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The Chamber reserves the right to amend, vary or add Q&A responses below with a view to maintain accurate information for members.

What are the Chamber Business Awards?

The Crow Awards are coordinated by the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber annually to acknowledge and reward business excellence across a variety of industry sectors.

How long has the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Awards program been running?

The 2012 Crow Awards is the 26^th anniversary of the awards since its inception. The Crow the awards were formally known as the Golden Crow Awards and prior to that the Outstanding Business Awards

What type of organisations can enter the Awards?

Any business, company and organisation (private or public) located in the Wagga Wagga area are eligible to enter.

Why has the Chamber changed the name of the Awards?

Like business the Chamber is looking to keep pace with the changing landscape of conducting business.

Do you need to be a Wagga Wagga Chamber Member to enter?

No. The awards are open to all business within the Wagga Wagga area.

What is the nomination process?

Any business may be nominated for an award by the general public or may self nominate for awards. This is a standard practice to allow for the Awards committees to gauge interest in the awards and track trends in the awards process.

How do I know if my business has been nominated for an award?

A letter and follow up phone call will advise you if your business has been nominated.

Can I nominate my own business for the Award?

Yes, and a follow up letter and phone call will take place as above.

Is there a nomination or Submission fee?

No, unlike other Chamber’s awards we do not charge an entry or administration fees.

If my business is nominated am I automatically entered into the awards?

No, you will need to complete the online submission process

When do nominations open?

The Crow Business Awards nominations open 20th February, 2012.

What is the deadline for nominations?

Nominations for the 2012 Crow Awards close on 19th March 2012 .

If my business is nominated what do I do then?

Once you have received a nomination advice, the committee will advise you if you have progressed to the second round..

When will finalists be announced?

Finalists will be announced on 16th April 2012.

 When Can I buy Tickets for the Crow Awards Night?

Tickets on sale 1 month out from the Gala Dinner.

Is the dress code Black Tie for the Awards Evening?

Yes, as this is a very prestigious event we request Black Tie Standard

Can Board Members of The Wagga Wagga Business Chamber enter the Awards?

Yes. However they must declare an interest if their business intends to enter the awards and may not participate (and must leave the meeting room) for any discussion/ decisions or any other aspect of the Awards that would be seen as having an advantage or impact on the impartial nature of the Awards. This will be reflected in the meetings notes and available to members on request.

Are the Judges members of the Chamber Board?

No. All judging is independent of the Board and the event management company. 

Entries are judged independently of other judges, with each question given a numeric weighting and tallied separately.

 How are the Crow & Recognition Winners selected?

 The Crow, DA Roll of Honour and Don Kendell Community Awards are selected by a select committees as follows

·         The Crow is selected by Chief Judge and an additional judge who reviews all finalists of the business awards for Outstanding Business Winner

·         DA Roll Of Honour is selected from a nomination shortlist of Business People (current and retired) who have made an outstanding contribution to Business and the wider community. The Panel is comprised of Staff from the DA and The Wagga Wagga Business Chamber  

·         Don Kendell Community Awards is selected from entries for the award by Chief Judge and a selected committee