Friday,3 June 2016

Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre

6:00pm

2016 Hurstville excellence in Business AwArdsThe 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards recognise and celebrate the efforts made by small to medium businesses in the Hurstville local government area. The Awards are designed to promote core business values such as customer service and also recognise achievement in specific industry categories.

The categories include: � Excellence in Hospitality Services � Excellence in Retail � Excellence in Professional Services � Excellence in Health, Fitness and Medical Services � Excellence in Education and Child Services � Excellence in Accessibility � Excellence in Customer Service � Excellence in Marketing and Promotions � Excellence in New Business (under 12 months) � Excellence in Community Contribution � Hurstville City Council Business of the Year � Business Person of the Year

Entries for the Awards close on Friday, 6 May 2016 and the winners of each category will be announced at a special Awards Dinner to be held in the Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville on Friday, 3 June 2016 from 6:00pm.

wHy sHould your orgAnisAtion sponsor tHe 2016 Hurstville excellence in Business AwArds?The Awards give sponsors maximum benefits for minimal cost and present major sponsors with an opportunity to advertise their brand to other businesses in the Hurstville local government area. Sponsors have their company logo printed on advertisements promoting the Awards and receive complimentary tickets to the Awards Dinner where they can network with other businesses.

There is also an opportunity to present an award on stage, be acknowledged by the MC and have your company logo displayed on a Powerpoint presentation as well as on the official program.

MediA coverAgeThe 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards will receive the following media coverage:

� St George and Sutherland Shire Leader - St George Edition 4 x colour promotional advertisements (one-quarter page) 1 x two page spread (post-event) featuring photographs of all award winners and finalists and sponsors’ logos

� Australian New Express Daily 2 x promotional advertisements (one-quarter page)

� The Sing Tao Daily 2 x promotional advertisements (one-quarter page)

� Australian Chinese Daily 2 x promotional advertisements (one-quarter page)

� Hurstville City News 1 x editorial (half page)

For full entitlements to sponsorship benefits, confirmation of sponsorship must be received no later than Friday, 22 April 2016. After this date offers of sponsorship will be accepted, however not all benefits will apply.

sponsorsHip pAckAges Sponsorship can be in the form of a cash donation or in kind.

Platinum - $5,500 (GST Inclusive) - One package available � Sole Major Sponsor for the Awards � Your organisation’s name included in all verbal and written promotion of the event. This means the phrase “Sponsored

by (your organisation’s name)” will appear in all advertising, media releases, banners, speeches and official programs. � Acknowledgement of your organisation as a Platinum sponsor in Hurstville City Council’s newsletter, Hurstville City

News, which is distributed to 30,000 residents and businesses in the Hurstville local government area. � Logo on all advertisements and promotional material. � Website link on the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards webpage on Hurstville City Council’s website � One complimentary table (10 tickets) to the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards Dinner � Logo to be placed on a stand in the centre of your organisation’s table at the Awards Dinner � Two pull up banners (provided by sponsor) on stage at the Awards Dinner � Logo on PowerPoint slideshow that will be displayed at the Awards Dinner and official Awards Dinner Program � Acknowledgement of Platinum sponsorship by MC and Mayor of Hurstville at the Awards Dinner � One representative to present the “Business of the Year” award and present a one minute speech at the Awards Dinner � Opportunity to provide promotional information on the front registration table at the event � Large logo on “Thank You Notice” published in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader post-event.

Gold - $2,200 (GST Inclusive) - Two packages available � Acknowledgement of your organisation as a Gold sponsor in Hurstville City Council’s newsletter, Hurstville City News,

which is distributed to 30,000 residents and businesses in the Hurstville local government area. � Logo on all advertisements and promotional material � Website link on the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards webpage on Hurstville City Council’s website � Six (6) complimentary tickets to the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards Dinner � One pull up banner (provided by sponsor) to be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on PowerPoint slideshow that will be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on official Awards Dinner program � Acknowledgement of Gold sponsorship by MC and Mayor of Hurstville at the Awards Dinner � One representative to present an award on stage at the Awards Dinner. (Specific award to be confirmed closer to the date) � Logo on “Thank You Notice” published in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader post-event.

Silver - $1,100 (GST Inclusive) - Three packages available � Acknowledgement of your organisation as a Silver sponsor in Hurstville City Council’s newsletter, Hurstville City News,

which is distributed to 30,000 residents and businesses in the Hurstville local government area. � Website link on the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards webpage on the Hurstville City Council website � Four (4) complimentary tickets to the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards Dinner � One pull up banner (provided by sponsor) to be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on PowerPoint slideshow that will be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on official Awards Dinner programs � Acknowledgement of Silver sponsorship by MC and Mayor of Hurstville at the Awards Dinner � One representative to present an award on stage at the Awards Dinner. (Specific award to be confirmed closer to the date) � Logo on “Thank You Notice” published in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader post-event.

Bronze - $550 (GST Inclusive) - Unlimited number of packages available � Acknowledgement of your organisation as a Bronze sponsor in Hurstville City Council’s newsletter, Hurstville City

News, which is distributed to 30,000 residents and businesses in the Hurstville local government area. � Logo and website link on the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards webpage on the Hurstville City Council

website � Two (2) complimentary tickets to the 2016 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards Dinner � One pull up banner (provided by sponsor) to be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on PowerPoint slideshow that will be displayed at the Awards Dinner � Logo on official Awards Dinner programs � Acknowledgement of Bronze sponsorship by MC and Mayor of Hurstville at the Awards Dinner � Logo on “Thank You Notice” published in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader post-event.

For FurtHer inForMAtion, pleAse contAct:Craig EdmondsonHurstville Place Manager Hurstville City Council Ph: 02 9330 6250 Mobile: 0411 744 052Email: cedmondson@hurstville.nsw.gov.au