Definitions & Guidelines
To assist you with this application the judges have provided some guidelines.
When providing your answers, the “For Example” / guidelines we have suggested for each question are not intended to be exhaustive. They are designed as examples and prompts to help you understand the judges’ requirements. It is important that where you state that you have evidence in support of the specific question you are answering, you need to provide that evidence – usually, a generic brochure or company overview is not sufficient.
HMA is interested in seeing initiatives that have been identified, driven, and resolved within our region (Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast).
Focus of the Category
This category recognises businesses that have significantly improved the business’ performance in the areas of workforce health and safety or environmental management. The initiative was strategically focused, well planned and executed, with clear, measurable outcomes.
Note – Applicants may find that their application into the Excellence in Sustainable Operations Award category may also be a ‘fit’ for another category, such as Manufacturer of the Year, etc.
By adapting the information to fit the criteria of other categories you give yourself the opportunity for your product, process, etc. to be profiled in more than one sector.
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Each of the listed criteria must be addressed and where possible, evidence provided
Photographs, drawings, etc, may be included as an attachment to this application form and should be labelled clearly for the judges. E.g. Question 3 – evidence provided
Please address the following criteria and restrict the content of each criteria response to 200 words or less. For example; Question 1 can only have a maximum of 200 words.
Maximum File Size
The entry form allows a maximum file size of 20MB to be uploaded. In the event you need further assistance, clarification or want to submit appendix documentation larger than 20MB, please contact Carol McEwan on 0438 242 899.
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Below is a breakdown of each question, the criteria judges will be looking for and the value of each question.
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Provide an outline of the program describing the key drivers of the program and the major elements you chose to include. How was it linked to your business strategy? |
5 / 60 |
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Describe the process you used to create the program, from the initial analysis work through the design of the program and on to its execution. |
10 / 60 |
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Describe how the workforce were involved in the program. Describe the nature of their involvement in all stages, from initial analysis to execution and review? Who led this involvement? How did the workforce respond? |
15 / 60 |
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Describe the results of the program. What was achieved? How did you measure the outcomes? How have you shared the results internally and externally? |
10 / 60 |
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What is the role of the leadership team in maintaining strong communication flows in relation to the program? What did they do to continually reinforce the importance of the program? |
10 / 60 |
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10 / 60 |
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