Vic Park Business Awards
2024 Vic Park Business Awards Gala
The Vic Park Business Awards are back for 2024 and Award sponsorship is now open! Businesses can gain further exposure during the 2024 Vic Park Business Awards by sponsoring an award category.
By sponsoring an award, you get exclusive naming rights to that award, along with several other benefits.
To sponsor an award please read and fill out the Sponsorship Package available here.
All sponsorship packs are to be emailed to business@vicpark.wa.gov.au by 5pm on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
Download Sponsorship Package
2023 Vic Park Business Awards Gala
Congratulations to all the winners at the 2023 Vic Park Business Awards! Thank you to the sponsors, applicants and business community members that made the Vic Park Business Gala a memorable night.
The 2023 Vic Park Business Awards are proudly supported by
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Vic Park Business Award Winners
2019
Business of the Year
Archer St Physiotherapy
Best New Business
Nido Early School
Excellence in Marketing
BOLT Health and Fitness
Community Connection Award
Archer St Physiotherapy
Excellence in Access and Inclusion
Crown Perth - CROWNability program
Digital Innovation Award
Triumph Business Systems
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality
Sage Café
People’s Choice
Stanco Brass Hardware
2020
Business of the Year Award, sponsored by 360 Degree Recruitment
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Best New Business Award, sponsored by Liberty
Next Practice GP
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality, sponsored by Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Social Manna
Community Connection Award, sponsored by Hawaiian
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Digital Innovation Award, sponsored by Park Dental Centre
Galactic Co-operative
Excellence in Marketing Award, sponsored by Acton Victoria Park
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Excellence in Access and Inclusion Award, sponsored by PeopleSmart
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Baston and Co. Property
Social Manna
2021
Business of the Year Award, sponsored by ACTON Victoria Park
Holyoake
Best New Business Award, sponsored by Archer Street Physiotherapy Centre
St James Supply Co.
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality, sponsored by NAJA Business Consulting Services
Social Manna
Community Connection Award, sponsored by Empire Estate Agents
Urban Revolution Australia
Digital Innovation Award, sponsored by Galactic Cooperative
No nominations received
Excellence in Marketing Award, sponsored by Sedap Place
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Excellence in Access and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Triumph ERP Software
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Resilience Award, sponsored by Charlesworth Ballet Institute
Social Manna
People’s Choice Award, sponsored by BOLT Fitness
Social Manna
2022
Business of the Year, sponsored by BOLT Fitness
Up Close and Local Tours
Best New Business, sponsored by Triumph ERP Software
Kings Gymnastics Pty Ltd
Excellence in Marketing, sponsored by Cohesion Co
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality, sponsored by Archer Street Physiotherapy Centre
Up Close and Local Tours
Excellence in Access and Inclusion, Sponsored by West Coast Health & High Performance Physio
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Community Connection Award, sponsored by SwanCare
Urban Revolution
Excellence in Adaptability, sponsored by Total Digital Solutions
GreenBunch
People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Perth Legal Collective
Social Manna
2023
Business of the Year, Sponsored by Perth Legal Collective
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Best New Business, sponsored by PDC Health Hub
Jack of All Fades
Excellence in Marketing, sponsored by Total Digital Solutions
Up Close and Local Tours
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality, sponsored by Archer Street Physiotherapy Centre
Up Close and Local Tours
Excellence in Professional Service, sponsored by Triumph ERP Software
Archer St Physiotherapy Centre
Excellence in Access and Inclusion, sponsored by Maxima
The ParQ Bar
Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Holyoake
Naja Business Consulting Services
Community Connection Award, sponsored by SwanCare
Social Manna
People's Choice Award, sponsored by Rotary Club of Victoria Park
Social Manna
Business Hall of Fame Inductees
2023 Application Information
Business of the Year
Celebrating a business that has excelled in the past year, demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovative thinking and that has contributed to the Vic Park community.
Excellence in Innovation
This award recognises businesses who have innovated or adapted to market changes, adopting new types of business models or technology to deliver quality products or services.
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality
Awarded to a business in the tourism and hospitality industries that has made an overall contribution to both the local and/or wider tourism industry.
Excellence in Access and Inclusion
A celebration of a business which has been inclusive in their employment practices and/or has focused on making their business accessible to all individuals.
Excellence in Marketing
Recognising a local business with demonstrated excellence in marketing through an innovative or unique campaign or marketing plan. (Please note, this award is not open to marketing professionals).
Community Connection Award
Presented to a business which is community minded and has contributed to the community to benefit others.
Best New Business
Presented to a successful business that has opened up in the last 18 months.
People’s Choice
The winner of this award is voted for by the Vic Park community. All businesses who submit an application will be in the running for the People’s Choice Award.
Excellence in Professional Service
This category is open to organisations that deliver exceptional professional services and business development. It is open to service providers in all sectors, for example health, financial, property, legal, engineering, planning, creative, surveying, events, learning etc.
Application process
- Read this application information very carefully as it includes important information about the judging process, eligibility and award categories. You can also download this information in the 2023 Business Awards Application Pack.
- To apply for an award, fill out the online application form below or visit the Town of Victoria Park administration building for a hard copy.
Town of Victoria Park
Administration Building
99 Shepperton Road,
Victoria Park 6100
- All businesses who submit an application form for an award are automatically eligible for the Business of the Year Award. The application graded with the highest weighted score by Judges will be awarded Business of the Year, so if you would like to participate in this category, make sure you fill out a form for any of the other award categories.
- When filling out the form, make sure you answer all questions and stick to the word count. To apply for multiple awards, fill out and submit separate forms.
- Make sure to submit a high-resolution copy of your business logo with your application.
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
- All applications will be judged by a panel, with finalists announced in the lead up to the Business Awards Ceremony.
- The winner of each category will be announced at the awards ceremony.
Benefits of entering
By entering the Vic Park Business Awards, you get the opportunity to:
- Gain recognition for your achievements at a local level.
- Showcase your business to the wider community, raising its profile
and reputation.
- Promote yourself as a business leader if you are an award winner.
Eligibility and conditions of entry
- Businesses applying for an award must be located within the Town of Victoria Park local government area.
- Businesses applying for an award must have been in operation for longer than 6 months.
- Businesses applying for an award must be registered with the ATO as a business and hold a current ABN. Not-for-profits are not eligible to apply.
- For Hall of Fame, the nominated business must have operated the business within the Town of Victoria Park for 15 years or more.
- Business applying for an award are to the best of their knowledge solvent.
- Awards presented will be to the business or person named on the application form.
- No alterations to applications will be permitted after the date of submission, although submissions may be withdrawn prior to the announcement of the winners.
- Your privacy is protected and all entries are regarded as confidential.
- Entries must be submitted through the online form below or handed into the Town of Victoria Park administration building. All required questions must be answered and be of the correct word limit to be eligible.
- Finalists may be announced prior to the Business Awards Ceremony. Winners will be announced on the night.
- The judging panel reserves the right to ask further questions of applicants or businesses if details need to be clarified.
- Businesses that have won an award category for three (3) consecutive years will be ineligible to enter that category for a 2-year period. They are however, eligible to enter a different category or categories.
- Applicants must not lobby, seek to influence or canvass the decision-making of elected members, employees or judges in relation to their applications.
Assessment criteria and weightings
|
Application question assessment criteria |
Question weighting |
1. |
Did the business provide a general overview of what they do, including a brief history and summary of their current operations? |
10% |
2. |
Did the business describe their products and/or services (including considering what makes their business unique and sets them apart from their competitors)? |
15% |
3. |
Did the business provide an overview of their financial performance over the past 12 months, including how they monitor performance? Businesses that have been open for shorter than 12 months should demonstrate how the financial performance of their business has grown since they opened. |
15% |
4. |
Did the business describe their goals for the next 2 years? Did they include details of their business plan or strategic plan (businesses were asked to supply this if they had it), and how they plan to achieve these goals? |
20% |
5. |
Did the business describe their target customer, how they market to them and how they measure the effectiveness of these activities? |
10% |
Category question. |
Did the business provide details that answered their chosen category question? |
30% |
Judging process
- All submitted applications will be judged by a panel of experts.
- Each entry is judged individually by each panel member. Each entry will be given a weighted score, with each judge's score being added together to give an overall score for the application.
- Judging will happen through an online portal. A follow up meeting will be had with the judging panel to finalise the winners.
- A commendation may be awarded for an award category where the difference between the top two weighted scores is 0.1 or less.
- Judges reserve the right to award joint winners or no winners of a category.
- Finalists may be announced once judging is complete. Winners will be announced on the night of the awards ceremony.
- The entry with the greatest weighted score will be awarded Business of the Year.
Application tips
- Answer the question - read the questions carefully and ensure your answers are direct and clear
- Consult the assessment criteria at the end of this pack
- Demonstrate a clear business plan and strategic direction
- Demonstrate measurable goals and outcomes
- Demonstrate passion and care for your local community
- Demonstrate knowledge of your target market and industry
FAQs
If I win an award, do I have to be in attendance at the ceremony to accept it?
No. If you win, you don’t have to be at the awards ceremony to accept the award. However, given there is likely to be a photographer and media at the event, we strongly suggest that you attend to maximise the media coverage for your business.
What kind of information do I need to put in my answers?
Entries will be judged based on the quality of your answers. If the question has more than one part to it, try to answer all the parts. Use specific examples to substantiate your answer if possible.