VALUABLE JUDGES FEEDBACK EASY ONLINE ENTRY GREAT ENTRANT OPPORTUNITIES 5 CNP POINTS FOR ENTRY

Benefits of Participating Presented by the Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, the Awards recognise and reward excellence within the nursery and garden industry and acknowledge industry leaders as they strive to achieve best business practice.  With over 12 awards to be presented, there is a category for all sectors of the nursery and garden industry. Submitting an entry means you are already a winner! As the judges feedback is so valuable Participating in the Awards program guarantees you will receive invaluable judge’s feedback. You will also accrue 5 CNP points for entering and the benefits only get better as you progress through the program.  Award winners will be acknowledged with prizes at the Awards presentation events and will enjoy a prestigious profile within the industry which can be used to market your business to your customers and suppliers. Submitting an entry means you are already a winner as the awards process provides tools to develop and improve your business.

"I can’t speak more highly of my experience in winning the 2011 National Young Leader award. It has created exposure beyond the industry, I was pleasantly surprised to be featured on the front page of the careers section of the Daily Telegraph and within the Inner West Courier. It has led  to a deeper understanding of the industry and provided opportunities to actively contribute on a number of occasions. The award is also about continuing development evident by a number of training workshops organized by the NGIA to the benefit of all national young leader entrants. I would encourage all employers to consider this award, just nominating someone is a powerful way to reward them and show recognition for their great work (even if they don’t win) and will bring positive publicity to any business." 2011 Young Leader Winner, Ken Bevan of Alpine Nurseries NSW

Why enter

Entering the Nursery & Garden Industry Awards provides you with the opportunity to analyse your business. The awards are a tool for us as an industry to raise the bar, to grow and develop, to become better and the best at what we do. It provides the stimulus to focus on your business and set goals which can be measured year on year as you strive to be one of our industry’s best.

A total of 5 CNP points will be allocated to the person responsible for the submission of an awards entry. This person will need to be identified during the online entry process. Only one person per award is eligible to claim the CNP points.

State Finalists receive

• State Finalist Certificate
• Onsite visit by state judge (Garden Centers and Production Nurseries provided the benchmark is met)
• Additional detailed judges feedback on your site visit to help you improve your business and future submissions
• Publication of finalists in your state magazine

State Winners receive

• Onsite visit by national judge (Garden Centers and Production Nurseries)
• Additional detailed judges feedback on your national site visit to help you improve your business and future submissions
• Custom framed State Winner certificate
• Use of NGIA’s State Winners award logo on your collateral for three years
• Greater brand recognition within the industry and with key external stakeholders
• Recognition at the National Awards Presentation, Gold Coast 2012
• Publicity in state and national industry publications
• Recognition as a State Winner in the 2012 National Judges DVD
• National Finalist certificate ( given at National State Winner Presentation)

National Winners receive

• A prestigious trophy
• Recognition in national industry magazines
• Use of NGIA’s National Winners Awards logo on your collateral for three years
• Recognition in the 2011/12 Nursery Trade Register
• Superior brand recognition
• Acknowledgment as a National Winner in the 2012 National Judges DVD

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