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I am pleased to announce the calling of nominations for the 2002 Prime Minister';s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships. These awards publicly recognise the partnerships of business and community groups, working in a spirit of social coalition, to tackle problems of disadvantage and to build stronger local communities.
Now in their fourth year, the Awards honour partnerships that have helped to improve the lives of Australians.
State and territory awards will again be presented and winners will be eligible to be judged as a National winner in the small, medium or large business category.
In addition, there are three Special Awards. The Long Term Partnership Special Award will honour longevity in a partnership that has been operating for more than five years. The Impact on Community by a Business Special Award will honour a business with significant community involvement covering a suite of programmes and projects, with one or more partners.
The Special Media Award, a new category introduced this year, will recognise a media organisation that has provided consistent, positive reporting of community business partnerships and corporate social responsibility.
National winners and Special Award winners will each receive $10,000 towards the extension of the community project.
Closing date for nominations is 27 September 2002.
Nomination forms and further information are available at www.partnership.zip.com.au or Freecall 1800 003 747