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CRITERIA

Champion of Champions – People’s Choice

Chosen by the public throughout the People’s Choice (15-22 March).

Start up

An innovative project that increases productivity and provides better outcomes for Western Sydney

Young 

Entrepreneur

A young Entrepreneur, under 30 years of age who lives and works in Western Sydney, and whose start up is of benefit to the Western Sydney community.

Small Business (50-100 Employees)

Excellence in small business located in Western Sydney (50-100 Employees).

Small Business (under 50 Employees)

Excellence in small business located in Western Sydney (under 50 employees).

Community 

For not for profit organisations running innovative community programs or projects that addresses unmet needs for residents, workers and visitors of the western Sydney community.

Indigenous Excellence

Programs that promote the development of relevant skills for Indigenous Australians, including education, life skills and employment prospects.

The Arts

For a creative arts organisation or outstanding program that promote engagement with the arts of western Sydney.

Workplace of the future 

Innovative workplace initiatives.

Classroom of the future (secondary)

Innovative secondary education programs. Excellence in the conduction of teaching and learning programs in addition to the secondary school curriculum through the use of digital innovation.

Energy Smart Business

Excellence in making a difference with sustainable business operations and energy efficiency

Sport in Education

Excellence in primary, secondary or grass roots sporting programs that promote health, exercise and wellbeing for the youth of western Sydney.

Classroom of the future (primary)

Innovative primary education programs. Excellence in the conduction of teaching and learning programs in addition to the primary school curriculum through the use of digital innovation.

Apprentice Employer

Excellence in training and providing above and beyond career advancement opportunities for an Apprentice(s) within their business.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

A business that invests in the development and implementation of accredited Vocational Training programs to continually upskill their employees, meeting future business growth and future career prospects of their staff.