03. Excellence in Trade, Construction & Manufacturing

Entry criteria

Entrants must demonstrate their achievements in business excellence over the past 12 months.

Award eligibility check box

• This business has been trading for 12 months or more and is not bankrupt or trading insolvent at the time of entry.
• A representative of this business has not been a judge in this category in 2024.
• A representative of this business is not a judge in the 2025 Business Awards program.

Questions

1. Explain how you have achieved excellence in your nominated category.
   Maximum word count: 350
2. Detail what your business goals and key milestones were for the previous 12 months and how you achieved all or part of them.
   Maximum word count: 300
3. Provide an overview of the key features of your business plan including goals, innovations, strategies and projected outcomes for the future.
   Maximum word count: 300
4. Describe why your product or service offering is unique within your industry and differentiates your business from competitors.
   Maximum word count: 400
5. Demonstrate how your business contributes to the local economy in your region.
   Maximum word count: 400
6. Describe the key challenges your business has faced over the past 12 months and explain how you have managed their impact on your business’s strategic direction.
   Maximum word count: 400