Northern Rivers
2004 BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARDS
The Northern Rivers Business Innovation Awards
is the premier business innovation event for the Region in 2004.
Business innovation is critical to the profitability of the Region’s
enterprises and industries and underpins the sustainable economic growth
of the Northern Rivers.
The Awards play a vital role in creating awareness of the importance of
innovation and giving public recognition to those who have converted bright
ideas into new products, processes or systems.
When?
Wednesday, 7th July 2004
Where?
Lismore Campus, Southern Cross University
Why?
Innovation is a key ingredient of successful
business establishment and development. However, innovation is hard work.
Our innovators are pioneers, working at the frontiers of change. Innovators
are people who see things that others cannot see. They achieve things
that others believe cannot be achieved. They provide inspiration and motivation
for others to travel unknown paths.
The Goal of the Awards is to increase business innovation in the Northern
Rivers.
The Awards have been introduced to recognise, honour and encourage business
innovation in the Northern Rivers Region. They will assist in accelerating
business investment in the discovery and commercialistion of new ideas.
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WHO ARE THE HOSTS?
The Awards are being hosted by the Northern Rivers Small Business Answers
Service, the Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee and AusIndustry.
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WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
The Awards are being sponsored by:
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Northern Rivers Small Business Answers Service |
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Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee |
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AusIndustry |
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NORCO |
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Southern Cross University |
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Industry Capability Network |
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Byron Innovators Network (CLIC) |
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Atlantis Energy Limited |
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Angourie Rainforest Resort |
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MGL Consulting |
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Pinnacle Business Solutions |
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The Northern Star |
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Grafton Chamber of Commerce |
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Lower Clarence Business Enterprise Centre |
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Lismore Business Enterprise Centre |
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Community Technology Centres, New South Wales |
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WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE?
The Awards will be open to individuals and organizations
based in the Northern Rivers Region who have developed an innovative product,
service or process with the potential to contribute to business growth,
industry development or regional prosperity. The Northern Rivers Region
comprises the seven local government areas of Ballina, Byron, Clarence
Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed.
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WHY SHOULD I ENTER OR NOMINATE SOMEONE ELSE?
A nomination is recognition of an individual’s
achievements as an innovator.
Nomination is also an opportunity to create a role model for other individuals
who believe they have ideas that could or should be developed.
Finally, nomination is also a chance for nominees to thank those people
who have helped them along the way.
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HOW TO ENTER
The first step is to nominate yourself, or to
nominate another person, by completing the Nomination Form.
Nomination Forms are available from the Awards Co-ordinator, Ms Melanie
Lock (contact details at end of page)
Click Here to
Download Nomination Form
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CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS
5.00PM, Friday 18th June 2004
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SELECTION PROCESS
Individuals will be invited to nominate for one or more categories. A
Judging Panel will assess the innovations, taking account of their potential
contribution to business creation and profitability, technology transfer,
industry creation and regional development. The Chair of the Judging Panel
is Mr George Lewin, inventor of the Australian icon – the Triton
Work Bench and founder of The Triton Foundation.
Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview, or the Judging
Panel may make on-site visits to view demonstrations of the innovation.
Finalists will then be selected for each category and invited to the Award
Presentation.
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CATEGORIES OF AWARDS
| • Best New Product |
• Best Innovation in Industry Sustainability
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• Best Management or Systems Innovation
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• Most Innovative Communications
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The winner of each Category will be eligible to be
named the 2004 Business Innovator of the Region
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EXAMPLES OF INNOVATION
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| Dr Ray Randle |
Knee Surgery Technology
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Janie Dallas Kelly | New York Foot File |
| Warren Flynn |
Building Design
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Low Chill Australia | Growing Techniques |
| Lismore Council |
Waste Management
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CEA | Mineral Superfood |
| Grafton Research Station |
Erimo
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Prof Bob Wright | Maths Program |
| ARTEC | Camphor laurel use | Stokers Siding | Rodent Breeding |
| Permo Drive | Energy Efficiency | Trailer Visions | Road Safety System |
| Grafton Livestock | Saleyard Innovation | Brookfarm | Macadamia Muesli |
| NR Health Service | Tootie Fruitie Vegie | Dizzi-Dezine | Innovative Stationery |
| Dr Keith Bolton | Waste Management | Johnny Loureio | Glow-in-the-dark Paint |
| Searle Aquaculture | Egg Production | Lance Roberts | In-car Safe |
| John Underhill | Macadamia Nut Cracker | Estelle Weber | Acid Sulphate Soil R&D |
| A&B Hydroponics | Fodder Production | Bevan Dawes | Passionfruit Harvester |
| NORPA | Creative Laboratory | Wollongbar Institute | Farm Waste Management |
| Prof Nigel Lovell | Bionic Eye | Mick Perry | Tidal Energy |
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THE AWARDS
Winners will receive a hand-crafted crystal glass sculpture specifically
designed for the Awards. Erika Mayer, Bangalow resident and internationally
acclaimed artist, has been commissioned to create the Awards.
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Erika Mayer
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The difficulty of the problem solved or challenge addressed; |
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The commercial potential of the innovation; |
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The potential for positive impact on the profitability or productivity of a business, an industry or the Region; |
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The possibility of transferring the innovation to other enterprises or industries; and |
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Challenges overcome in achieving the innovation. |
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The Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee will not return any Nomination Submissions. |
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The Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee will not be responsible for any damage or loss of Nomination Submissions. |
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The Judging Panel will be allowed to make site inspections if necessary to verify any nominated innovation. |
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The Judging Panel reserves the right not to make an award in any category and/or to make additional or alternative awards if considered appropriate. |
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The Judging Panel’s decision will be final on all matters relating to the Awards. |
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The Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee reserves the right to publish non-confidential submission details and finalists will be available to participate in publicity programs. |
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The Judging Panel may request any nominee to provide such additional information as considered necessary to establish the veracity of any claims made by or on behalf of a nominee. |
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Nominees are responsible for safeguarding their own confidential intellectual property. (Please seek professional advice if you are uncertain). |
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Nominations are submitted, and accepted, on the basis that the assessment, conduct and results of these Awards shall not create any legal obligations or duties between the entrants and the Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee and its employees. |
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SUBMISSION OF ENTRY
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Enclose completed and signed Awards Nomination Form; |
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Attach completed submission addressing the outlined points; |
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Include relevant diagrams, sketches and photographs; and |
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Copy your Nomination Submission for your own records before posting the original. |
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AWARDS PRESENTATION
The independent Judging Panel will select up to 3 finalists for each category
and the winners will be announced at the 2004 Business Innovators Conference.
This Conference will be held at Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus
on Wednesday, 7th July 2004. The Conference will include addresses by
experienced business innovators, information on innovation commercialization
assistance and a showcase of regional innovations.
The Awards will be presented at the Conference. Finalists must either
attend (or be represented) at the Conference to be eligible to win an
Award.
BUSINESS INNOVATORS CONFERENCE
The aim of the Conference is to increase the awareness and understanding
of existing and aspiring innovators of the requirements for bringing their
ideas to reality.
The Conference will also provide the Region’s innovators with information
on R&D assistance and commercialisation services available from the
Government agencies, community organisations and private sector enterprises.
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REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE
The cost of Registration for the Conference is $45.00(GST included) per
person.
The cost includes entry to the Innovators Conference, Innovators Lunch
and Morning and Afternoon Teas.
Click here for a Registration
Form
REGIONAL INNOVATORS SHOWCASE
The Innovators Showcase will provide an exhibition of the Region’s
innovations, innovation capabilities and innovation assistance services.
Innovations will include new products, new services, new systems, new
technologies created by people and organisation based in the Region.
The Showcase will be located under cover in the Gymnasium of Southern
Cross University.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO DISPLAY AT THE SHOWCASE?
Display of your innovation at the Regional Innovators Showcase is free
of charge.
You will be responsible for providing all your own display materials and
any audio-visual equipment you require. You will also be responsible for
all costs associated with transporting, setting up, staffing, dismantling
and removing your display. Set-up and removal will be done at the times
specified in the display guidelines.
HOW DO I REGISTER TO DISPLAY?
To register click here for the Showcase Registration Form or telephone Melanie Lock on 07 5599 4200.
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GOVERNMENT & COMMERCIAL INNOVATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES
The Showcase will also provide space, free of charge, for Government and
business organisations to provide information stands, promoting their
innovation assistance services.
Agencies invited to participate (with individual or combined stands) include:
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Business Enterprise Centres; |
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Community Technology Centres; |
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Chambers of Commerce; & Industry Associations; |
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Local Government Authorities; |
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NSW Government Departments; |
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Northern Rivers Regional development agencies; |
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Australian Government Departments; |
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Commercial Innovation Service Providers; and |
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Venture Capital Providers |
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FURTHER INFORMATION?
For further information on the Innovation Awards, Innovator’s Conference or Regional Innovators Showcase contact:
Melanie Lock, Awards Co-ordinator
Small Business Answers Service
Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee
PO Box 439, Tweed Heads, NSW, 2485
Telephone: (07) 55994200
Facsimile: (07) 5599 4201
Mobile: 0412 701 886
Email: admin2@northernriversacc.com.au
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