Thursday 8 June 2023

The Glasshouse, Artarmon

It’s time to get ready for THE Sustainable Business Awards on the North Shore! NOTE due to an unforeseen clash, the DATE HAS CHANGED! It is now one week earlier on 8 JUNE.

If you are a sustainably minded business operating in the BBP Program Area of Ku-ring-gai, North Sydney or Willoughby City, you are invited to apply to be a finalist in the Better Business Awards.

Finalist Submission Form

Award Categories*

*Not all categories listed may be used in the Awards, dependent on finalist numbers

Childcare and Early Learning

Childcare centres, early learning and early childhood education

Food Services

Includes cafes, take-away outlets, restaurants and catering business serving fresh food

Light Industrial and Manufacturing

Trades, industrial, manufacturing

Office Based Professional

Office based (including home-based) professional services

Social Enterprise Community

Includes businesses , community and not-for-profit groups

Shopping Centres, Villages and Markets

Shopping centres, villages, commercial centres, farmers and outdoor markets, specialist markets

Retail Product

Product based business, both in store and online only

Retail Services

Includes personal services provided directly to consumers

Pubs, Clubs, Leisure and Fitness

Includes, bars, venues, function centres, gyms, music and dance schools, yoga and personal trainers

NOMINATE YOUR BUSINESS NOW

Start your submission to be a finalist in the Sustainable Business Awards today

SUBMISSIONS CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 14 APRIL

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Business must be operating within one of BBP’s partner council areas:

Ku-ring-gai, North Sydney and Willoughby City.

2. Finalists must have a current accreditation with BBP by 30 May 2023*

*Businesses who submit and are accepted as finalists may be accredited by a BBP program manager and have a valid BBP Accreditation certificate by 30 May 2023

Contact BBP for more information

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. Sustainable Philosophy (15/100)

How does the business embed sustainability within the business? Does the business (organisation or individual owner as may be the case) have a sustainable philosophy and mindset? Include here any 3rd party accreditations or certification

2. Sustainable Achievements (60/100)

What sustainable initiatives or achievements has the business implemented that you are proud of? The initiative may be a special project implemented in the business, or the achievement of what the business does itself.

Initiatives might fall into one or more of these categories, which are provided for illustration only

Waste Diversion       Emissions reduction
Circular Economy       Renewable Energy
Single use plastic avoidance   Social or community impact

Challenges and Measurement – What challenges did you overcome in implementing this initiative? Can you report on any measurable results from the initiative: reduction in energy (KWT), water (KLtr) waste Kgs diverted from landfill

3. Influencing others (20/100)

In what ways does the business try to influence others – customers, staff, and the broader community – to adopt sustainable ways? What impact does your business have on its stakeholders? Does the organisation have any opportunity to cross pollinate what is achieved in one site to other sites or other businesses / franchisees? Is it leveraging any potential to transform at an industry level?

4. Future Plans (5/100)

What has the business indicated it will do in the near to medium term future? Is there scope to undertake these plans? Please detail any concrete plans and proof of initial steps to bring future plans to fruition.

Click here for Finalist Submission Form

BETTER BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS 2021!

The Better Business Awards were last held in June 2021, celebrating the local businesses who exemplify sustainability in their respective industries across the Ku-ring-gai, North Sydney and Willoughby City Council areas.

BETTER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2021

SESSIONS HAIRDRESSING

North Sydney Mayor, Jilly Gibson presented the 2021 Better Business of the Year Award to Sessions Hairdressing – a boutique sustainable hair salon owned by Nicole Inskip. “Nicole is a leader in sustainability, not only locally but within her industry. It was inspiring to hear that her business, Sessions Hairdressing, is the first in Australia to be BCorp certified. I congratulate Nicole and her team for their wonderful achievements.”

THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

THE UNIFORM EXCHANGE

The People’s Choice Award as voted by the public was given to The Uniform Exchange – a second hand uniform shop based in Pymble whose goal is to ensure no uniform or text book ends up in landfill. The public got behind their favourite businesses with over 1700 votes in total placed.