Webinar Replay Now Available


Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar last night, we hope you took away some valuable tips on writing an award winning application. A special thank you to Kristy Hedley, Lavinia Hutchinson and Paul Scobie for hosting this webinar, and for sharing their insights with us.

A recording of the webinar is now available for you watch below.

If you need any support with your applications or if you have any questions about the award process, please contact Alan Parry, Admin Manager, on info@hma.org.au or 0438 242 899

The 2023 award categories are:
1. Apprentice of the Year – Manufacturing – sponsored by Ampcontrol Group
2. Collaboration Partnership Award – sponsored by BAE Systems
3. Excellence in Innovation Award – sponsored by TAFE NSW
4. Excellence in Manufacturing Capability - sponsored by KPMG
5. Excellence in Sustainable Operations – sponsored by Out of the Square
6. Excellence in Marketing – sponsored by LIVMEDIA
7. Outstanding Start-Up Award – sponsored by Molycop
8. Excellence in Building Workforce Capability for the Future - sponsored by AGL
9. Rising Star Award – sponsored by Whitely Corporation
10. Manufacturing Leader Award – sponsored by Bridon-Bekaert
11. Excellence in Product Design Award – sponsored by BISCIT
12. Excellence in Export and Global Chains – sponsored by Hedweld Group
13. Manufacturer of the Year – Less Than 50 Employees – sponsored by NSW Government
14. Manufacturer of the Year – 50 or more Employees – sponsored by Major Sponsor, Downer

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