Want to stand out in the 2025 Northern Rivers Local & Regional Business Awards?

Join us for a practical, insider-led online workshop to learn how to write a killer 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 Award Winner & current Judge on their experience and tips
✅ Choose from two dates
✅ 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).

📆 Sessions to choose from when registering your ticket:

Workshop Option 1:

Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams

Workshop Option 2:

Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Online via Microsoft Teams

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. Business of the Year

🔗 Full list of categories & Questions will be provided upon registration

For any questions, please contact Kate Fletcher, Regional Coordinator at kate.fletcher@businessnsw.com