Applications close on Monday 10th February 2025.

You can view a copy of the Application Guide here.

The Awards Night will be held on Saturday 22nd February 2025, 6pm for a 6:30pm start at Club Warwick RSL.

Book tickets to the Awards Night via the WCoC Website here.

Award Categories
Applicants may apply for up to 3 categories, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each category.

All nominations will be considered for:

Small Business of the Year (less than 20 employees)
New Business of the Year (trading less than 2 years)
Business of the Year (open to all category winners)

People's Choice will be voted on by the Public

To complete the Application Questions with ease, we suggest you read through the Application Guide here to ensure you are prepared for the responses and have everything you need.

Note: Maximum of 300 words/question.

As per the application guidelines, the 60-second video and optional supporting documentation play a critical role in showcasing your business beyond written responses. The video provides an opportunity to personally present your business’s story, values, and achievements, while the supporting documentation helps strengthen your application with visual and strategic evidence of excellence.

Your video counts for 30% of the judging.

Video Submission

Create a 60-second (maximum length) video that highlights:

• Who you are.
• What your business does.
• Why you believe your business exemplifies excellence and deserves an award.

Check out the Warwick Chamber of Commerce Instagram and Facebook Pages to see an example of an Application Video.

Supporting Documentation (optional)

Applicants are encouraged to attach the following documents to strengthen their application:

• A summary of your business or strategic plan (max 2 pages).
• Customer testimonials or references.
• Photos or videos showcasing your business, team, or products/services.

Your Supporting Documentation counts for 10% of the Judging.

Weighting

The judging criteria for the application are as follows:

• Written Reponses: 60%
• Video Submission: 30%
• Additional Supporting Evidence (eg. photos, plans): 10%

Judging Process

All applications will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 judges allocated to each award category. Judges are carefully selected to ensure impartiality, expertise, and fairness in the evaluation process.

To maintain the integrity of the awards:

• Judges are required to sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure all applications remain private.
• Judges must declare any conflicts of interest and will be excluded from assessing any category or applicant where such conflicts exist.
• Scores and feedback will be based on the provided criteria, and decisions will be made collectively by the panel.

Invoicing for Non-Member Applications

An invoice will be issued upon receipt of this form if you have indicated you are NOT a member of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce or would like to become a NEW member.
Note: Payment is required within 7 days of receipt of invoice.

Thank you for taking the time to complete your application and share your business journey with us. Your dedication and achievements contribute to the strength and vibrancy of Warwick’s business community. 

Key Dates

Applications Open: 13th January, 2025

Peoples Choice Voting Opens: 27th January, 2025

Applications and Voting Close: 10th February, 2025

Finalists Announced: 15th February, 2025

Event Night: 22nd February, 2025

We are excited to celebrate your hard work and innovation at the Business Excellence Awards. Best of luck, and we look forward to seeing you at the event!