Masterclass: How to Write a Standout Regional Submission
Event description
Want to stand out in the 2025 Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards?
Join us for a practical, insider-led online workshop to learn how to write an award-winning submission that gives your business the edge.
Whether you're a sole trader, thriving SME, creative, innovator, or part of a large team — this session is designed to help you shine.
✅ Facilitated by Business NSW, Regional Director - Jane Laverty
✅ Hear from a Regional Judge on their experience and tips
✅ Free & open to all businesses across the Northern Rivers
✅ Delivered online via Microsoft Teams
✅ Learn what judges are looking for
✅ Get tips on strong storytelling and quantified impact
✅ Q&A to demystify the process
Ideal for businesses entering any of the categories (as listed below).
📆 Session
Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
**Teams meeting link will be emailed to you the day prior to session.
Categories Local and Regional only (Winners from the following categories progress from Local Awards to Regional Awards)
1. Excellence in Retail and Personal Services
2. Excellence in Trade, Construction & Manufacturing
3. Excellence in Business & Professional Services
4. Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness Industries
5. Excellence in Agriculture & Primary Industries
6. Excellence in Creative Industries
7. Outstanding Trainee/Apprentice of the Year
Categories – Local, Regional and State (All winners in the following categories progress through Local and Regional Awards to State Awards)
1. Outstanding Employee
2. Outstanding Young Business Leader
3. Outstanding Business Leader (20 employees and under)
4. Outstanding Business Leader (21 employees and over)
5. Excellence in International Business
6. Employer of Choice - 20 employees and under
7. Employer of Choice - 21 employees and over
8. Excellence in Innovation
9. Excellence in Sustainability
10. Outstanding Community Organisation
11. Outstanding New Business
12. Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
13. Excellence in Micro Business (less than 5 employees)
14. Excellence in Small Business (5-20 employees)
15. Excellence in Large Business (21+ employees
16. Outstanding Visitor Experience
17. Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration
18. Outstanding 24-Hour Economy Collaboration
19. Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
20. Outstanding Local Chamber
🔗 Full list of categories & Questions will be provided upon registration
For any questions, please contact Kate Fletcher, Regional Coordinator at kate.fletcher@businessnsw.com
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