Award Categories
The Process and Deadlines
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Finalist Selection and Notification
Friday 27 September 2024
Nominees will be advised of their acceptance or decline to become a Finalist via email.
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Onsite Judging
October 2024
An onsite visit will be conducted by a judge for nominees who become a Finalist. A pre agreed date and time will be arranged.
(Excluding individual employee Award categories)
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Attend the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner and Presentation Ceremony
6.30pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024
Winners will be announced and awarded at the evening’s celebration.
1st August 2025 – Entries Open
Your entry will entail an online written submission, which will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
29th August 2025 – Entries Close
1st – 12th September 2025 – Judging of online entries to determine Finalists
12th September 2025 – Announcement of Finalists on our Member Website, The Awards of Excellence Website, our social media platforms, and via email to the Finalists.
22nd September – 26th September 2025 – Finalist on-site visits for second round of judging (just before school holidays)
10th October – Winners Finalised
20th November 2025 – Awards Night: the Winners will be announced and celebrated at the W Hotel in the heart of Sydney, overlooking Darling Harbour.
Online Written Submission Forms By Category
Holiday Parks
Entries are now closed
Holiday Park of the Year
(Less than 100 sites)
Holiday Park of the Year
(More than 100 sites)
Holiday Park Innovation
NSW Holiday Park on Crown Land Award
Land Lease Living
Entries are now closed
Land Lease Living Community of the Year
Land Lease Living Innovation Award
Trade
Entries are now closed
NSW Dealer/Retailer/Wholesaler of the Year
NSW Industry Provider of the Year
NSW Manufacturer of the Year
NSW RV Repairer of the Year
Individual Employees
Entries are now closed
Employee of the Year (Holiday Park)
Employee of the Year (Trade)
Employee of the Year (Community)
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever (Holiday Park)
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever (Trade)
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Achiever (Community)
Team
Entries are now closed
Team of the Year – Holiday Park
Team of the Year – Trade
Team of the Year – Community
Cost Of Entry
Entering the 2025 Awards of Excellence is free, however it is a requirement that all nominees agree to purchase at least two tickets to attend the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. Tickets cost $280 per person.
Hall Of Fame
As we are introducing new award categories, previous winners and Hall of Fame recipients are eligible to enter the 2021 Awards of Excellence.