Nominations now closed for the 2015 Lockyer Valley Business, Training
Nominations for the 2015 Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards have now closed.
Mayor Steve Jones said the judging process would move to the next stage.
Judges are now assessing the nominations against the relevant criteria, which will determine the finalists, Cr Jones said.
Finalists will then be contacted to arrange on-site visits or interviews with employees, with a full list of all finalists available in the Gatton Star on 23 September.
Cr Jones said Lockyer Valley Regional Council was in the process of securing first-class entertainment to ensure the night would yet again be a resounding success.
The Awards night is a great way to reward those who have excelled over the past year and gives businesses an opportunity to network and celebrate our region's achievements, he said.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday 1 October and are available for purchase from Council's Lake Apex Visitor Information Centre.
Voting for the People's Choice Award is also open and Cr Jones encouraged residents to get their votes in.
This is a great way to not only reward our businesses but it also acts as encouragement to have them excelling in customer service.
Customers can vote by submitting an entry form at the designated entry locations, including the Heritage Bank, Railway Street, Gatton; Heritage Bank Mini-Branch Laidley Newsagency, Patrick Street, Laidley; Libraries - Gatton and Laidley; Gatton Visitor Information Centre and the Gatton Star, North Street, Gatton.
Voting will close at COB on Wednesday 23 September 2015. Finalists of Heritage Bank People's Choice Awards will be published in the Gatton Star on 30 September.
Eight finalists will be determined by popular vote and the overall winner will be determined by a mystery shopping assessment.
The 2015 Lockyer Valley Business, Training and Apprenticeship Awards will be held on Saturday 24 October.
For further information visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au or contact 1300 005 872.
