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from Moreton Life Bribie Island - Autumn - Issue 1

from Moreton Life Bribie Island - Autumn - Issue 1 , page 70

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by Jodie Powell

Entries are flowing in for the 2023 Moreton Bay Business Excellence and Innovation Awards, which celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals.

There are 15 categories, plus the Business of the Year Award, with entries closing on Friday, March 17 at 11.59pm AEST.

A gala awards night to announce the winners will be held on July 7 at St Columban’s College, with expanded capacity to accommodate more guests.

Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) CEO Shane

Newcombe is encouraging businesses of all sizes to enter.

“Our small and medium businesses are the heart and soul of our region,” Mr Newcombe says.

“It is more important than ever to acknowledge these businesses that contribute to our region’s economy and provide jobs for local people.

“The simple fact is that we have thousands of businesses who qualify for these awards each year, but for reasons such as being time poor, lack of awards writing experience, or the belief this is not for them, they don’t enter.” every day and there’s plenty of reason with the unprecedented amount of growth and investment that’s coming to our beautiful region.

Mr Newcombe says the online nomination form guides entrants through the process, with helpful prompts about information to consider including in an entry.

Moreton Bay Region Mayor Peter Flannery says the awards are a great way to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work that’s gone into overcoming significant challenges to not only succeed but thrive in a postCOVID world.

“We’ve seen some amazing worldconquering and domestic businesses take home prizes at our prestigious Business and Innovation Awards in the face adversity over recent years,” Mayor Flannery says.