Sydney’s best bike business will be recognised for the first time at the 2010 City of Sydney Business Awards, which is now just weeks away.
The new category acknowledges the increasing number of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of bicycles and their accessories in the Local Government Area. The winner will be awarded a $2,000 business coaching prize provided by the City of Sydney.
The City of Sydney Business Awards celebrate the best small businesses in the City of Sydney Area Its 20 categories include cafes and restaurants, retail beauty, healthcare and fitness, specialty retail, tourism, IT, Education and Environmental Businesses, which will share in $25,000 in prizes.
“There are more than 20,000 small and medium businesses across the inner city who are the heart of our local villages driving economic growth, employment and connecting communities,” Ms Moore said.
“The awards acknowledge business leadership in sustainability, fair trade and social responsibility and compliment our Sustainable Sydney 2030 plan. I encourage all local businesses to enter.
“The fate of more than 600 businesses will be put into the hands of local residents and shoppers to tell us their favourite businesses and start voting,” she said.
Eligible businesses include those employing less than 200 full-time employees within the City of Sydney Local Government Area. More than 600 businesses were nominated in 2009 attracting more than 35,000 votes.
The winner of the 2009 Takeaway Food & Catering Services Award, Fresh Catering’s Director Peter McCloskey said: “The Awards gave us an opportunity to profile our business in front of a whole new market.”
Nominations and voting open 16 June 2010 and close on 30 July 2010.
Votes for nominated businesses can be made on www.sydneybusinessawards.com.au or via SMS. Voters could win $1500 in a cash prize draw.
Business Award Winners will be announced at the City of Sydney Business Awards Gala Dinner, MC’d by Sunrise co-host David Koch on 20 September 2010.
For more information, to nominate and vote go to www.sydneybusinessawards.com.au
Sponsors
The City of Sydney Business Awards are produced with the support of ANZ, the Principal Sponsor, major sponsors EnergyAustralia, Defense Reserves Support and YellowPages, and sponsors, Hayes Knight, TAFE NSW Sydney Institute, NSW Department of Industry and Investment, and Central Magazine.
Retail Fashion
Retail Beauty
Household and General Retail
Food and Beverage Retail
Specialty Retail and Wholesale
Restaurants
Cafes
Takeaway Food and Catering Services
Pubs, Hotels, Nightclubs and Venues
Tourism and Accommodation
Professional, Business and Financial Services
Marketing and Communications
Information and Communication Technology
Bicycle Business
Community and Social Service
Education and Training
Cultural and Creative Services
Healthcare and Fitness
Environmental Business
Fair Trade
Finalists are eligible for the Lord Mayor’s Sustainable Business prize sponsored by EnergyAustralia and the Small Business of the Year and Business of the Year awards.
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