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 should be 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 the online application form – please label clearly.
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 initiative describing the key drivers and goals that formed the major elements under consideration. Discuss how the initiative linked to your overall business strategy. |
10 / 60 |
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Describe the process you used to create the initiative, from the initial analysis work, through the design phase, and on to its execution. |
10 / 60 |
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Describe how the workforce were involved in the initiative. For example, you could describe what project phases the workforce were involved in and how (i.e. initial analysis or execution or review) and who led this involvement. How did the workforce respond? |
10 / 60 |
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Describe the results of the initiative. What was achieved? How did you measure the outcomes? How have you shared the results internally and externally? |
10 / 60 |
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Describe how the leadership team were involved in communicating the importance of the initiative and explain how the initiative is going to become ‘business as usual’. What ongoing compliance checking, systems integration, or responsibilities have been allocated to make sure the initiative sticks. |
10 / 60 |
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Describe the system you use to monitor the ongoing delivery of the outcomes targeted in the initiative. |
10 / 60 |
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