By John Redmond
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea) is launching The AustCham Year of Friendship Australian Business Awards 2011 aiming to recognize the significant achievements and contributions made by Australian and Korean companies involved in bilateral business activities.
Australia and Korea have designated 2011 as the official “Year of Friendship” in recognition of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
2011’s business awards aim to continue highlighting the strength of the growing links between the two nations by recognizing enterprises that have displayed outstanding achievement and acknowledging them publicly in a Business Awards Gala Dinner event.
During the gala dinner, companies will be cited under three award categories; Best Small to Medium Enterprise (SME), Best Services Company and Trade Excellence. In addition, AustCham Korea will present special awards to two companies who have exhibited long-term commitment and excellence to growing Australia and Korea Business. The two companies will be chosen as being synonymous with success in trade and investment between Australia and Korea.
Semifinalists and award winners will gain significant recognition and have the opportunity to elevate the profile of their businesses through PR and press coverage opportunities.
Applications are invited from Korean firms and organizations with strong business links to Australia and Australian firms and organizations with strong business links to Korea.
Applicants do not need to be members of AustCham and should not be government agencies.
The Best SME award will recognize achievements made by a small- medium- or micro-enterprise as defined by the Korean Small and Medium Business Administration under Article 2 of the Framework Act on SMEs.
The Investment of the Year Award will recognize outstanding investment by a Korean organization in Australia, or an Australian organization in Korea.
Applications will be judged on size, innovation and broader economic impact.
The Best Services Company will be one which provides professional services including, but not limited to, legal services, business consultancy, engineering, education, finance, accounting and business facilitation.
The Trade Excellence award recipient will need to have achieved significant sales through the imports or exports of products or services, or successfully launched a new product in its export market in Korea and/or Australia.
Applications must reach AustCham Korea’s office by the close of business on Sept. 02.
The AustCham's Year of Friendship 2011Australian Business Awards Gala Dinner will be held from 6.30 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Ballroom.
It is a black tie event including a tantalizing four course menu with Australian influences, quality Australian wine and lively entertainment.
All are welcomed to attend the AustCham Australian Business Awards Gala dinner.
For more information contact Mr. Rod Rothwell, executive director of AustCham email exec@austchamkorea.org or visit the website www.austchamkorea.org