FAQs

It is free to enter the Foodworks  Murrindindi Business Awards

Go to the Nomination Page of this website and follow the prompts

No, Businesses must self-nominate.  In 2017 there were significant issues with people nominating businesses that did not want to participate in the Awards, hence why we have chosen to have a “Self Nomination rule”

No, please select the category that best aligns to your business

Nominations and Applications have been extended to until midnight on the 14th April 2019.

You will receive a link to the Awards Application Portal via an email, you then need to follow that link and progress through the application process.

Yes, please answer all questions, you don’t need to write a book (there is actually word count limits)  but provide as much information as you can to give yourself the best chance of becoming a finalist.

Your application will be reviewed by a panel of Judges, You will be contacted via phone to arrange a site visit to your business.  Once this date has been organised you will also receive an email with what to expect at the site visit.

The judges will be an independent panel of business professionals who are highly experienced in their fields and represent a variety of industry sectors.

All of your information will remain confidential. Judges and administrative staff are the only to have access to your information.

Yes, all entrants will be provided with an email advising them of their status and brief/basic feedback may be provided by the judges if you do not become a finalist.

You will receive an email to advise that you are a finalists and what the next steps are from there.

Some of the prizes on offer include:

• A Bendigo Bank, Yea District Community Bank Account with A Cash Balance of $250.00
• Free Business Banking needs assessment by a dedicated Business Banker
• Business mentoring
• Trophy and Certificate
• Winners Promo Video that can be used for your promotional activities
• Business Exposure through Murrindindi Business Awards marketing activities

**This list may change without notice**

25^th June 2019.

Visit our Gala Ceremony page to purchase tickets through Eventbrite.

There are limited tickets available … get in early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

The tickets will cost $60.00 per person including Food and Beverages, along with a great night of networking.

The Gala Ceremony will be held at the Yea Town Hall.

The dress code is being classed as: Dress to Impress! 

Businesses can not enter an Awards Category that they are sponsoring, however they can enter into other categories.