Business Awards Masterclass: How to Write a Standout Submission

Want to stand out in the 2026 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.

• Date: Thursday 14 May 2026

• Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

• Online via Microsoft Teams

  *Teams meeting link will be emailed to you the day prior to the session.

✅ 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

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 (6-20 employees)

15. Excellence in Medium Business (21-99 employees)

16. Excellence in Large Business (100 + employees)

17. Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing

18. Outstanding Visitor Experience

19. Outstanding Visitor & 24 hour Collaboration

20. Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

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

For further information contact Business NSW Regional Coordinator Eryn Berryman eryn.berryman@businessnsw.com