Now more than ever, we recognise local business as being the lifeblood of the community, providing jobs, vital products and services.
Without the efforts of hardworking local business owners and employees, our economy and the local communities they serve, would be a very different place. Rarely are these dedicated operators publicly acknowledged for their outstanding efforts.
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The Business Achiever Awards recognises excellence in small to medium business and is backed by reputable organisations. The program is also a free marketing tool that helps promote your business.
The Business Achiever Awards is the most credible local business awards program in NSW; it instigates local community spirit while offering readers and businesses a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
All winners and finalists are named in our papers and the Local Business of the Year is always the 'talk of the town!' |
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) have been shown to contribute notably to economic growth, boost employment levels and increase local product and service innovation.
The Business Achiever Awards is your opportunity to say thanks to those businesses that pull through the tough times to make sure you have what you need. It gives them the kudos they deserve and, let's face it, it makes you feel pretty good inside. It also gives you the chance to win your share of some fantastic prizes.
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From the General Manager
For the past 15 years, Cumberland-Courier Newspapers have proudly celebrated the achievements of local business through award recognition. In 2008 alone we received over 120,000 nominations.
This year the awards program warmly welcomes our sponsor partners; 2GB, The Department of State and Regional Development along with the Office of the Minister for Western Sydney, The Department of Environment and Climate Change, CPA Australia and our readers prize partner Crowne Plaza.
Cumberland-Courier Newspapers hosts the Business Achiever Awards for 19 regions across Sydney and the Central Coast. Our aim is to acknowledge and celebrate the success of businesses in their local communities. The program unites the local community, and in recognising the success and potential of local businesses, encourages community growth and development.
This year the awards presentation will be brighter than ever with in paper features, great entertainment, fantastic prizes and fun for all - making it a night not to be missed! The 2009 Business Achiever Awards are set to be the most exciting and successful awards yet. Cumberland-Courier Newspapers looks forward to sharing this with you.
John Webster
General Manager
Cumberland-Courier Newspapers