2011 winners and commendations announced

Congratulations to all the winners and commendations in the 2011 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards, announced at the Gala Dinner at the National Gallery of Australia on Friday 25 November.

We wish all the winners the best of luck at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Cairns next year, and are proud of the variety of businesses we have representing our region.

View the list of winners and commendations.

We would also like to acknowledge all the businesses and events that entered the Awards this year. The entry process for the Awards is an excellent business development tool, giving all entrants the opportunity to continually improve. We had an exciting range of entrants this year, and hope to see many more enter the 2012 Awards.

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Extension on submission deadline

Good news for all entrants – the closing date for written submissions has been extended to 5pm Wednesday 19 October.

We do, however, recommend you have your submission completed well before this date, to allow for any last minute hiccups!

All submissions must be submitted using the eAwards portal by 5pm on the 19th, so we recommend you familiarise yourself with this process well before the due date. Read through the eAwards guide here.

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Workshop dates announced

Two submission development workshops are available for entrants to attend. Workshops provide entrants with hints and tips for preparing their submission and understanding the awards process.

Presented by Awards sponsor Threesides, these workshops will offer a chance to ask questions and gain insights into what is expected of an award winning submission. Attendance at the workshops is free for entrants.

The first workshop will be held on:

Thursday 28 July
10am – 2pm
Rydges Lakeside
Nyanza and Geneva Rooms (1st Floor)

RSVP’s essential. Please confirm attendance to canberratourismawards@act.gov.au.

Workshops are kindly supported by Rydges Lakeside Canberra.

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Awards nomination deadline extended: Friday July 1st 2011

Interested entrants in the 2011 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards need to get their nominations in soon with nominations now closing on Friday 1 July.

You must nominate online by this date to be included in the Awards program, with written submissions not due until Thursday 13 October.

Entrant workshops, student assistance and submission mentoring are all available to entrants in 2011, to ensure each has the maximum chance of success with their submission. Further details are on the entrant support page and will be communicated to entrants following the close of nominations.

For further information, contact the Tourism Awards coordinator on canberratourismawards@act.gov.au or 02 6205 0562

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2011 Tourism Awards closing soon

2011 Tourism Award nominations close Monday 27 June

Nominations for the 2011 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards will close on Monday 27 June Friday 1st July 2011 – (note: Deadline has been extended). You must nominate online by this date to be included in the Awards program, with written submissions not due until Thursday 13 October.

Visit www.canberratourismawards.com.au to download entry information, view Award categories and submit your nomination.

Entrant workshops, student assistance and submission mentoring are all available to entrants in 2011, to ensure each has the maximum chance of success with their submission. Further details are on the website and will be communicated to entrants following the close of nominations.

For further information, contact the Tourism Awards coordinator on canberratourismawards@act.gov.au or 02 6205 0562.

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