Sydney Hills Disability Inclusion Award

The Disability Inclusion Award recognises businesses within the Hills who serve the whole community and aim to accommodate everyone’s needs regardless of their abilities.

One in five Australians has some kind of disability, so making your business accessible and inclusive is good for business and for the community.

Other customers that benefit from improved access include older people, families with young children, and local and overseas visitors.

Benefits for winners & finalists

Trophy and certificates for display
Mayoral recognition for Winners and Finalists via Council’s media channels.
Invitation to the Sydney Hills Local Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening

Eligibility

This award is open to businesses and non-profit organisations that:

Are small businesses (having an annual turnover of less than $10 million)
Operate within the Hills Shire Local Government Area
Are not primarily a disability service provider.

Judging

Nominations will be assessed on the information submitted. Businesses may be contacted for further information by the judging panel from within Precedent Productions.

Award

The Disability Inclusion Award Winner and Finalists will be announced at the 2026 Sydney Hills Local Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening at Castle Hill RSL Club on Wednesday 6th May 2026.

Nominations

Anyone can nominate a business for the Disability Inclusion Award, including customers, community members, businesses owners and staff. Self-nominations are also welcome.

For further information, please contact Precedent
Productions on 8363 3333 or alana@precedent.net

NOMINATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 25TH MARCH 2026.

Business Name

Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Describe how the business is inclusive and accessible in its physical environment.

Consider physical access to the premises, toilets, parking, equipment, large print or easy read documents, lighting, physical spaces, signage and wayfinding.

Describe how the business is inclusive and accessible in its policies and procedures.

Consider employment of people with disability, disability awareness training, whether bookings and appointments can be done online, how customers can ask for assistance and whether products or services can be adapted for different needs.

Describe if the business has made any digital adjustments to improve accessibility.

Consider options such as online booking, shopping, click and collect delivery, tele-practice (consultations via phone or online), online training courses, etc.

Describe in your own words why the business deserves to win the Disability Inclusion Award.