Tue Nov 18 2008
Congratulations to all the winners at the prestigious Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards presentation of October winners at Zarraffa's Coffee on October 29, 2008.
Copies of the photos are now available to be ordered from AA Xposé Media Director/ Photojournalist Aldwyn Altuney.
To view the online gallery, go to... http://www.aaxpose.com/webgallery/GCBEAOct08/index.htm
To view the photos, just click on a photo to see an enlarged image below the list of numbers. Three arrows will appear on the top of each page.
The middle one (pointing up) takes you back to the thumbnails of each page and the right and left arrows scroll through the images.
For professional quality photos (in your choice of matte or gloss, with or without borders), prices are:
FOR PRINTS:
5 x 7 inch = $15 + GST
6 x 8 inch (half an A4 size) = $20 + GST
8 x 10 inch = $28 + GST
8 x 12 inch (A4) = $35 + GST
A3 = $55 + GST + $2 postage and handling.
Professional framing can be arranged for these photo sizes.
FOR JPGS:Fit for promotional use in brochures, in the media or on your website:
350dpi = $25 + GST each
High resolution file (like the negative) = $50 + GST each
SPECIAL OFFER: For every five jpgs or prints purchased at the same size, you will receive another one at that size FREE.
To place an order, simply write a note listing the event, which photos you would like, what size prints you want and send a cheque, made out to Aldwyn Altuney, or money order for the relevant amount to PO Box 114, Southport BC, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4215.
Don't forget to include a business card or your contact details, including the best address to send the photos to.
For other payment methods, such as credit card, direct deposit or to enquire about other AA Xposé Media services, call (07) 5571 0233 or 0409 895 055 or email: aldwyn@aaxpose.com Thank you for your interest.
We look forward to hearing from you
For the latest news on the awards, here's a story that is in the current issue of Business Acumen magazine (see www.businessacumen.biz) ...
Businesses remain positive despite economic downturn
Story & photos by Aldwyn Altuney
THE downturn in the economic climate has not impacted entries in this year's Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards (GCBEA).
GCBEA president Ian Cousins said business people on the Gold Coast were still enthusiastic about the awards and were not allowing negative media hype to deter them from exceeding in their businesses.
"No doubt reality tells us the economy is tough but there are still many positive stories of businesses that have adjusted to suit those times," Mr Cousins said.
"It's not as if people have stopped spending. Give people a reason to spend and they will. Businesses need to be flexible, redefine their approach to business and the way they look after their customers. You have to do something different in different climates and the businesses that do will survive and survive well."
The October winners, which are now in the running for the supreme award, are Aqualuma Underwater Lighting (Emerging Business), La Rocca Marble & Granite (Family Business), Clancy's Pies (Manufacturing & Construction), Wright Innovation (Mayor's Innovation GC), Zarraffa's Coffee (Retail Wholesale & Distribution), Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (Tourism Hospitality & Recreation), Unispan Australia (Trades Professions & Services), GCOMM (Information Technology & Multimedia) and Ecosure (Environmental Management).
The winners were announced at the aroma-filled Zarraffa's Coffee premise (last year's proud supreme award winners) at Oxenford on October 29.
The first winner of the new annual Mayor's Corporate Social Responsibility Award will be announced at the GCBEA gala event at Conrad Jupiters on November 22, 2008, which will be headlined by top local covers band The Accidents. The winning business will receive $5000 to be passed on to their community partner.
There will also be a new inductee into the Hall of Fame and winner announced for the Bob Scott Encouragement Award.
"The gala event is special in the fact that the businesses and their staff have a chance to collaborate their success," he said.
"It's one of the most positive events in the business calendar that will help people forget that times are tough. It's a night to celebrate."
About 600 people are expected to the black and gold dress themed gala, which will see the return of NBN TV promotions manager Mike Rabbitt as MC.
Tickets are now available for the gala for $125 each or $1200 for a table of 10.
Every month from May to October, the GCBEA awards acknowledged winners in each of the nine categories.
Entries for this year's awards have now closed and early entries are encouraged next year. The first entries will be accepted on May 1, 2009. Entries close on the first day of each month for the following month's awards.
"We strongly encourage entrants to apply early as their submission carries over each month for the year that they don't win the categories they enter," Awards event co-ordinator Lisa Maddison said.
The 2008 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Gold Coast City Council, Department of Tourism Regional Development & Industry, Griffith University, AusIndustry, Suncorp, MSL and Telstra Gold Coast.
Media sponsors are NBN Television, 92.5 Gold FM, Graphics Online and the Gold Coast Bulletin.
Major supporters include Staging Connections (audio-visual and event styling sponsors), Corrs Chambers Westgarth Lawyers, Surfers Inkspot Printing, AA Xposé Media, SmartSands, Conrad Jupiters and Bond University.
For more details or tickets to the gala, visit www.goldcoastbusinessawards.com.au or call Lisa Maddison on 1300 887 206.
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