A week until entries close and the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards is putting the nationwide call out for tradies to enter before they miss their chance to be celebrated and recognised as a champion tradie.
Plumbers, Electricians and Trades Services are leading the charge with the most number of entrants while categories such as Baker, Bricklayer, Tiler and Engineering are lagging behind, with fewer than average entrants. There is a category for Automotive Smash Repairs
Awards Founder and Managing Director of Precedent Productions, Steve Loe says, it’s about giving Australia’s tradies the recognition they deserve.
“When people think of tradies they think of the classic chippies and plumbers but really there are so many different tradespeople out there and we want to celebrate them all for the incredible work they do. So to all the bakers, brickies and tilers out there and if anyone has friends or family in these categories, we encourage you to give them a nudge and submit their free entry.
Once entered, trades businesses can also be nominated for individual awards for Apprentice Champion, Trades Entrepreneur, Trades Champion Leader and the Champion Tradie.
Businesses will be assessed on a criteria including customer service, quality of products, staff training initiatives, environmental sustainability and contribution to the community, by 30 judges representing a variety of trade industries.
Eligible businesses must be based in Australia, suit a listed category be a Trade Retail or Service Business with 40 employees or less or a Trade Manufacturing Business with 100 employees or less.
Entries close on Thursday 27th July, with finalists revealed on the 16th August and winners announced at a ceremony to be held at Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith in Sydney on Friday 22nd of September 2023.
For more information head to www.tradesbusinesschampions.com.au