Bellingen Chamber of Commerce

North Coast Tourism Awards – Entries Close 5th July

The CountryLink North Coast Tourism Awards received an overwhelming 99 nominations with the amalgamation of the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers Regional Awards 2010.

Currently site visits are starting and will take place up until the 7th of July.

The CountryLink North Coast Tourism Awards recognise and encourage tourism businesses at a regional level that aspire for excellence in all areas of their work. Winning an award is the industry’s highest accolade and the recipients represent the best in the region.

Important Dates:

5th July – Submissions close

Now until 7th July – Site Visits

14th August – Gala Dinner at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour

For further information regarding the North Coast Tourism Awards visit www.northcoasttourismawards.com.au or contact:

Belinda Novicky

Executive Officer

Mid North Coast Tourism

p: (02) 6569 4058 m: 0400 033 663

Call for Entries Booklet with DVD

For anyone who cannot attend a workshop remember the NSW Tourism Awards Call for Entries booklets are available. It contains all the important dates, rules for entry and contact information in a convenient A5-sized booklet.

It also includes a DVD that contains hints and tips sheets on Financial Viability, Sustainability, Risk Management and Feedback Tips from Judges plus a video presentation of our workshop – Winning Submissions, Winning Awards. Request your copy now from Shan Lawson, our Awards Coordinator, by emailing her at awards@ticnsw.com.au.

Key Dates for all Tourism Awards in NSW

17th June 2010 – Submissions are due in the Blue Mountains Tourism Awards

25th June 2010 – Submissions are due in the South Coast Tourism Awards

28th June 2010 – Submissions are due in the Greater Sydney Tourism Awards

5th July 2010 – Submissions are due in the North Coast Tourism Awards

6th July 2010 – Submission are due in the Hunter Tourism Awards

23rd July 2010 – Nominations close in the NSW Tourism Awards

31st August 2010 – Submissions are due in the NSW Tourism Awards

19th November 2010 – NSW Tourism Awards Gala Presentation Ceremony & Dinner

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note the mobile number for Shan Lawson has changed.

You can reach her on 0417 657 064 or (02) 4333 8908.

Alternatively call the Tourism Industry Council NSW on (02) 9267 6865.

Kind regards,

Jerry Bour

Chair of Judges