Community and business partnershipsare generating benefits to each partner while forging stronger communities
The Awards have been held annually, raising awareness within the general community of the many businesses that are contributing to the social and economic well being of the communities in which they operate. The Awards also recognise joint contributions of business and community projects which address issues of concern to the community.
Awards have been offered in three categories – small, medium and large businesses in each state and territory plus a multi-state category. In addition, there are four Special Awards which are offered at the national level. These include:
- Impact on a Community Award - to honour a business with significant community involvement covering a suite of programs or projects with one or more partners.
- Longevity Award - to honour longevity in an outstanding partnership that has been operating for more than five years.
- Media Award - to honour consistent, positive and prominent reporting on community business partnerships and/or corporate social responsibility.
- Contribution to Indigenous Communities Award – to honour positive and prominent reporting on community business partnerships and/or corporate social responsibility.
From the state, territory and multi-state Award winners, the best practice partnerships are chosen from each business category to become national finalists.