• Entry is open to all businesses in the Great Lakes District.
  
• All entrants must be registered with the ATO and have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
• For those entering more than one category, a separate form is required for each category including a separate answer for business of the year on each form (please copy and paste)
• For non-members of the business chamber a $25 administration fee will apply for each categoy.  This does not include employee award or people's choice award.  Fee can be waived if decision is made to join.
• Please endeavour to answer ALL of the questions. If you feel that you need assistance or clarification please do not hesitate to contact us on 0407 006 666.

The Judging Process

• The judging panel will be made up of a panel as determined by the Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber
• The judging process will involve marks being allocated for each question – the number of points per question is stated on each nomination form
• Judges will be excluded from judging a category where they have a conflict of interest
• There will be up to three rounds of judging: The initial round will select a shortlist of the best applications per category. The second round of judging (if required) will develop a list of finalists and the third round will involve a site visit to each shortlisted business by a delegation of judges
• On request, the Chamber will provide feedback to entrants regarding their entries, after the Gala Presentation Night. This information should be useful to businesses in benchmarking and developing best practice policies
• The judges decisions are final! In the event of a disagreement between judges, a third party/independent opinion may be sought
• Nominations will be destroyed eight weeks after the ‘Gala Night of Nights’ to ensure confidentiality
• All entries are treated as CONFIDENTIAL and all members of the judging panel will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement prior to viewing any submitted entries.