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“Their commitment … shows the way for all of us who seek to build a better nation through hard work, innovation and entrepreneurial endeavour.”
On a late November evening in 2012, a record number of guests arrived at the Hordern Pavilion for the State Business Awards. I have to say that it was with immense pride that I looked around the room and saw nominees from just about every region and business community throughout NSW. It was a time for reflecting on the nature of success and what it means to strive for excellence, day in and day out, in business. Across ten categories, we recognised excellence in business leadership, business ethics, sustainability, innovation, export, small business,
employers of choice and local chambers of commerce. I would like to congratulate our winners and finalists and thank each and every one of the businesses that entered our awards program. Their commitment to excellence in business is inspiring, and shows the way for all of us who seek to build a better nation through hard work, innovation and entrepreneurial endeavour. A special mention also goes to our members who are celebrating their 50 and 75 year anniversaries. Longevity in business is yet another mark of success.
2012 also marked the introduction of the Regional Business Awards program. By working with the Local Chambers to align their own awards programs that then feed into the Chamber’s Regional Award structure and then ultimately into this Award night presentation for the entire state, not only are we creating more opportunities for business, we are truly representing the NSW Business community in recognising what these members are - the best of the best. Terry Wetherall President NSW Business Chamber
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