About Cairns Business Excellence Awards (BEX) The Cairns Business Excellence Awards, brought to you by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, is one of our regions most prestigious and celebrated annual business events. The Awards celebrate business excellence and acknowledge outstanding business practices and contributions to our community. The Cairns Business Excellence Awards recognises individuals and organisations that have achieved outstanding results in their industry, field and within our community. The award categories are as follows: Legacy Award People Management Award Customer Service Excellence Award Marketing & Communications Excellence Award Emerging Leadership Award Indigenous Business Excellence Award Community Contribution Award Sustainability / Environmental Award Business Technology Award Project Management Award Trades & Services Excellence Award Event Details Date: Saturday 16 June 2018 Time: Venue: 6:00pm - 12:00am Cairns Convention Centre Book Now Book your ticket here: https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/events/events/bexawards2018
Award Categories Legacy Award Hall of fame (Significant contribution to the Cairns Community) This will be awarded to an individual who meets the criteria below: The Legacy Award recognises individuals for their outstanding contributions to the Cairns Business Community. The winner will be awarded for their commitment to professional excellence, business growth and community contributions. Nominees are judged on the following criteria: Business Achievements; Innovations in Service; Product or Technology; Management/Employee Relations; Employee Training and Development; HR; Commitment to Community; Environment; Customer Service. *Nominations for this category can only come from a third party. The third party will have access to a nomination checklist and all boxes must be ticked off for the nominee to be eligible. People Management Excellence Award This will be awarded to an individual who meets the criteria below: The People Management Excellence Award is a valuable way to acknowledge an individual who has demonstrated excellence in people management. It celebrates the value that great HR can have, and provides an opportunity for the best in the profession to be recognised for the fantastic work being done by their peers and colleagues. The winner would have effectively shaped their success by delivering outstanding growth and development through a focus on empowering people. Customer Service Excellence Award This award recognises an organisation who demonstrates excellence in customer service. This organisation has effectively driven growth and ensured success through exceptional customer service. The winner would have demonstrated customer service levels that exceed customer expectations through the implementation of customer service initiative or innovative design
Marketing & Communications Excellence Award This award recognises organisations that have most effectively capitalised on market opportunities, integrated innovative marketing techniques and driven demonstrable business success. Emerging Leadership Excellence Award This will be awarded to an individual who meets the criteria below: This award recognises the inspirational business leaders aged between 18-35 years who, through their own commitment and passion, has either built and operates a successful business, or is working towards a senior position in an SME (CEO, director, manager or equivalent title). This award recognises emerging business leaders who have effectively shaped their organisations success and delivered outstanding growth and development. The winner would demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction and innovative ideas whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people. Indigenous Business Excellence Award The Indigenous Business Excellence Award will be awarded to an organisation that displays business excellence and is majority owned by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It recognises exceptional business achievement and outstanding practices in managing an organisation. The winner would have demonstrated leadership, effective strategic planning, outstanding business results, be customer focused and have excellent staffing skills Community Contribution Excellence Award - SOLD The Community Contribution Award will be awarded to an organisation based on their community contribution. This award recognises organisations that have implemented policies or executed projects that positively impact on the Cairns community and generates outcomes that have a long term benefit. The winner would show commitment to taking care of the Cairns community in which we operate and setting the standard as a trusted organisatio
Sustainability / Environmental Excellence Award The Sustainability Award will be awarded to an organisation based on their sustainability processes. This award recognises organisations that are working to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and / or provide products and services that have positive environmental outcomes. The winner would demonstrate responsible business practices that improve their overall impact on society, by implementing innovative sustainable practices that benefit or involve the local community Business Technology Excellence Award The Business Technology Award will be awarded to an organisation who has demonstrated excellence in business technology. This award recognises companies that use innovative technologies to drive better efficiency and productivity as well as the outcomes and performance of their organisation. The purpose of the Business Technology Award is to highlight the innovative technology being used or developed in the Cairns Region. Project Management Excellence Award The Project Management Award will be awarded to an organisation who has demonstrated excellence in Project Management. This award recognises organisations that have made outstanding contributions on a particular project, through leadership, technical project management, and strategic and business management acumen. Trades & Services Excellence Award The Trades & Services Excellence Award celebrates and acknowledges the industry that underpins the City's economic base. Applicants should highlight the quality of the business' attention to detail in finishing and overall craftsmanship. The business should demonstrate new and improved innovative techniques and solutions in this industry sector. Trade & Services applicants should demonstrate the technical ability of the trade contractor and/or service provider and challenges overcome in construction their profession.
Become a Sponsor Today! Sponsor the Cairns Business Excellence Awards and put your business in the spotlight! Be seen by the Cairns business community to be associated with one of our regions most prestigious and celebrated annual business events. Benefits of Sponsorship Exposure to the Cairns Business Community through radio, print and digital advertising; Extensive brand awareness; Recognition of the partnership between your business and the Cairns Business Excellence Awards and the Cairns Chamber of Commerce; Capacity to advertise your business to the Cairns region and an opportunity to increase revenue possibilities. Your Sponsorship Opportunity Three sponsorship levels are available with a variety of opportunities ranging from $3,500 to $9,000, with the added opportunity to create unique sponsorships. To further discuss our sponsorship packages, please call our Business Development Manager, Laura Rodgers, on 07 4031 1838 or email laura.rodgers@cairnschamber.com.au. Levels of Sponsorship Platinum 1 x available Gold 3 x available Silver 7 x available Unique Sponsorship Opportunities POA / Enquire with Cairns Chamber
Platinum Sponsor $9,000 inc GST One Platinum Sponsorship Opportunity is Available As a Platinum Sponsor you will receive: Recognition as the exclusive Platinum Sponsor. Branding Brand recognition on radio (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in Cairns Post print, digital marketing & social media (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in media advertising (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition on all BEX correspondence; Brand / logo recognition in the Award night program / information booklet. Tickets 6 x tickets to the BEX Awards Gala Presentation Evening. Publicity Logo inclusion on nomination form; Company banner displayed at the event; 1 x exhibition booth to be used at two of Cairns Chamber monthly business luncheons. Social Media Brand / logo on the Cairns Chamber of Commerce website with link back to your website; Recognition of brand / logo on Cairns Chamber of Commerce social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Linkedin); Brand and sponsorship exposure call to action for nominations for specific nominated award category via the Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletter database (over 6000 businesses); Brand exposure on all BEX Award - Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletters.
Promotion Your company s brand / logo displayed at the Awards Presentation throughout the evening on a sponsors loop; 1 x 3 minute on stage of your business (speech or supplied audio visual presentation); Presentation to the award winners in the category you have sponsored; Opportunity to provide a prize of a product or service from your organisation (in addition to the trophy the winner will receive) *Cairns Chamber must be notified two weeks before the Gala Evening if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity; Supply of BEX sponsor badge to use on esignature. Radio Value $8,855.00 45 x 30 second commercials placed at run of station, divided between Hit 103.5FM and Triple M; 45 x 30 second commercials placed at BMAD (Breakfast, Morning, Afternoon & Dinner) divided between Hit 103.5FM & Triple M; 35 x 30 second promotional pointers divided between Hit 103.5FM & Triple M; 2 x 60 second live interviews at breakfast; 1 x digital post congratulating the award winners on the Triple M website. Cairns Post Value $20,760.00 Logo included in 5 x quarter page advertisements for BEX nominations in the Business Week section of Cairns Post; Logo included in 3 x quarter page advertisements for BEX Tickets in the Business Week section of Cairns Post; 1 x full page advertisement in the BEX finalists special publication; Logo included in the Cairns Chamber full page advertisement on the BEX finalists special publication; Logo recognised on the 194,000 page views of the digital advertisement.
Gold Sponsor $6,000 inc GST Three Gold Sponsorship Opportunities are Available As a Gold Sponsor you will receive: Recognition as a Gold Sponsor. Branding Brand recognition on radio (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in Cairns Post print, digital marketing & social media (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in media advertising (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition on all BEX correspondence; Brand / logo recognition in the Award night program / information booklet. Tickets 4 x tickets to the BEX Awards Gala Presentation Evening. Publicity Logo inclusion on nomination form; Company banner displayed at the event; 1 x exhibition booth to be used at one of Cairns Chamber monthly business luncheons. Social Media Brand / logo on the Cairns Chamber of Commerce website with link back to your website; Recognition of brand / logo on Cairns Chamber of Commerce social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Linkedin); Brand and sponsorship exposure call to action for nominations for specific nominated award category via the Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletter database (over 6000 businesses); Brand exposure on all BEX Award - Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletters.
Promotion Your company s brand / logo displayed at the Awards Presentation throughout the evening on a sponsors loop; Presentation to the award winners in the category you have sponsored; Opportunity to provide a prize of a product or service from your organisation (in addition to the trophy the winner will receive) *Cairns Chamber must be notified two weeks before the Gala Evening if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity; Supply of BEX sponsor badge to use on esignature. Radio Value $5,210.00 25 x 30 second commercials placed at run of station, divided between Hit 103.5FM and Triple M; 25 x 30 second commercials placed at BMAD (Breakfast, Morning, Afternoon & Dinner) divided between Hit 103.5FM & Triple M; 15 x 30 second promotional pointers divided between Hit 103.5FM & Triple M; 1 x 60 second live interviews at breakfast; 1 x digital post congratulating the award winners on the Triple M website. Cairns Post Value $16,626.00 Logo included in 3 x quarter page advertisements for BEX nominations in the Business Week section of Cairns Post; Logo included in 3 x quarter page advertisement for BEX Tickets in the Business Week section of Cairns Post (including other sponsor logos); 1 x half page advertisement in the BEX finalists special publication; Logo included in the Cairns Chamber full page advertisement on the BEX finalists special publication; Logo recognised on the 194,000 page views of the digital advertisement.
Silver Sponsor $3,500 inc GST Seven Silver Sponsorship Opportunities are Available As a Silver Sponsor you will receive: Recognition as a Silver Sponsor. Branding Brand recognition on radio digital marketing (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in Cairns Post print, digital marketing & social media (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in media advertising (refer below for details); Brand / logo recognition in the Award night program / information booklet. Tickets 2 x tickets to the BEX Awards Gala Presentation Evening. Social Media Brand / logo on the Cairns Chamber of Commerce website with link back to your website; Recognition of brand / logo on Cairns Chamber of Commerce social media for the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Linkedin); Brand and sponsorship exposure call to action for nominations for specific nominated award category via the Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletter database (over 6000 businesses); Brand exposure on all BEX Award - Cairns Chamber of Commerce enewsletters. Promotion Your company s brand / logo displayed at the Awards Presentation throughout the evening on a sponsors loop; Presentation to the award winners in the category you have sponsored; Opportunity to provide a prize of a product or service from your organisation (in addition to the trophy the winner will receive) *Cairns Chamber must be notified two weeks before the Gala Evening if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity; Supply of BEX sponsor badge to use on esignature. Radio Value $250.00 1 x digital post congratulating the award winners on the Triple M website. Cairns Post Value $4,992.00 Logo included in 1 x quarter page advertisement for BEX nominations in the Business Week section of Cairns Post; Logo included in 3 x quarter page advertisements for BEX Tickets in the Business Week section of Cairns Post (including other sponsor logos); Logo included in the Cairns Chamber full page advertisement on the BEX finalists special publication.
Sponsorship Registration Form We wish to reserve the following sponsorship opportunity (please tick): Platinum Sponsor (1 available) $9,000 Gold Sponsor (3 available) $6,000 Silver Sponsor (7 available) $3,500 Business name: Sponsor Contact Person: Address: Address: City: State: Postcode: Telephone: Mobile: Email: Website: Name of authorised person Signature Date Please complete this form and return to Laura Rodgers Telephone: 07 4031 1838 I Email: laura.rodgers@cairnschamber.com.au A Sponsorship Offer / Commitment Form will be forwarded to you on receipt of this document.