Get nominating ... the Deniliquin Business Excellence Awards are back.

The Deniliquin Business Chamber gala event will be held on Friday, August 15, and nominations are due by June 30.

The public can nominate their favourite business superstars across 20 different categories.

There are individual awards, awards which recognise overall innovation and sustainability and outstanding visitor experience.

All business finalists are automatically nominated for the night’s most coveted award - the Business of the Year.

In 2024, that award went to the Deni Play on the Plains Inc.

Its general manager, Vicky Lowry, said it as the perfect way to share the team’s success and efforts with the community.

“Being named Business of the Year at the 2024 Deniliquin Business Chamber Excellence Awards, followed by our win for Excellence in Small Business at the 2024 Riverina Murray Business Awards, was an incredibly proud moment for our team,” Mrs Lowry said.

“These honours provided the powerful recognition of work we do within our region.

“The awards process gave us the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and tell our story.

“The exposure opens doors to new partnerships, media opportunities, and community support.

“I encourage any business, big or small, to enter as it is not just about winning, it’s about celebrating your journey.”

Award categories are:

• Outstanding Employee.

• Outstanding Young Business Leader.

• Outstanding Business Leader (20 employees & under).

• Outstanding Business Leader (21 employees & over).

• Excellence in Customer Service.

• Employer of Choice (20 employees & under).

• Employer of Choice (21 employees & over).

• Excellence in Customer Service.

• Excellence in Sustainability.

• Outstanding Community Organisation.

• Outstanding New Business.

• Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion.

• Excellence in Marketing.

• Excellence in Agribusiness.

• Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade.

• Excellence in Small Business (under 21 employees).

• Excellence in Micro Business.

• Excellence in Large Business.

• Outstanding Visitor Experience (regional only).

• Outstanding Construction/Trade Apprentice of the Year - Will McKern Scholarship.

To learn more about each category, get advice on how to write your entry and submit your nomination, go to www.deniliquinchamber.com.au/deniliquin-business-chamber-excellence-awards/.

Links to become an awards night sponsor, are also available on the page.

Chamber will also host two awards nomination information sessions this Thursday, June 12.

The morning session will run from 8am to 9am at The Crossing Cafe.

The evening session will be at the Coach House Hotel from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

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