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 Most Preferred and Trusted Wedding Industry Awards™ by Industry. Offering Australia’s #1 Genuine Regional Wedding Industry Awards Program delivering the MOST Comprehensive, Credible and Transparent Wedding Awards...

At midnight on FRIDAY 22 March 2024, voting in the 6th ANNUAL BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™ closed, and after 10 days of voting there were:

557 – Newlywed Couples Voted

365 - Businesses were Nominated

189 - Businesses scored enough points to become FINALISTS.

As a Finalist, on TUESDAY 7 MAY 2024 at 6.30pm (MELBOURNE Time) via ZOOM VIRTUAL PRESENTATION you will have the opportunity to engage with the 6th ANNUAL - 2024 BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™ to find out if Newlywed Couples of the BALLARAT & BENDIGO have voted your business to be the WINNER of a Wedding Industry Award™ in your Category!

Check out the BENEFITS delivered by Wedding Industry Awards™ at: https://weddingindustryawards.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/Balla... for the 6th ANNUAL - 2024 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. 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. Please Register your Business Name.

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. Please confirm your Mobile #

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 7 MAY 2024 6.30pm (MELBOURNE Time) – Launch of the Virtual 6th ANNUAL - 2024 BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™ has a NO REFUND POLICY.

Please NOTE: Registration requires the purchase of a SINGLE TICKET for each Nominated Category where you would like a DIGITAL Marketing Collateral Package.

Due to the significant impact of the current COST of LIVING Crisis we have initiated a two (2) OPTION Registration:

OPTION 1: When you Register for the Virtual Presentation, we have reduced the investment to ONLY include: A Personalised Digital Roundel + Digital Certificate (DIY Print & Frame) + Business Package for each Business Category.

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OPTION 2: If a business would like to Order an Acrylic Wedding Industry Award™ Plaque for your Showroom/Office/Expo, then they need to Register for the Plaque separately for each Business Category. (NOTE: OPTION 2 MUST be Taken with OPTION 1)

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

Your Single Ticket / Category to engage with the Wedding Industry Awards™ is more than just a ZOOM Seminar!!

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

2. If you are a Registered Finalist and Miss, the Cut of the Major Awards in your Business Category you will still receive a Personalised Digital Collateral.

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

4. 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.

5. REGISTRANTS that receive a Wedding Industry Award (WINNER, Highly Commended, TOP10 or TOP5) receive a Listing on

https://www.facebook.com/Balla... and http://www.facebook.com/WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia

6. 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/Balla... + http://ww w.

facebook.com/WeddingIndustryAwards Australia PLUS Instagram #WeddingIndustryAwardsAustralia

7. 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

8. All Registrants will receive Quarterly Business Reinforcer (A 90 Second Read) to enhance their Business Opportunities.

9. All Registrants will receive Quarterly Book Reinforcer (A 90 Second Read) to enhance their Business and Personal Acumen and Opportunities.

10. REGISTERED WINNERS + #2 HIGHLY COMMENDED will become a FINALIST in the Australian Wedding Awards™ 2025 (Wednesday 5th - FEBRYARY 2025 (MELBOURNE) http://www.australianweddingawards.au

Check out the HIGHLIGHTS of the 2023 Australian Wedding Awards on the GOLD COAST in JANUARY at https://bit.ly/428JWRg

AWARD INFORMATION

Local and Destination 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

Bridal Gown Alterations

Bridal Gown Boutique

Bridal Gown Couture’

Bridal Gown Designer

Bridesmaids & Formalwear

Suits & Formalwear

Beauty Therapist & Treatment

Health & Fitness

Bridal Hair Stylist

Bridal MakeUp Artist

Bridal Hair & MakeUp

Bucks & Hens

Caravans, Trucks, Carts & Bars

Chapels, Churches & Ceremony Locations

Civil Marriage Celebrant

Elopements & Intimate Weddings

Dance Studio

Day Spa

Decorator & Stylist

Entertainment Services

Live Entertainment

Wedding DJ

Event Hire

Jeweller

Marriage Proposals

Master of Ceremonies

Photobooth

Wedding Photographer

Wedding Videographer

Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Picnics, Grazing Tables & Platters

Wedding Cake Designer

Wedding Caterer

Wedding Content Creator

Wedding Florist

Wedding Services

Wedding Stationery

Wedding Transport

Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Wedding Venue – Coordinator

Wedding Venue – Boutique Hotel

Wedding Venue – 4-5 Star Hotel

Wedding Venue - Resort Hotel

Wedding Venue – Beach

Wedding Venue – Boutique

Wedding Venue – Community Hall

Wedding Venue – DIY

Wedding Venue – ECO

Wedding Venue – Farm & Country

Wedding Venue – Function Centre

Wedding Venue – Garden

Wedding Venue – Golf & Country

Wedding Venue – Historic

Wedding Venue – Licenced Club

Wedding Venue – Surf Club

Wedding Venue – Unique

Wedding Venue – Waterfront

Wedding Venue – Restaurant

Wedding Venue – Boutique Winery

Wedding Venue – Historic Winery

Wedding Venue - Winery

IMPORTANT PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

All the WINNERS, #2 Highly Commended, TOP10 & TOP5 Wedding Industry Award™ Recipients are announced during the Virtual 6th ANNUAL - 2024 BALLARAT & BENDIGO - Wedding Industry Awards™. If a business is recognised by their Newlywed Couples to be a WINNR 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 MONDAY 22 APRIL 2024 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 2024 BALLARAT & BENDIGOT - Wedding Industry Awards™. FINALIST Roundel Logo across your Facebook, Instagram, Website, Print and Emails, do not forget to use.

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