Business awards reach dizzzy heights

THE Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards has hit new heights this year when the annual honours were officially launched on top of Q1 yesterday (Monday 2nd April).

Committee president Ian Cousins said the awards were now considered the Gold Coast’s most comprehensive and prestigious business honours and were growing from strength to strength.

“It is amazing when you look back at the past winners of our awards and you see how the quality of the businesses that have been involved,’’ said Mr Cousins.

“Past winners have included the likes of Gold Coast companies such as Riviera, Digga, Superior Jetties and last year’s ultimate winners PWR.

“All of these companies have become major exporters in the Gold Coast region and continue to help lift the profile of the Gold Coast as a serious business centre in Australia.”

A crowd of 70 of the Gold Coast’s business leaders were on hand as Mr Cousins urged more businesses to get involved in the 2012 awards.

“The one thing that all our awards winners say to us is how much they have benefited from taking part in the event,’’ said Mr Cousins.

“It doesn’t matter whether they simply win a monthly award or a major annual honour, they all say they the recognition and satisfaction they receive is amazing.

“And that does not include the marketing opportunities that arise from winning one of these awards.”

The organisers are now calling for entries for the May awards with entries due on May 1.

All the monthly winners from 2012 will eligible for the annual awards which will be presented at the Black Tie Gala Presentation on November 24.

As always these Awards would not be possible without the generosity of the sponsors.

Sponsors include Gold Coast City Council, Suncorp Bank, , AusIndustry , MSL - Michael Sing Lawyers, Griffith University, Digga Australia, Regional Development Australia and Gold Coast Airport.

And our major supporters are SMART Advertising, Consulting Hall, Surfers Inkspot, Jupiters Gold Coast, Regina King Photography, Staging Connections, Bond University, Global Gift Sourcing & KPMG.

The awards’ media sponsors include the Gold Coast Bulletin, NBN Television, 92.5 Gold FM & 90.9 Sea FM.