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Rydges Bell City Hotel Ballroom
205 Bell Street Preston 3072

Enter main car park off Hotham Street

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About NBAA

Background
The NBAA Awards are a partnership of industry, education, local and state government and decision makers across Melbourne’s north and essential events for those seeking to do business in the region. They recognise the business achievements of SMEs and encourage business excellence, growth and competitiveness.

Geographically, the NBAA Awards encompasses the LGAs of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Moreland, Nillumbik, Whittlesea and Yarra.

Melbourne’s north currently has a population of over 900,000 people and is expected to grow by over 400,000 people over the next 20 years. Melbourne’s north comprises over 69,000 businesses and is a major contributor to State GDP.

NBAA Vision
To  provide a high profile forum to enable business networking and the recognition of achievement.

The NBAA:

• provide a forum for excellence and professionalism
• recognise and reward outstanding achievement
• support and encourage businesses to share strategies that will lead to growth opportunities for other businesses in the region
• present case studies that explain how to identify and overcome business weaknesses and achieve improved competitiveness
• create a more cohesive and connected business community
• Improve competitiveness, innovation, exports and productivity
• recognise the talents of individuals in business
• motivate business to address weaknesses and create opportunities

Why the awards have been established
The Awards will identify cutting edge businesses; leaders in their fields and award winning businesses that have made a major contribution to the economy; to community and the development of employment skills for the next generation.

NBAA Award Categories 2011

Business of the Year Award
sponsored by the Department of Business and Innovation

Customer Service Award
sponsored by the Victorian Freight and Logistics Council

Export Award

Human Resources Award
sponsored by Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers

Industry Education Engagement Award
sponsored by Northern Melbourne RDA

Innovation and Enterprise Award
sponsored by AusIndustry

Sustainability and Environment Award
sponsored by Sustainability Victoria

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