As Canberra Business Council begins its preparations for the launch of the 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Awards Program on 27 April 2010 it is timely for ACT and surrounding region businesses to start thinking about their current export activities.
As General Manager of Recruitment Systems, an ICT software company based in Canberra I have always seen real value in the recognition and profile that awards programs such as the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards offer local exporting businesses.
Given the importance of exporting to the Australian economy, the objective of the Awards program is primarily showcase the ACT and Region’s top exporters. For Recruitment Systems, the Awards play an important role in increasing our profile and credibility overseas, particularly in the more than ten overseas markets we do business in.
For 2009 ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Sentinel, an environmental monitoring solutions firm, it has been a long and challenging road to exporting success. Last year was an extremely successful year for Sentinel. In addition to receiving the coveted ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award, Sentinel placed 28th in BRW’s Fast 100 Companies for 2009.
“Through entering the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards we are able to track our firm’s development and reemphasise our credentials as a robust, financially sound and well managed small to medium enterprise” says Rod Sandison, Managing Director, Sentinel.
In addition to tracking its progress, Sentinel has found the Awards Program delivers the recognition for its staff and that extra bit of motivation required to continue expanding into new markets. “Winning the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award and advancing as a National Finalist to the Australian Export Awards sends a clear message to our customers that we are serious about our business and that we will be there for the long term no matter what our size” says Rod Sandison.
I would strongly urge ACT & Surrounding Region exporters to consider entering the Awards. The process in itself provides the opportunity for reflection of your business processes. In Sentinel’s case, the Award has brought recognition for their staff and that extra motivation effort required to continue to demonstrate excellence in entering and succeeding in new markets.
Applications open in late April and will close in late July 2010. The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards Presentation Luncheon will be held on 8 September 2010. If you are interested in learning more about the Awards Program and eligibility criteria please email michael.cliff@cliffassoc.com.au or cathy.atkins@optusnet.com.au.
The 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are managed and presented by Canberra Business Council on the behalf of the ACT Government.
Launch of the 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards Program
As Canberra Business Council begins its preparations for the launch of the 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Awards Program on 27 April 2010 it is timely for ACT and surrounding region businesses to start thinking about their current export activities.
As General Manager of Recruitment Systems, an ICT software company based in Canberra I have always seen real value in the recognition and profile that awards programs such as the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards offer local exporting businesses.
Given the importance of exporting to the Australian economy, the objective of the Awards program is primarily showcase the ACT and Region’s top exporters. For Recruitment Systems, the Awards play an important role in increasing our profile and credibility overseas, particularly in the more than ten overseas markets we do business in.
For 2009 ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Sentinel, an environmental monitoring solutions firm, it has been a long and challenging road to exporting success. Last year was an extremely successful year for Sentinel. In addition to receiving the coveted ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award, Sentinel placed 28th in BRW’s Fast 100 Companies for 2009.
“Through entering the ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards we are able to track our firm’s development and reemphasise our credentials as a robust, financially sound and well managed small to medium enterprise” says Rod Sandison, Managing Director, Sentinel.
In addition to tracking its progress, Sentinel has found the Awards Program delivers the recognition for its staff and that extra bit of motivation required to continue expanding into new markets. “Winning the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award and advancing as a National Finalist to the Australian Export Awards sends a clear message to our customers that we are serious about our business and that we will be there for the long term no matter what our size” says Rod Sandison.
I would strongly urge ACT & Surrounding Region exporters to consider entering the Awards. The process in itself provides the opportunity for reflection of your business processes. In Sentinel’s case, the Award has brought recognition for their staff and that extra motivation effort required to continue to demonstrate excellence in entering and succeeding in new markets.
Applications open in late April and will close in late July 2010. The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards Presentation Luncheon will be held on 8 September 2010. If you are interested in learning more about the Awards Program and eligibility criteria please email michael.cliff@cliffassoc.com.au or cathy.atkins@optusnet.com.au.
The 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are managed and presented by Canberra Business Council on the behalf of the ACT Government.