Category Definitions
Sustainability: This award recognises a business or organisation that has introduced products, services, strategies, or initiatives that are helping to reduce the organisation's impacts on the environment and improve its long term sustainability.
ACC Employer of the Year: This recognises an employer or management team whose innovative leadership and approach to a safe and supportive workplace and exceptional people practices and culture has contributed to the business’ outstanding success.
Rising Star: This award aims to recognise a newcomer to our region’s business community that is making waves and promising to be in the market for the long term. Entrants may come from any sector and be of any size but must demonstrate innovation, dedication, professionalism, and drive. Open to all businesses that have been operational for less than 5 years and have been successful in identifying a market gap to launch a new business.