Application Deadline: Sunday, 21 November 2021 (midnight)
The MBN Awards have been celebrating the endeavours and successes of businesses and individuals (from organisations with 30 or fewer full-time employees) that contribute to the economic development of the municipality of Melbourne and its surrounding areas since 2004!
Eligibility
The Melbourne Business Network Awards are open to businesses which:
• Contribute to the economic development of the municipality of Melbourne and its surrounding areas by having an office, branch, outlet, or shop within metro Melbourne or otherwise conducting a business within the city.
• Have 30 or fewer full-time equivalents.
• Qualify to enter one or more of the Awards categories.
• Are current members of the Melbourne Business Network at the time of submission. If you are not yet a member then you can join today by selecting which membership category and benefits are best for you or your organisation
Benefits
Applying for a Melbourne Business Network Award is an empowering experience as it provides your business with an opportunity to reflect on how success has been achieved and showcase its strengths. It also demonstrates to your staff and customers, that your business is committed to the pursuit of excellence.
There are a number of benefits for being a MBN Award nominee. These include
• Opportunity to be acknowledged by the City of Melbourne business community for your business endeavours and celebrate the success of your achievements.
• Opportunity to mix with other business leaders and share insights, be inspired and to inspire others.
• Opportunity to improve staff morale through the acknowledgement of achievements.
• Greater awareness brand recognition within the City of Melbourne’s business community.
• Focus – The research and evidence gathering can highlight areas where improvements are needed for the future in your business – a working business plan.
• Higher Customer Satisfaction – There is increased customer awareness, recognition, and credibility, which increases customer trust and loyalty.
• Staff Morale – Awards can create a real sense of achievement, leading to better engagement with staff, greater inclusion, productivity, and an enhanced sense of pride.
• PR, Marketing and Brand Recognition – Additional press coverage and free publicity for both Internal and external publicity. A good news story to share on web sites and social media. Additional benefits can come from displaying the award in staff and public areas and on all business communications and corporate documents. Builds your brand awareness.
• Networking – At award ceremonies, there are opportunities to take staff, customers or influencers whether winners or shortlisted candidates.
• Improved Financial Performance – Whether this is an increase in sales, ability to get grants, loans or bring in sponsorship. For SME’s it could increase in the value of good-will in the business and credibility with financial institutions.
Melbourne Business Network Awards – celebrating the endeavours and achievements of small businesses across Melbourne.
Official Website: Melbourne Business Network Awards 2021
