018

ALL entries must be received via email at: [email protected]

Thank you and good luck!

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