FONZ, 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards National Promoting Sustainability Winner
Every great small business has a community behind it. This includes loyal customers and dedicated employees who believe in what they do.
Awards celebrate businesses that are making a difference. A small business you love could be doing something truly special. Whether that is creating jobs, championing sustainability or simply providing outstanding service.
Yet many small business owners are too busy focusing on their work to seek recognition for themselves. That’s where you come in. By nominating a small business for an award, you help shine a light on their hard work and contributions.
Even if they don’t win, a nomination alone can mean a lot. It can boost their confidence, increase visibility and remind them how valued they are. Your nomination could be the push they need to take their business to the next level. It could help them reach new customers, gain industry recognition and source new ideas.
There are many reasons why you might nominate your own business for a business award. For a start it means you don’t need to wait to be nominated by someone external or an employee. But what about if you’re not a business owner?
Many business awards allow people outside a company to nominate that business for an award. Nominators can be customers, employees, suppliers or industry peers. That means you can help give a business you want to support the recognition they might not seek for themselves.
Nominating a business is easier than you think. Most awards require a few details at first. These include the business’s name and contact information. You don’t need to be an expert. Simply share what you think makes this business special and, if asked, be ready to explain why you believe they deserve recognition.
If you know a business that deserves to be recognised, take a moment to submit a nomination. It could lead to new opportunities, greater industry recognition and even national exposure.
An award nomination doesn’t only recognise a business' success so far. It can also create new opportunities.
The benefits of being nominated go far beyond the title. A nomination can help a business:
Even for those who don’t win, the recognition alone can be a game-changer. A nomination tells business owners their efforts are seen and appreciated. This can give them the encouragement they need to keep pushing forward.
Many past Telstra Best of Business Awards nominees have gained a lot from the process itself.
The Awards journey has been so interesting; you get so much out of it.
- Michelle Msari, CEO & Founder FONZ. 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards. Outstanding Growth & Promoting Sustainability Winner.
Small businesses play a vital role in our economy and communities. Yet, many go unrecognised for their efforts.
Your nomination is a way to champion their success and give them the chance to shine on a bigger stage. Think about a small business that makes a difference in your life. It could be your favourite café, a local artisan, the accountant you rely on for help, or a family-run service that always goes the extra mile.
The Telstra Best of Business Awards allows anyone to nominate a business that inspires them. It’s free, quick and could make a world of difference for a small or medium-sized business doing great things.
Show your support, celebrate the businesses that inspire you and help them get the recognition they deserve.
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The Awards give small to medium-sized businesses a platform to celebrate their achievements and stories with peers. Plus, opportunities to learn from Australia's best business minds. Nominate your own or another remarkable business today.
