Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on July 23rd, 2024
Exciting news! Nominations are now open for the 2024 Best in Business Awards, inviting businesses and entrepreneurs from the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton, to join in this esteemed event.
These awards celebrate excellence and innovation, recognizing the remarkable contributions of local businesses that have achieved exceptional success over the past year.
Proudly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce, the 2024 Best in Business Awards, now in their fourth year, promise to be the most impressive yet, showcasing the resilience and creativity of businesses that support and enhance the region’s economy.
This year, the awards will feature a wide array of categories, including:
Best Small Business – sponsored by Evans Edwards
Best Medium and Large Business – sponsored by IPA
Best New Business – sponsored by Elite Real Estate
Best Community Enterprise – sponsored by Stanwell
Best Sustainable Business – sponsored by Capricorn Coast Eco-Certified Destination
Best Apprentice/Trainee – sponsored by JRT
Best Employee – sponsored by Vector Health and Performance
Best Manager/Owner – sponsored by Tanners Asphalt
Best Young Business Leader – sponsored by Keppel Eats
People’s Choice – sponsored by McDonalds Central Queensland
A new category for 2024, Best Young Business Leader, recognizes outstanding young leaders under 35 who are making significant impacts in business and society.
Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll is thrilled to launch this year’s Awards and extends gratitude to the many sponsors who make the program and Gala event possible.
“The Best in Business Awards rely on sponsorships to ensure we can deliver a highly successful process that celebrates hard work, effort, teamwork, collaboration, and innovation,” Mary said.
“We sincerely thank our returning sponsors including Stanwell, IPA, Vector Health and Performance, and Evans Edwards, along with our new sponsors in 2024, including Elite Real Estate, McDonald’s Central Queensland and JRT Group.”
“This year’s gala event is also extremely proud to support two vitally important charity partners – Fitzroy Community Hospice and CQShines – yet another reason for the local community to get behind this exciting celebration of our destination and its people,” Mary said.
Chamber President Jason Foss expressed his excitement for the 2024 awards and urged all local businesses to consider submitting nominations.
“The Best in Business Awards are a fantastic opportunity to highlight the businesses making a substantial impact on our community,” Jason said.
“We encourage everyone to participate and help us celebrate the best and brightest in the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton.”
Nominations will remain open until September 15, 2024. Businesses are encouraged to submit their nominations through the official awards website. Nominating businesses must be registered within the Local Government Areas of Rockhampton Regional Council or Livingstone Shire Council.
The awards process is an apolitical, business-focused event, independently judged by a panel of four industry experts, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Visit capricornbestinbusiness.com.au to nominate today.
Winners will be announced at the gala awards ceremony on Saturday, November 2nd at the new conference centre at Keppel Bay Sailing Club Yeppoon.
The formal Awards night, hosted by popular media personality, Kimberley Busteed, will feature a fine meal and beverage package, with pre-dinner and after-party entertainment from local singer/songwriter Brad Butcher and the highly entertaining trio, 33 Red from the Gold Coast.
Tickets to the Gala Awards Celebration will be on sale soon!
Visit capricornbestinbusiness.com.au to nominate today.
