An independent Panel of Judges will read and mark each entry prior to site visits. Judges are required to register any conflict of interest with the Co-ordinators. All entrants will receive a site visit.

The Site Visit

The purpose of this visit (up to 1½ hrs is allowed, if required) is to evaluate if the claims in the written entry are met (e.g. demonstrate business plans, customer service policy etc.) and also gives the business an opportunity to expand on their entry and offer new information verbally and/or using a presentation. You can highlight the aspects of the submission that you believe are important to your business. The site visit will be pre-arranged and within your business hours.

Judges Tips

• Complete the first draft of your entry within 10 days of attending the Briefing Workshop
• Do not leave the final draft of your entry to the last week.
• Take time to consider your answers, then, set aside some time to complete the entry.
• When completed, put it aside for a couple of days then have a team member review the entry with you.

Making Your Application Standout

• Inform the Judges how you have capitalised on what is special or unique about your business.
• Don’t assume the Judges know your business; tell them how your business operates within your industry and the community.
• Make sure you get all the key information in your written entry, first impressions are important. (Early points gained at this stage are important)
• During all presentations, follow the order of the Criteria.

*Judges on-site visits take place between Monday 31 May 2010 to Friday 18 June 2010 (Time/date is pre-arranged with entrant)