The Inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards
Australia’s beloved tradies are set to battle it out for recognition as the best of the best at the inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, to be held at Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith in Sydney on Friday 22nd of September 2023.
As Australia’s only dedicated awards for Trades, the aim of the awards is to support and celebrate the vital contribution that trade business owners make to the local community, in service and in generating employment for millions of Australians, as well as their commitment to the Australian economy.
From plumbers to pest control, and carpenters to concreters, there are 44 industry categories that trade businesses can be nominated in, as well as individual awards for Apprentice Champion, Trades Entrepreneur, Trades Champion Leader and the Champion Tradie.
Awards Founder and Managing Director, Steve Loe says, it’s about giving Australia’s tradies the recognition they deserve.
“Tradies are the backbone of Australian society and an integral part of the small business sector. A third of Australia’s workforce are in a trade and the Awards gives them the opportunity to be publicly acknowledged for their hard work and service.” he said,
“A trades career can often mean early starts, long days and exhausting manual labour. It’s a very physically taxing career and those who perform to a high standard deserve to be recognised for their contribution to the community and exceptional customer service”, continued Loe.
Businesses will be assessed on a criteria including customer service, quality of products, staff training initiatives, environmental sustainability and contribution to the community, by 30 judges representing a variety of trade industries.
Eligible businesses must be based in Australia, suit a listed category be a Trade Retail or Service Business with 40 employees or less* or a Trade Manufacturing Business with 100 employees or less*
Entries are open now, closing on the 27th July, with finalists set to be announced on the 16th August.
For more information head to www.tradesbusinesschampions.com.au
Full list of categories;
Air Conditioning
Arborist
Architect
Automotive Mechanical
Automotive Services
Automotive Smash Repairs
Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation
Bricklayer
Builders
Carpentry
Carpet and Flooring Layer
Commercial Cleaning
Concreter
Data Technician
Electrical
Engineering
Fencing
Fitter and Turner
Gardener
Glazier
Home and Garden Improvement
Landscaper
Lighting Consultant
Locksmith
Manufacturing
Mechanical Repairs
Metal Fabrication
New Business
Pest Control
Painter
Plasterer
Plumber
Printer
Removalist
Roofer
Signwriter
Surveyor
Solar
Sole Operator
Stone Mason
Tiler
Trade Retail
Trade Services
Wholesaler
* Eligibility is based on the number of equivalent full-time positions within the business. (80 staff who work half a week each, is equal to 40 full-time positions)
