2023 Wedding Industry Awards - BENDIGO & BALLARAT

We Seek, We Acknowledge, We Reward - The Wedding Industry Awards™ celebrates and recognises the pinnacle of professionalism and the surpassing of all expectations of Newlyweds.

AUSTRALIA’S #1 REGIONAL WEDDING INDUSTRY AWARDS PROGRAM DELIVERING THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE, CREDIBLE AND TRANSPARENT WEDDING AWARDS.

At midnight on FRIDAY 3 March 2023, voting for the BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™ closed, and after 13 days of voting there were:

536 – Newlywed Couples Voted

314 - Businesses were Nominated

200 - Businesses scored enough points to become FINALISTS.

As a Finalist, on Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 6.00pm (Melbourne Time) via ZOOM VIRTUAL PRESENTATION you will have the opportunity to engage with the 2023 Wedding Industry Awards™ – BALLARAT & BENDIGO to find out if Newlywed Couples of FRASER COAST & WIDE BAY have voted your business to be the WINNER of a Wedding Industry Award™ in your category!

Wedding Industry Awards are Australia’s #1 Regional Wedding Industry Awards Program delivering the MOST Comprehensive, Credible and Transparent Wedding Awards.

Check out the BENEFITS delivered by Wedding Industry Awards™ at: https://australianweddingawards.au/benefits

NOT SURE how it all WORKS check out: https://weddingindustryawards.au/how-it-works/

If you have received an Invitation by email or FaceBook Tagged through https://www.facebook.com/BallaratBendigoWeddings for the BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™, you are a FINALIST! This means you have been recognised by your Newlywed Couples and scored more than 20 points during voting.

NOTES on REGISTERING:

1. 1. Click on the REGISTER NOW Tab to purchase your Ticket (1 Per Category) Nominated. (Contact us at enquiries@weddingindustryawards.au if you are not sure about the Categories your Business has been Nominated).
2. 2. Please Register your Business Name.
3. 3. Please confirm your Mailing Address otherwise if your Business is the Recipient of a Brides Choice Award it may not be received in a timely manner.
4. 4. Please confirm your Mobile #
5. 5. If your business is a Finalist in more than one (1) Business Category, it is necessary to Register for Each Category or just purchase the number of Tickets to cover all Categories.

Download your FINALIST logo BELOW and let the world know with #weddingindustryawardsaustralia.

Once you have REGISTERED you receive information on how to LOGIN to ZOOM the week before the Wedding Industry Awards™ presentation.

The Wedding Industry Awards™ celebrates and recognises the pinnacle of professionalism and the surpassing of all expectations of Newlywed Couples by wedding suppliers.

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday 18th April 2023 6.00pm (Melbourne Time) – Launch of the Virtual Wedding Industry Awards™ – BALLARAT & BENDIGO has a NO REFUND POLICY.

Please NOTE: Registration requires the purchase of a SINGLE TICKET for each Nominated Category where you would like Marketing Collateral Package. Your Single Ticket / Category to engage with the Wedding Industry Awards™ is more than just a ZOOM Seminar!!

1. 1. You will be provided with a Passcode to obtain access to the Virtual Presentation week prior the Event.

1. 2. If you are the Recipient of a Wedding Industry Award™ (WINNER, Highly Commended, TOP10, TOP5, Distinguished Finalist) the physical BCA Plaque (Oversized A4 x 20mm Acrylic) will be mailed directly to you.

1. 3. If you are a Registered Finalist and Miss, the Cut of the Major Awards in your Business Category you will still receive a Personalised Finalist Plaque and Marketing Collateral (Distinguished Finalist).

1. 4. You will be Granted Licence to use the Wedding Industry Awards™ Logo Roundels and Trademark.

1. 5. REGISTRANTS that receive a Wedding Industry Award (WINNER, Highly Commended, TOP10 or TOP5) receive a Listing on http://www.weddingindustryawards.au in your Business Category.

1. 6. REGISTRANTS that receive a Wedding Industry Award (WINNER, Highly Commended, TOP10 or TOP5) receive a Listing on https://www.facebook.com/BallaratBendigoWeddingsand http://www.facebook.com/WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia

1. 7. WINNERS of a Wedding Industry Award™ will have their FaceBook / Instagram posts shared from time to time. Be sure to LIKE https://www.facebook.com/BallaratBendigoWeddings+ https://www.instagram.com/weddingindustryawardsaustralia and http://www.facebook.com/WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia PLUS Instagram #WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia

1. 8. WINNERS of a Wedding Industry Award™ will have their Instagram Posts shared from time to time. Be sure to LIKE https://www.instagram.com/weddingindustryawardsaustralia and http://www.facebook.com/WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia PLUS use #WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia

1. 9.  All Registrants will receive Quarterly Business Tips to reinforce and enhance their Business.

1. 10.   All Registered WINNERS and Recipients will have the opportunity to participate in the How, When, Where & Why of Business Seminar at the end of the year.

1. 11. REGISTERED WINNERS will become a FINALIST in the Australian Wedding Awards™ 2022 (Wednesday 10th -January 2024 (GOLD COAST) http://www.australianweddingawards.au

AWARD INFORMATION

Local Newlywed Couples that had their wedding in the BALLARAT & BENDIGO Region were asked to vote for a maximum of five (5) wedding suppliers that they believed went beyond the call of duty, professionalism, value for money, excellent customer service and exceeded their expectations. Newlywed Couples are restricted to voting once and then locked out once their vote was cast. Points were allocated to their voting rank as follows:

1st choice - 5 points

2nd choice - 4 points

3rd choice - 3 points

4th choice - 2 points

5th choice - 1 point

THE AWARD CATEGORIES

Boutique Wedding Accommodation

Bridal Accessories

Day Spa

Beauty Therapist & Treatments

Health & Fitness

Bridal Hair Stylist

Bridal MakeUp Artist

Bridal Hair & MakeUp

Bridal Gown Alterations

Bridal Boutique

Bridal Gown Couture’

Bridal Gown Designer

Bridesmaids & Formalwear

Suits & Formalwear

Bucks & Hens

Wedding Cake Designer

Caravans, Trucks, Carts & Bars

Wedding Caterer

Civil Marriage Celebrant

Chapels, Churches & Ceremony Locations

Elopements & PopUp Weddings

Dance Studio

Decorator & Stylist

Event Hire

Wedding DJ

Master of Ceremonies

Live Entertainment

Entertainment Services

Wedding Florist

Jeweller

Photo Booths

Wedding Photographer

Wedding Videographer

Wedding Transport

Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Wedding Venue - Coordinator

Wedding Services

Wedding Stationery

Wedding Venue - Boutique Hotel

Wedding Venue - 4 - 4.5 Star Hotel

Wedding Venue – 5 - 6 Star Hotel

Wedding Venue - Resort Hotel

Wedding Venue - Beach

Wedding Venue – Boutique

Wedding Venue – Unique

Wedding Venue – Community Hall

Wedding Venue – Golf & Country Club

Wedding Venue – DIY

Wedding Venue – Farm & Country

Wedding Venue – Function Centre

Wedding Venue – Garden

Wedding Venue - Eco

Wedding Venue – Historic

Wedding Venue – Licenced Club

Wedding Venue – Restaurant

Wedding Venue – Surf Club

Wedding Venue - Waterfront

Wedding Venue – Winery

IMPORTANT PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

All the WINNERS, Highly Commended, TOP10 & TOP5 Wedding Industry Award™ Recipients are announced during the Virtual 2023 BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™. If a business is recognised by their Newlywed Couples to be a Winner or other Recipient and they are NOT REGISTERED for the Virtual Wedding Industry Awards™ presentation, a Physical Award is not produced, and they will not have access to the supporting Wedding Industry Awards™ Marketing Collateral (WINNERS Roundel Logos etc.) or Licence to use the Brand / Trademark for marketing purposes. A Wedding Industry Award™ may be POST PURCHASED after the presentation with access to the Wedding Industry Awards™ Marketing Collateral Roundel Logos.

Please REGISTER by FRIDAY 14 April 2023 to ensure you do not miss out on your Wedding Industry Award™ if you are a recipient. All Registered Participants receive Marketing Collateral.

YOUR FINALIST LOGO

DOWNLOAD YOUR LOGO HERE! BALLARAT & BENDIGO FINALIST LOGO ROUNDEL (Will open in a separate window - right click on the image and Save As).

You are now able to use the 2023 BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™ FINALIST Roundel Logo across your Facebook, Instagram, Website, Print and Emails, do not forget to use.

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