B@D B@D Event Survey Master Business@Dusk Survey | March 2024 Thank you for attending the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce’s Business@Dusk event this month, held in partnership with UniSQ and hosted by McNab. We appreciate your feedback and would like to ask you a few questions about your experience. Please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).The event provided valuable networking opportunities for me and my business.The event featured relevant and informative speakers and topics.I learnt something valuable or new from the host.The event venue was comfortable and convenient.The catering and beverages were of a high quality.I would attend another Business@Dusk event in the future.Please share any additional comments or suggestions you have for improving the event.Submit Form Judging EOI Form submission is now closed. Judges EOC BEA 2023 | Judges Assessment Form Employer of Choice PreviousNextFocus HR Business Excellence Awards | Judging Assessment This form is for the Judging of Employer of Choice Questions about your judging assessment? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE END OF EACH SECTION Focus HR BEA 2023 Judging Co-ordinated by:  Judges Assessment OverviewJudging assessment for the Focus HR Business Excellence Award 2023 is as follows: written application, 45%; site visit and presentation from the applicant, 45%; and the 30 second – 1-minute video of the business,10%. Note: Judges should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits. Judges are required to provide feedback on each application. All assessments must identify areas of excellence and areas for improvement and are to be completed and submitted online via the Toowoomba Chamber website. Judges feedback will be provided to each applicant from the Toowoomba Chamber. The Judges Site Visits The Judges’ site visits will give applicants the opportunity to showcase their businesses. During the site visit, judges will want to see evidence of strategy, vision, and values coming to life in the applicant’s business. All judges are to visit each applicant together to reduce disruption to the business.PreviousNextAward Category– Select Award Category –Employer of Choice sponsored by FocusHRBusiness Name– Select Business you are Judging –Enterprise LegalHot PropertyAngie’s Elite Cleaning SolutionsHarness EnergyCDI Pest ManagementSemloh Support ServicesBusiness Email | This ensures correct details are recorded– Select the Business Email you are Judging –sharon@enterpriselegal.com.augreg@hotproperty.realestateangela@angiesdomesticduties.com.aunick.riddell-gould@harnessenergy.com.aumarshall@cdipest.com.aubenh@semlohsupport.com.auPreviousNextJudges ScoresJudges are required to score applicants responses to each question on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1: Extremely Poor; 2: Poor; 3: Average; 4: Good; and 5: Excellent. Do not hesitate to give a 2.25 or 2.5 or 2.75/5 score or similar.All sections scored out of 5Satisfaction and Wellbeing The organisation consciously focuses on employees’ wellbeing and satisfaction. Did the applicant: demonstrate how they focus on staff culture and demonstrate that their work environment promotes the health and wellbeing, motivation and satisfaction of its employees identify any extra benefits or ‘perks’ they provide to their employees outline how they show their employees that they care about them provide evidence through results of staff surveys (or similar) of staff satisfaction, commitment and retention provide evidence of financial investment such as percentage (%) of turnover spent on benefits/wellness and dollars ($) per head spend on benefits/wellness per annum or other relevant metrics) outline creative and innovative ways they are leading the way to promote workforce wellbeing within their specific industry stand out from other employers and go over and above. – Score Written Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Culture and Employee Engagement Employees speak positively about the organisation, are motivated and feel connected. Did the applicant: articulate how people would describe their organisational culture and working environment outline initiatives they use to ensure effective communication with and involvement from their people How their business has created a culture that is consistent with its missions, vision and values demonstrate how they measure the level of employee engagement and share statistics and information with their team describe how these initiatives have made a real impact on their organisation and resulted in tangible results for your organisation outline challenges their business may have faced and describe their learnings. – Score Written Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755People Development Employees are encouraged and supported to grow and progress. Did the applicant: outline employee training and development and growth initiatives detail the policies or practices (formal or informal) they have in place for career progression provide evidence of financial investment such as percentage (%) of turnover spent on employee development and dollar ($) per head spend on employee development or describe their professional development program for staff and leaders describe how these initiatives improve productivity and commitment and support employees to achieve high performance and reach their full potential. outline how the engage employees in their own learning and development. – Score Written Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Performance, Recognition and Reward Employees understand the organisation’s goals, and the impact of their personal contribution is positively reinforced. Did the applicant: demonstrate how their organisation’s employee performance reviews/appraisals support employees to achieve high performance articulate their approach to providing feedback to their people, for example when, how, and why identify how they approach performance improvement and the impact of this show how they effectively remunerate, reward, and recognise their employees’ efforts. – Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Written Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Committed Leadership and Strategy Leaders connect employees with the organisation’s vision and strategy in a meaningful way. Did the applicant: describe their approach to people management aligned to their organisation’s strategic objectives describe how senior leaders demonstrate organisational culture, values, objectives and expectations through effective leadership behaviour outline how they go about developing leaders in their business articulate how they get employees on board with their strategic direction of the organisation describe their practices to maximise employee engagement and communication within their organisation. – Score Written Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Strong Employer Brand for Attraction The organisation enjoys a strong supply of qualified and quality talent needed to achieve business goals. Did the applicant: outline techniques they use to attract and retain talent? demonstrate how they actively promote their employee value proposition, that is, promoting why they are great to work for describe how this has increased their ability to attract quality people in their field. – Score Writen Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score Site Visit Component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Business Summary Video Did the one-minute video pitch describe to you: who they are what their business does why they believe they are excellent and an award-winning business. Note: All finalist will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.– Select Your Score for Business Summary Video –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755PreviousNextFeedback for ApplicantsAreas of ImprovementAreas of ExcellencePreviousNextOther Judges CommentsPreviousNextDeclarationSave & ResumeNameSignature Sign Here Your Email address I acknowledge that I am obliged to keep this information confidential.Submit Judging Assessment Mask Input Previous Judges FL BEA 2023 | Judges Assessment Form Future Leaders Focus HR Business Excellence Awards | Judging Assessment This form is for the Judging of Future Leader of the Year Questions about your judging assessment? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE END OF EACH SECTIONPreviousNextPreviousNextAward CategoryFuture Leader of The Year sponsored by TalentSpringJudges Assessment Overview This award recognises young business leaders who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young businesspeople. Nominations are sought from individuals who are under 35 years and under (at the time of award nomination opening) and who have had significant success in their business. The Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Future Leader of the Year assessment process consists of three parts: written application – 25% of the assessment; a 1-minute video – 25% of the assessment; and an interview – 50% of the assessment. The judges may seek further information or clarification from any applicant or referee, at their discretion. This may be in the form of further written information or verbal contact. Judges feedback will be provided to each applicant from the Toowoomba Chamber. Interviews will be held at the Toowoomba Chamber office. Note: Judges should reduce applicant scores that exceed word and video length limits.Applicant Submission RequirementsA written application of no more than 3 pages is to be submitted addressing the following criteria. Applicants are required to submit a Current Resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted to verify the application. The applicants resume should outline their current and previous employment profile including job role, scope of responsibilities and professional development within the business and any voluntary work. Applications MUST BE completed by the applicant themselves. Third Parties that nominate an individual are highly encouraged to ensure that the Future Leader submits their own application. How long has the nominee been with the business? What does professional and personal success mean to the nominee? What does the nominee consider to be their most significant career or personal achievement to date? Where does the nominee see themselves in five years? What does the nominee think makes a good leader? And what is the nominee’s leadership style? What are the key challenges that the nominee has faced as a young business leader and how have they dealt with each of these challenges? Detail the nominee’s approach to leadership, diversity and inclusion, and how it influences their actions and activities within the company. Highlight the initiatives the nominee has developed as a leader in their business, detailing their success. How has the nominee’s leadership positively impacted on their business, their workplace and or their community? Describe how the nominee’s leadership has assisted in resolving a workplace or community challenge. What are the nominee’s interests and involvement in the community? Outline how the nominee has contributed to the Toowoomba Business Community, including the period, amount, nature and level of the contribution. Why should the nominee be considered for the Future Leader of the Year award? Please provide supporting evidence or any other documentation to support your application including your resume. Future Leader Name– Select Future Leader you are Judging –Madeleine RiehlJacob CarlileChristopher WinterMolly BellSharne LateganTom HaydockThe Applicants Email Address you are Judging | This ensures the correct details are recorded– Select the applicants email address that you are Judging –hey@heymarketing.com.aujacob@hotproperty.realestatechristopher.winter@harnessenergy.com.aumollyjoan89@gmail.comsharne@sharneconsulting.com.autom@lavishconstructions.com.auPreviousNextJudges ScoresJudges are required to score applicants responses to each question on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1: Extremely Poor; 2: Poor; 3: Average; 4: Good; and 5: Excellent. Do not hesitate to give a 2.25 or 2.5 or 2.75/5 score or similar.Submission Requirements Did the applicant: submit a current resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted to verify the applicants description what professional and personal success means for them outline their most significant career or personal achievement to date illustrate their five year plan for themselves make clear the obstacles they have faced as a young business leader and how have they dealt with each of these challenges detail their approach to leadership, diversity and inclusion, and how it influences their actions and activities within the company highlight initiatives they have developed as a leader in their business, detailing their success describe their leadership style, what makes a good leader and any areas they need to work on in terms of their personal leadership style outline how their leadership positively impacted on resolving a matter in their business, their workplace and or their community present their contribution, interests and involvement in the community profile how they have contributed to the Toowoomba business community, including the period, amount, nature and level of the contribution articulate why they should be Future Leader of the Year 2023. Applicant’s Written Response– Select Your Score for the Applicant’s Submission –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Applicant’s Interview– Select Your Score for the Applicant’s Interview –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Applicant’s Video Application Did the one-minute video pitch describe to you: who they are what they do why they believe they are the Future Leader of the Year 2023. Note: All finalist will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.– Select Your Score for Video Application –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755PreviousNextFeedback for ApplicantsAreas of ImprovementAreas of ExcellencePreviousNextOther Judges CommentsPreviousNextDeclarationYour NameYour Email I acknowledge that I am obliged to keep this information confidential.Submit Judging Assessment Previous Judges Categories BEA 2023 | Judges Assessment Form | All Other Categories Focus HR Business Excellence Awards | Judging Assessment This form is for the Judging of All Other Categories Questions about your judging assessment? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE END OF EACH SECTIONPreviousNextJudges Assessment OverviewJudging assessment for the Focus HR Business Excellence Award 2023 is as follows: written application, 45%; site visit and presentation from the applicant, 45%; and the 30 second – 1-minute video of the business,10%. Note: Judges should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits. Judges are required to provide feedback on each application. All assessments must identify areas of excellence and areas for improvement and are to be completed and submitted online via the Toowoomba Chamber website. Judges’ feedback will be provided to each applicant from the Toowoomba Chamber. The Judges Site Visits The Judges’ site visits will give applicants the opportunity to showcase their businesses. During the site visit, judges will want to see evidence of strategy, vision, and values coming to life in the applicant’s business. All judges are to visit each applicant together to reduce disruption to the business.PreviousNextAward Category– Select Award Category –Best Regional Business sponsored by Toowoomba Regional CouncilCommunity & Not-For-Profit sponsored by Southern Cross AustereoGerry Doumany Export Award sponsored by TSBEHealth & Wellbeing sponsored by Bank of QueenslandHospitality sponsored by Little Pig ConsultingIndustry sponsored by Russell Mineral EquipmentInnovation & Technology sponsored by Tilly’s Crawler PartsProfessional Services less than 11 employees sponsored by FX Technologies ToowoombaProfessional Services more than 11 employees sponsored by TAFE QLD SWProperty Construction and Development sponsored by Specialised Property ConsultingRetail sponsored by RSM AustraliaTourism sponsored by Excavation EquipmentCategory Best Regional Business | Name– Select the Best Regional Business you are Judging –ASKAFOODTECH PTY LTDCrows Nest Tourist ParkEnterprise LegalHarness EnergyKC Strategic Media Services & Toowoomba Darling DownsPower TynanVigour GraphicsX Factor PlumbingCategory Best Regional Business | Email– Select the Best Regional Business Email that you are Judging –ask@askafoodtech.com.augeraldsearle@bigpond.comsharon@enterpriselegal.com.auchristopher.winter@harnessenergy.com.auhello@kcsms.com.auak@powertynan.com.audesign@vigourgraphics.com.auadmin@xfactorplumbing.com.auCategory Community & Not For Profit | Name– Select the Community & Not for Profit Business you are Judging –Breakaway ToowoombaHighlands ToowoombaHope Horizons Inc.Lions Club of Toowoomba West IncMomentum Mental HealthSamaa LinksSemloh Support ServicesSouthern District Magpies Cricket Club Inc.St Vincent de Paul SocietyTony’s Community LTDToowoomba Choral SocietyToowoomba Hospital FoundationCategory Community & Not For Profit | Email– Select the Community & Not for Profit Business Email that you are Judging –communications@breakawaytmba.orgkenw@highlandschurch.org.auanna@hopehorizons.com.aumsymons@netspace.net.auwendy@momentummentalhealth.com.auhello@smaalinks.com.aubenh@semlohsupport.com.ausdmcc.inc@gmail.commary.wells@svdpqld.org.auadmin@tonyscommunitykitchen.org.aupresident@tcschoral.com.aulaura@toowoombahospitalfoundation.org.auCategory Gerry Doumany Export | Name– Select the Export Business you are Judging –Hogans Family JewellersMilton & King Inc.Claytons OrganicsCategory Gerry Doumany Export | Email– Select the Export Business Email that you are Judging –marketing@hogansfamilyjewellers.com.aubryce@miltonandking.comadmin@claytonsorganics.com.auCategory Health & Wellbeing | Name– Select the Health and Wellbeing Business you are Judging –Amcal Pharmacy WilsontonBreakaway Toowoombadose of envyFreedom Lifestyle & FitnessHappy Healthy HQHealth by Numb3rsHope Horizons Cancer Wellness CentreMomentum Mental HealthRadiance Academy ToowoombaSemloh Support ServicesSharne ConsultingSole Focus Podiatry & WellnessSophia Beauty LabToowoomba Body SculptingCategory Health & Wellbeing | Email– Select the Health and Wellbeing Business Email that you are Judging –mollyjoan89@gmail.comcommunications@breakawaytmba.orgraplatt@bigpond.comnicole@freedomlifestyleco.comgetfit@happyhealthyhq.com.auhealthbynumbers@outlook.com.auanna@hopehorizons.com.auwendy@momentummentalhealth.com.auprincipal@radianceacademytoowoomba.combenh@semlohsupport.com.ausharne@sharneconsulting.com.aujessica@solefocuspodiatry.com.aufeitong727@hotmail.comtoowoombabodysculpting@gmail.comCategory Hospitality | Name– Select the Hospitality Business you are Judging –Afghan Traditional SweetsCampbell & Waratah Women’s Boutique GuesthouseCatering People cateringpeople.com.auCrows Nest Tourist ParkGelatissimo ToowoombaGeorge Banks Bar and BistroParisiAnn PatisserieQuest Toowoomba Apartment HotelThe BarmenCategory Hospitality | Email– Select the Hospitality Business Email that you are Judging –afghan.traditional.sweets@gmail.comhello@carmendarwin.comrob.mcgrath@cateringpeople.com.augeraldsearle@bigpond.comwilson.gk@bigpond.compcoorey@ljht.com.auhello@parisiann.comjoreilly@questapartments.com.auowner@thebarmen.net.auCategory Industry | Name– Select the Industry Business you are Judging –Darling Fresh Smoke HausLavish ConstructionsHarness EnergyMilton & KingPrestige Pickets and FencingX Factor PlumbingCategory Industry | Email– Select the Industry Business Email that you are Judging –jeff@dfsmokehaus.com.autom@lavishconstructions.com.auchristopher.winter@harnessenergy.com.aubryce@miltonandking.comkbg_01@hotmail.comadmin@xfactorplumbing.com.auCategory Innovation & Technology | Name– Select the Innovation and Technology Business you are Judging –Darling Fresh Smoke HausFreedom ITKC Strategic Media Services & Toowoomba Darling DownsMilton & KingPetria LianaStirling & TrufflesVigour GraphicsCategory Innovation & Technology | Email– Select the Innovation and Technology Business Email that you are Judging –jeff@dfsmokehaus.com.auphil@freedomit.net.auhello@kcsms.com.aubryce@miltonandking.competria@petrialiana.cominfo@stirlingandtruffles.com.audesign@vigourgraphics.com.auCategory Professional Services 10 or less | Name– Select the Professional Services Business you are Judging –ASKAFOODTECH PTY LTDBlack and White CabsBookkeepingbycmsCDI Pest ManagementCoBrightConcinnity ConsultingEnterprise LegalFinch LegalFlair Marketing and PRHello HudsonHey MarketingIcon Training QLDIdentity ComputingKC Strategic Media Services & Toowoomba Darling DownsKrazy KevinLittle Pig ConsultingMadMiller & Sons Cleanning ServiceMagnifico CreativeMcAdam and Turnbull RealtyOh Tilly Brand PhotographyPetria LianaRecruit With MeStablish Pty LtdStandout RecruitmentStirling & TrufflesStrategic PlannersThe Brand ShopVHD StudioVigour GraphicsCategory Professional Services 10 or less | Email– Select the Professional Services Business Email that you are Judging –ask@askafoodtech.com.auteugenio@blackandwhitecabs.com.aucarolyn@bookkeepingbycms.com.auinfo@cdipest.com.aucaitlin@cobright.auinfo@concinnity.ausharon@enterpriselegal.com.auleesa@finchlegal.com.auletoya@flairmarketing.net.auryan@hellohudson.com.aumadeleine@heymarketing.com.auajzirb1@gmail.comkurt@identitycomputing.com.auhello@kcsms.com.aukrazykevindj@gmail.comclayton@littlepigconsulting.com.aucleanmadmiller@gmail.comtristan@magnifico.aubronwyn@mcadamturnbull.com.auhello@ohtilly.netpetria@petrialiana.comstephanie@recruitwithme.com.auadmin@stablish.comautyler@standoutrecruitment.com.auinfo@stirlingandtruffles.com.ausandy@strategicplanners.com.aumatt@tbs.agencyadmin@vhdstudio.com.audesign@vigourgraphics.com.auCategory Professional Services more than 11 | Name– Select the Professional Services Business you are Judging –BNI The RangeF&LHot PropertyMiQ Private WealthCategory Professional Services more than 11 | Email– Select the Professional Services Business Email that you are Judging –leisa@bnibrisbanewest.com.autess@featherandlawry.com.aujacob@hotproperty.realestatedenielle.penhaligon@miqprivate.com.auCategory Property Construction and Development | Name– Select the Property Business you are Judging –Alliance Building & ConstructionCarmen Darwin CollectiveHot PropertyLavish ConstructionsPrecinct Urban PlanningX Factor PlumbingCategory Property Construction and Development | Email– Select the Property Business Email that you are Judging –jess@alliancebc.com.auhello@carmendarwin.comjacob@hotproperty.realestatetom@lavishconstructions.com.aukim@precinctplan.com.auadmin@xfactorplumbing.com.auCategory Retail | Name– Select the Retail Business you are Judging –BandlandBJ Nepalesegoodies internationalBlooming Gorgeous Flowers and GiftsHogans Family JewllersMilton & KingNational Tiles & Carpet Call ToowoombaVali GarageWearing Memories Wine MerchantsCategory Retail | Email– Select the Retail Business Email that you are Judging –katesart@artlover.comsalesnepalesegoodies@gmail.comtracy@curless.com.aumarketing@hogansfamilyjewellers.com.aubryce@miltonandking.combcastley@nttoowoomba.com.auinfo@valigarage.com.aukironbarui@gmail.comCategory Tourism | Name– Select the Tourism Business you are Judging –Campbell & Waratah Women’s Boutique GuesthouseCrows Nest Tourist ParkGlobetrotters Travel & CruiseQuest ToowoombaCategory Tourism | Email– Select the Tourism Business Email that you are Judging –hello@carmendarwin.comgeraldsearle@bigpond.cominfo@globetrotters.net.aujoreilly@questapartments.com.auPreviousNextJudges ScoresJudges are required to score applicants responses to each question on a scale of 1-5 as follows: 1: Extremely Poor; 2: Poor; 3: Average; 4: Good; and 5: Excellent. Do not hesitate to give a 2.25 or 2.5 or 2.75/5 score or similar.All sections scored out of 5Business Strategy Did the Applicant: submit a summary of their strategic plan or business plan ( maximum three pages). describe their strategic or business planning process. outline how they link your strategic plan or business strategy to day-to-day operations? outline their vision and values and how they are embedded in the organisation and communicated to the team describe what benefit has your business gotten from strategic planning and business planning. Business Strategy– Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Business Strategy– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Business Performance and Improvements Did the applicant: outline the key indicators on how their business measures its performance provide evidence of financial literacy, financial management practices and performance (profitability, liquidity, sustainability of the business) such as graphic representations of financial performance demonstrate how they measure customer relationships such as customer satisfaction surveys, customer retention, customer growth or net promoter scores use other tools and measures their business uses to monitor performance outline their quality assurance processes and procedures outline how their business focuses on continuous improvement. – Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755People Management and Development Did the applicant: describe what people practices their business has in place for the life span of an employee – from hire until the leave the business outline attraction and retention strategies illustrate how they onboard new employees describe their training and development programs highlight the inclusion and diversity policies and practices and success stories outline how they focus on workplace culture and staff engagement and staff wellbeing demonstrate their leadership model and how they invest in their leaders. Note: Sole Traders who choose not to complete this section will receive an automatic 3/5 score. – Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Customer Market and Focus Did the applicant: describe the business’ approach to attracting and retaining customers provide evidence of their understanding of the target market and their customer needs demonstrate their marketing/promotional activities outline their unique selling proposition and what gives them their competitive advantage articulate their unique value proposition identifying why their customers need their product and/or service show you their customer service strategies/ethos outline how they keep abreast of customer needs and satisfaction. – Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Community Engagement and Activities Did the applicant: describe how their business engages with and helps to support the broader community identify what local community support (in-kind, financial etc.) it provides show how they are involved in community awards and accolades. – Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Innovation Entrepreneurship & Resilience Did the applicant: demonstrate their innovative practices implemented to drive success show you entrepreneurship in the development of a process or practice to enhance their business growth highlight the challenges their business faced and measures put in place to be resilient in the changing business environment show businesses changes and their expected long-term impact on operations and overall net benefits discuss any unintended outcomes from the changes – positive and negative. – Score for Written Application component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755– Score for Site Visit component –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755Business Summary Video Did the one-minute video pitch describe to you: who they are what their business does why they believe they are excellent and an award-winning business. Note: All finalists will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.– Select Your Score for Business Summary Video –11.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.755PreviousNextFeedback for ApplicantsAreas of ImprovementAreas of ExcellencePreviousNextOther Judges CommentsPreviousNextDeclarationYour NameYour Email I acknowledge that I am obliged to keep this information confidential.Submit Judging Assessment Previous Nomination Form BEA Nomination Form Your NamePlease indicate the Category (Business or Future Leader) of your nominee– Select the Category –Agriculture sponsored by FX Technologies ToowoombaBest Regional Business sponsored by Toowoomba Regional CouncilCommunity & Not-For-Profit sponsored by Southern Cross AustereoEmployer of Choice sponsored by FocusHRFuture Leader of The Year sponsored by TalentSpringGerry Doumany Export Award sponsored by TSBEHealth & Wellbeing sponsored by Bank of QueenslandHospitality sponsored by Little Pig ConsultingIndustry sponsored by Russell Mineral EquipmentInnovation & Technology sponsored by Tilly’s Crawler PartsProfessional Services 10 or less employees sponsored by TAFE QLD SWProfessional Services 11 or more employees sponsored by TAFE QLD SWProperty Construction and Development sponsored by Specialised Property ConsultingRetail sponsored by RSM AustraliaTourism sponsored by Excavation EquipmentName of the Business you are nominatingBusiness Contact NameLast NameName of the Future Leader you are nominatingEmail of the Nominee (Future Leader or Business you are nominating)Phone/MobilePlease share why you are nominating this Business or Future LeaderI would like to stay Anonymous Yes NoSubmit Form Category Applications BEA 2023 | Category Awards Application WelcomeOverviewThe Judging ProcessGuidelines & EligibilityApplicant DetailsSubmission RequirementsBusiness Performance & ImprovementsPeople Management and DevelopmentCustomer and Market FocusCommunity Engagement Activities and SustainabilityInnovation, Entrepreneurship and ResilienceBusiness Summary Video (30 Seconds – 1 Minute) Additional Attachments PreviousNextOverviewThe Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 assessment process consists of 3 parts: written application – 45% of the assessment; judges’ site visit and presentation from the applicant – 45% of the assessment; and 30 second to 1-minute video of the business – 10% of the assessment. (Note: all finalists will be given the opportunity to resubmit a 1 minute video for the gala dinner and for the Toowoomba Chamber to promote your business.) PreviousNextThe Judging ProcessNote: Judges will be advised that they should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits. The site visit will give you the opportunity to showcase your business. During the site visit, judges will want to see evidence of your strategy, vision, and values coming to life in the applicant’s business. All judges are to visit each applicant together to reduce disruption to the business.PreviousNextFocus HR Business Excellence Awards Application | CATEGORY AWARDSThis application form is for the following categories: Agriculture sponsored by FX Technologies ToowoombaBest Regional Business sponsored by Toowoomba Regional CouncilCommunity & Not-For-Profit sponsored by Southern Cross AustereoGerry Doumany Export Award sponsored by TSBEHealth & Wellbeing sponsored by Bank of QueenslandHospitality sponsored by Little Pig ConsultingIndustry sponsored by Russell Mineral EquipmentInnovation & Technology sponsored by Tilly’s Crawler PartsProfessional Services 10 employees or less sponsored by TAFE QLD SWProfessional Services 11 employees and above sponsored by TAFE QLD SWProperty Construction and Development sponsored by Specialised Property ConsultingRetail sponsored by RSM AustraliaTourism sponsored by Excavation Equipment  Questions about your application? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au   YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH SECTIONApplication Guidelines & Eligibility All applications MUST be signed and authorised by a Senior Executive of the company or event applying. All applications must be submitted by Monday 24 July 2023 at 9am. Please note – there will be no extensions this year. Businesses entering the Employer of Choice Category will be required to complete the application SPECIFIC to that category. Businesses may enter more than one category. A separate application will be required per category that the applicant would like to apply for. Note: While applicants can enter more than one category, it is highly recommended that the applicants enter the category where they can demonstrate a competitive edge. All applications MUST be submitted electronically through this form ONLY, including the signed declaration. Without this signature the application will not be accepted. NO USB’s or hand delivered applications will be accepted. Judges may at their discretion, re-categorise an application, if it is felt appropriate. You will be advised if this change is made. All applications are judged by a selection of independent judges. All applications are confidential, and all judges sign a deed of confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement.  PreviousNextAPPLICANTS DETAILSBusiness NameFirst NameLast NamePositionEmailPhone/MobileBusiness AddressStreet Address line 2SuburbPostcodeStateCountrySelect CountryAfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelauBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa)DenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacao S.A.R., ChinaMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalestinian TerritoryPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of the Congo (Brazzaville)ReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (Dutch part)Saint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia/Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom (UK)United States (US)United States (US) Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States (US) Virgin IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVaticanVenezuelaVietnamWallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweCategory you are applying for – Agriculture sponsored by Fuji Business Centre Best Regional Business sponsored by Toowoomba Regional Council Community & Not-For-Profit sponsored by Southern Cross Austereo Gerry Doumany Export Award sponsored by TSBE Health & Wellbeing sponsored by Bank of Queensland Hospitality sponsored by Little Pig Consulting Industry sponsored by Russell Mineral Equipment Innovation & Technology sponsored by Tilly’s Crawler Parts Professional Services 10 or less employees sponsored by TAFE QLD SW Professional Services 11 or more employees sponsored by TAFE QLD SW Property Construction and Development sponsored by Specialised Property Consulting Retail sponsored by RSM Australia Tourism sponsored by Excavation EquipmentAre you a – Sole-Trader Micro-Business (2-4 Employees) None of the AbovePreviousNextAPPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSBusiness StrategyBusiness strategy is key to success. This section is about demonstrating a sound understanding of business goals and objectives including evidence of strategic direction, goal setting and the processes you have in place to achieve them. In this section of the application describe how you work ‘on’ your business. Focus on planning methods, including when you plan, how you plan, frequency of reviews and who is involved. Did you: submit a summary of your strategic plan or business plan (maximum three pages) describe your strategic or business planning process outline how you link your strategic plan or business strategy to day-to-day operations outline your vision and values and how they are embedded in the organisation and communicated to the team describe what benefit your business has received from strategic planning and business planning. PRO TIP: During the site visit, judges will want to see evidence of your strategy, vision and values coming to life in your business.A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score. (strategic plan/business strategy attachments are not included in word count) * PreviousNextBusiness Performance & ImprovementsSuccessful businesses know what drives their economic engine and what they need to measure to ensure they are building a long-term sustainable and profitable business.   Metrics are important to a business. It helps track how a business is performing and how it benchmarks itself. Did you: outline the key indicators on how your business measures its performance provide evidence of financial literacy, financial management practices and performance (profitability, liquidity, sustainability of the business) such as graphic representations of financial performance demonstrate how you measure customer relationships, customer retention, customer growth show the other tools and measures you use to monitor performance outline your quality assurance processes and procedures outline how your business focuses on continuous improvement. A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.PreviousNextPeople Management and DevelopmentPeople are the central component of all businesses. How businesses manage this important resource and the initiatives they put in place to ensure the development and professional progression of their staff is a critical component of excellence in business. Did you: describe your people practices your business has in place for the life span of an employee – from hire until the leave the business outline your attraction and retention strategies illustrate how you onboard new employees describe your training and development programs highlight your inclusion and diversity policies and practices and success stories outline how you focus on workplace culture and staff engagement and staff wellbeing demonstrate your leadership model and how they invest in their leaders. Note: Sole Traders who choose not to complete this section will receive an automatic 3/5 score.A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.PreviousNextCustomer and Market FocusBusinesses need to understand who their customers are, how to attract them, what their needs are and how to retain/create loyal customers from them. Did you: describe your approach to attracting and retaining customers provide evidence of your understanding of your target market and customer needs demonstrate your marketing/promotional activities outline your unique selling proposition and what gives you, your competitive advantage articulate your unique value proposition identifying why your customers need your product and/or service show your customer service strategies/ethos outline how they keep abreast of customer needs and satisfaction. A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.PreviousNextCommunity Engagement Activities and SustainabilityA key component of excellence is engagement with and support of the broader Toowoomba community.  The Toowoomba business community has a legacy of engaging and giving back to the community including volunteering, sponsoring local charities and interest groups, and holding events to support and contribute to the development of the local community. Did you: describe how your business engages with and helps to support the broader community Describe how your business implements practical environmental actions, to meet your sustainability goals. identify what local community support (in-kind, financial etc.) you provide show how you are involved in community awards and accolades. A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.PreviousNextInnovation, Entrepreneurship and ResilienceInnovation, entrepreneurship, and resilience enable businesses to respond to challenges, capitalise on opportunities, adapt quickly, create efficiencies, and lead to long term growth and sustainability. Excellence in business does not necessarily mean being immune to the impact of the business environment, rather it is about the business’ ability to face and recover from adversity and the agility to change and adapt when needed. Did you: demonstrate your innovative practices implemented to drive success show your entrepreneurship in the development of a process or practice to enhance their business growth highlight the challenges your business faced, and measures put in place to be resilient in the changing business environment show your businesses changes and expected long-term impact on operations and overall net benefits discuss any unintended outcomes from the changes – positive and negative. A maximum of 300 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.PreviousNextBusiness Summary Video | Tell us in a nutshell who you are, what your business does and what makes your business Award-winning.Applicants are afforded the opportunity to sell their ‘business excellence’ by highlighting how their business displays and delivers excellence. Did your one-minute video pitch describe: who you are what your business does why you believe you are excellent and an award-winning business. Note: All finalists will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.Preferred Dates & Times for Judges Site Visit(we will do our very best to accommodate your times)PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED JUDGE VISIT TIME SLOT (MIN 2 MAX 4)Please SelectMonday 14 Aug 8 am – 12 pmMonday 14 Aug 1pm – 5 pmTuesday 15 Aug 8 am – 12 pmTuesday 15 Aug 1pm – 5 pmWednesday16 Aug 8 am – 12 pmWednesday 16Aug 1pm – 5 pmThursday 17 Aug 8 am – 12 pmThursday 17 Aug 1pm – 5 pmFriday 18 Aug 8 am – 12 pmFriday 18 Aug 1pm – 5 pmPlease UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Please UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)This link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Document Check ListYesNoUploaded Business Strategy/Plan (3 pages max)Uploaded Business Metrics (3 pages max)Uploaded Video( 480mp / .mp4)Uploaded logo (jpeg, png)Choosen 3 preferred times PreviousNextDECLARATIONName I, have checked the above information to ensure it is within the guidelines provided.Signature Sign Here Enter the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Previous FL Applications BEA 2023 | Future Leader of the Year Application WelcomeOverviewThe Judging ProcessGuidelines & EligibilityApplicant DetailsSubmission RequirementsBusiness DetailsNumber of EmployeesAbout Your Business Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Application | Future Leader of the Year This form is for the FUTURE LEADER OF THE YEAR sponsored by TalentSpring Questions about your application? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE END OF EACH SECTIONPreviousNextOverviewThis award recognises young business leaders who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction, and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young businesspeople. Nominations are sought from individuals who are 35 years and under (at the time of award nomination opening) and who have had significant success in business. The Future Leader of the Year assessment process consists of three parts: written application – 25% of the assessment an interview – 50% of the assessment a one-minute video – 25% of the assessment. PreviousNextThe Judging ProcessJudges may seek further information or clarification from any applicant or referee, at their discretion. This may be in the form of further written information or verbal contact. All interviews will be held at the Toowoomba Chamber office. Note: Judges have been advised that they should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits.PreviousNextApplication Guidelines & Eligibility Applicants must be 35 years and under. Applicants do not have to be a Toowoomba Chamber member. Applicants must have been employed with their current business for 12 months or more or be self-employed. Applicants must live within the Toowoomba Region. Applicants are required to submit a Current Resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted to verify the application. The applicants resume should outline their current and previous employment profile including job role, scope of responsibilities and professional development within the business and any voluntary work. Applications MUST BE completed by the applicant themselves. Third Parties that nominate an individual are highly encouraged to ensure that the Future Leader submits their own application. All applications must be submitted by Monday 24th July 2023 at 9am. Please note – there will be no extensions this year. All applications are judged by a selection of independent judges. All applications are confidential, and all judges sign a deed of confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement. The Future Leader of the Year is not eligible for the overall Focus HR Business of the Year award 2023.PreviousNextAPPLICANTS DETAILSFirst NameLast NamePositionDate of BirthEmailPhone/MobileBusiness AddressStreet Address line 2SuburbPostcodeStateCountrySelect CountryAfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelauBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa)DenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacao S.A.R., ChinaMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalestinian TerritoryPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of the Congo (Brazzaville)ReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (Dutch part)Saint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia/Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom (UK)United States (US)United States (US) Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States (US) Virgin IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVaticanVenezuelaVietnamWallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwePreviousNextREFEREES DETAILS First NameLast NamePhone/MobileEmailPreviousNextSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSA future leader embodies the necessary skills and characteristics required to successfully lead a workforce or team of the future. While setting a vision and executing a strategy is expected from a leader today, achieving these company goals also relies on the ability to motivate, communicate, and inspire a workforce (Think Big, 2023). Did you: submit a current resume (maximum 2 pages) and 1 referee that can be contacted describe what professional and personal success means to you outline your most significant career or personal achievement to date illustrate your five-year plan for yourself make clear the obstacles you have faced as a young business leader and how you have dealt with each of those challenges detail your approach to leadership, diversity and inclusion, and how it influences your actions and activities within the company highlight initiatives that you have developed as a leader in your business, detailing your success describe your leadership style, what makes a good leader and any areas you need to work on in terms of your personal leadership style outline how your leadership positively impacted on resolving a matter in your business, workplace and or community present your contribution, interests and involvement in the community profile how you have contributed to the Toowoomba business community, including the period, amount, nature and level of the contribution articulate why you should be Future Leader of the Year 2023. PreviousNextVideo Application (Submitted in .mp4 format)Applicants are afforded the opportunity to sell themselves by highlighting how they have the characteristics and skills to lead Toowoomba’s future. Did your one-minute video pitch describe: who you are what you do why you believe you are the Future Leader of the Year 2023. Note: All finalist will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner. Preferred Dates & Times for Judges Interview(we will do our very best to accommodate your times)PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED JUDGE VISIT TIME SLOT (MIN 2 MAX 4)Please SelectMonday 14 Aug 8 am – 12 pmMonday 14 Aug 1pm – 5 pmTuesday 15 Aug 8 am – 12 pmTuesday 15 Aug 1pm – 5 pmWednesday16 Aug 8 am – 12 pmWednesday 16Aug 1pm – 5 pmThursday 17 Aug 8 am – 12 pmThursday 17 Aug 1pm – 5 pmFriday 18 Aug 8 am – 12 pmFriday 18 Aug 1pm – 5 pmPlease UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)The link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Uploaded Document Check ListYESNOUploaded Document Titles include Your NamePDF Resume (2 pages max)PDF Submission Document (3 pages max)Video (1 minute maximum)Your Preferred TimesPreviousNextDECLARATIONNameSignature Sign Here Enter the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Previous EOC Applications BEA 2023 | Employer of Choice Application WelcomeOverviewThe Judging ProcessGuidelines & EligibilityApplicant DetailsSubmission RequirementsBusiness DetailsNumber of EmployeesAbout Your BusinessSatisfaction and WellbeingCulture and Employee EngagementPeople DevelopmentPerformance, Recognition and RewardCommitted Leadership and StrategyStrong Employer Brand for AttractionEmployee SurveyBusiness Summary VideoAdditional Attachments Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Application | EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD This form is for the EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARD sponsored by FocusHR Questions about your application? Contact the Chamber. 07 4638 0400 or bea@toowoombachamber.com.au YOUR PROGRESS WILL SAVE ON EXIT AT THE END OF EACH SECTIONPreviousNextOverviewThe assessment breakdown for the Focus HR Business Excellence Award 2023 is as follows: written application | 45% site visit and presentation from the applicant | 45% the 30 second – 1minute video of the business | 10%. The site visit will give you the opportunity to showcase your business. During the site visit, judges will want to see evidence of your strategy, vision, and values coming to life in the applicant’s business. All judges are to visit each applicant together to reduce disruption to the business.PreviousNextThe Judging ProcessJudges will be advised that they should reduce applicant scores who exceed word and video limits length limits. The business is required to nominate key personnel to undertake a short survey as part of the process.PreviousNextApplication Guidelines & EligibilityAll applications MUST be signed and authorised by a Senior Executive of the company or event applying. All applications must be submitted online using this form by Monday 24 July 2023 at 9am. Please note – there will be no extensions this year Businesses entering the Employer of Choice Category will be required to complete the application SPECIFIC to that category. Businesses may enter more than one Category. A separate application will be required per category that the applicant would like to apply for. Note: While applicants can enter more than one category, it is highly recommended that the applicants enter the category where they can demonstrate a competitive edge. All applications MUST be submitted electronically ONLY, including the signed declaration. Without this signature the application will not be accepted. NO USB’s or hand delivered applications will be accepted. All applications are judged by a selection of independent judges. All applications are confidential, and all judges sign a deed of confidentiality and conflict of interest agreement. The Employer of Choice Champion will not be eligible for the overall Focus HR Business of the Year 2023 Award.PreviousNextAPPLICANTS DETAILSBusiness NameFirst NameLast NamePositionEmailPhone/MobileStreet AddressStreet Address line 2SuburbPostcodeStateCountrySelect CountryAfghanistanAland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelauBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Saint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Virgin IslandsBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsColombiaComorosCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa)DenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacao S.A.R., ChinaMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalestinian TerritoryPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRepublic of the Congo (Brazzaville)ReunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Martin (Dutch part)Saint Martin (French part)Saint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia/Sandwich IslandsSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom (UK)United States (US)United States (US) Minor Outlying IslandsUnited States (US) Virgin IslandsUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVaticanVenezuelaVietnamWallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwePreviousNextAPPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSTell Us How You Started Your BusinessChoose OneNEW BUSINESSPURCHASED AN EXISTING BUSINESSESTABLISHED BUSINESSYour Date of CommencementPreviousNext1. Please select one of the below Ownership structure of your business Private/Partnership Company Public Company Not-For-Profit Organisation Community Group Major EventPreviousNext2. Number of Employees (including owner / operator)Full TimePart TimeCasualSub-ContractorPreviousNext3. Describe the nature of your business including history, products, services and key activitiesMaximum 600 words | Exceeding the word limit will receive a reduced score.Type here4. Outline your organisational structure or attach an organisational chart (names not required): Organisational Structure PreviousNextSatisfaction and WellbeingThe organisation consciously focuses on employees’ wellbeing and satisfaction. Businesses that consciously focus on employee’s wellbeing and satisfaction are typically more likely to produce exceptional products and services, have an aligned workforce and be successful. A focus on individuals, programs, processes, and systems can supercharge a workforce productivity. Did you: demonstrate how you focus on staff culture and demonstrate that their work environment promotes the health and wellbeing, motivation and satisfaction of its employees identify any extra benefits or ‘perks’ you provide to your employees outline how you show your employees that they care about them provide evidence through results of staff surveys (or similar) of staff satisfaction, commitment and retention provide evidence of financial investment such as percentage (%) of turnover spent on benefits/wellness and dollars ($) per head spend on benefits/wellness per annum or other relevant metrics) outline creative and innovative ways you are leading the way to promote workforce wellbeing within their specific industry outline how you stand out from other employers and go over and above. Satisfaction and WellbeingPreviousNextCulture and Employee EngagementEmployees speak positively about the organisation, are motivated and feel connected. Employees build the business brand. An employee that speaks positively about the business they work in, is considered motivated and connected. A strong and positive culture can enhance productivity and improve employee and customer experience. Committed employee engagement can lead to innovation, efficiency, and a real sense of employee belonging. Did you: articulate how your people would describe their organisational culture and working environment outline initiatives you use to ensure effective communication with and involvement from their people outline how your business has created a culture that is consistent with its missions, vision and values demonstrate how you measure the level of employee engagement and how you share statistics and information with their team describe how your initiatives have made a real impact on their organisation and resulted in tangible results for your organisation outline challenges you faced and described your learnings. Culture and Employee EngagementPreviousNextPeople DevelopmentEmployees are encouraged and supported to grow and progress. People are the central component of all businesses. Employers that encourage and support employees to grow, and progress is an essential component of being an Employer of Choice. How businesses manage this important resource and the initiatives they put in place to ensure the development and professional progression of their staff is a critical component of excellence in business. Did you: outline your employee training and development and growth initiatives detail your policies or practices (formal or informal) that you have in place for career progression provide evidence of financial investment such as percentage (%) of turnover spent on employee development and dollar ($) per head spend on employee development or describe their professional development program for staff and leaders describe how your people initiatives improve productivity and commitment and support employees to achieve high performance and reach their full potential. outline how you engage employees in their own learning and development. People DevelopmentPreviousNextPerformance, Recognition and RewardEmployees understand the organisation’s goals, and the impact of their personal contribution is positively reinforced. Employees need to understand the organisation’s goals and the impact of their personal contribution positively reinforced. Businesses with excellent recognition and reward programs demonstrate increased productivity and higher levels of employee engagement and conversation.  It typically decreases employee turnover, results in enhanced employee satisfaction and an enjoyable and engaging work environment. Did you: demonstrate how your employee performance reviews/appraisals support employees achieve high performance articulate your approach to providing feedback to their people, for example when, how, and why identify how you approach performance improvement and the impact of this show how you effectively remunerate, reward, and recognise their employees’ efforts.  Performance, Recognition and RewardPreviousNextCommitted Leadership and StrategyLeaders connect employees with the organisation’s vision and strategy in a meaningful way. Leaders connect in a meaningful way, with employees, with their business vision and with their business strategy. Only committed connection brings employees and strategy.  Did you: describe your approach to people management aligned to your organisation’s strategic objectives describe how your senior leaders demonstrate organisational culture, values, objectives and expectations through effective leadership behaviour outline how you go about developing leaders in their business articulate how you get employees on board with their strategic direction of the organisation describe your practices to maximise employee engagement and communication within their organisation. Committed Leadership and StrategyPreviousNextStrong Employer Brand for AttractionThe organisation enjoys a strong supply of qualified and quality talent needed to achieve business goals. A business needs a strong supply of qualified and quality talent to achieve business goals. Employee attraction and retention can help businesses maintain a competitive advantage of like companies. The ability to attract and retain staff has been demonstrated as a key tool in business growth and success.Did you: outline techniques you use to attract and retain talent? demonstrate how you actively promote their employee value proposition, that is, promoting why they are great to work for describe how you have increased your ability to attract quality people in their field. Strong Employer Brand for AttractionPreviousNextEmployee SurveyA part of the process of being judged as an Employer of Choice is allowing a survey to be completed of your employees. Please attach a list of employee details including: unique identifier (this may be employee number, initials, or full name); and unique email address or mobile phone number where the survey can be sent to. Please note: the survey is not compulsory, however will contribute to the overall scoring allocated by the judges in each of the above 6 sections. Submissions without an employee survey will not be able to attain the highest overall grading in each of the sections. The link to your employees will be submitted within 3 working days of your application being submitted to the Toowoomba Chamber. Please notify your staff of what the link is about so that it does not go to spam and they understand the purpose of the link and their involvement. Employees will have 3 working days to complete the easy online survey.Employee 1 Employee 2 Employee 3Phone/MobilePhone/MobilePhone/MobileEmailEmailEmailPreviousNextBusiness Summary VideoApplicants are afforded the opportunity to sell their ‘business excellence’ by highlighting how their business displays and delivers excellence. Did your one-minute video pitch describe: who you are what your business does why you believe you are excellent and an award-winning business. Note: All finalists will be offered the opportunity to complete a new video for the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards 2023 Gala Awards Dinner.Preferred Dates & Times for Judges Site Visit(we will do our very best to accommodate your times)PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED JUDGE VISIT TIME SLOT (MIN 2 MAX 4)Please SelectMonday 14 Aug 8 am – 12 pmMonday 14 Aug 1pm – 5 pmTuesday 15 Aug 8 am – 12 pmTuesday 15 Aug 1pm – 5 pmWednesday16 Aug 8 am – 12 pmWednesday 16Aug 1pm – 5 pmThursday 17 Aug 8 am – 12 pmThursday 17 Aug 1pm – 5 pmFriday 18 Aug 8 am – 12 pmFriday 18 Aug 1pm – 5 pmPlease UPLOAD ALL your supporting documents here (see checklist below)The link will open in a new window UPLOAD YOUR FILES HERE Uploaded Document Check List YESNOUploaded Document Titles include Your Business NameOrganisational Chart PDFPDF Supporting Documents Satisfaction & WellbeingLogo (png or Jpeg)Chosen 3 preferred timesPreviousNextDECLARATIONNameSignature Sign Here Enter the Focus HR Business Excellence Awards Previous