The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
TRAININGINNOVATION
[TRI]
2020ENTRY
GUIDELINESEntries Close 5 March 2020
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02THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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Now in their 15th year The Australian Business Awards 2020 are an annual all-encompassing awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation product innovation
technological achievement and employee engagement via a set of established business and product award categories The program provides a notable opportunity high-performing organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services to be acknowledged and honoured for their achievements both nationally and internationally The Australian Business Award winners will participate in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards The World Business Awards seeks to engage with the worldrsquos business innovation and technology leaders through a global recognition and knowledge building initiative that is underpinned by the programrsquos established framework
The program convenor publicises the achievements of the organisations and their award-winning products and services through various multimedia channels creating opportunities for publicity building brand awareness prestige and loyalty through increased exposure recognition and acknowledgement Recipients are presented with accolades and materials that can be used to publicise their achievement through their own multimedia marketing advertising promotional and public relations activities including internal and external communications There is no requirement for participants to attend an event relating to the national and international winners announcements
AWARD AUTHENTICATIONDetails of the respective award and winnerrsquos mark are displayed publicly by the convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the program website(s) The award authentication outlines the organisation award category product and the winnerrsquos mark in a standardised format for public reference
NOTARISED FRAMED CERTIFICATEEach award recipient is issued with a framed certificate which displays the recipientrsquos name award name winners mark authenticity seal signature of authorised officer and is dated upon issue The framed certificate is produced exclusively by the program convenor
WINNERrsquoS MARK amp WINNERrsquoS PHRASEThe award-winning organisations have use of the prestigious winnerrsquos mark and phrase to publicise their achievement through their own various marketing promotion advertising and public relations activities
CUSTOM PRODUCED DIGITAL FILESAward recipients are provided with web and print files of the winners mark for their use and display as well as various custom produced files that can be used on marketing and promotional materials signage email signatures and various social media platforms
MEDIA CAMPAIGNThe convenor will launch a media campaign to promote the award-winning organisations and their achievements which will include editorial coverage Award recipients may be requested to participate in the media and publicity campaign for the program Specialising in multi-channel progressive publishing and hybrid events through results-driven multimedia The convenor communicates information in a variety of formats through interactive multimedia that informs educates inspires and entertains
MEDIA RELEASE TEMPLATEA media release template and program data are provided to each award recipient to assist in their own media and public relations activities
PREF RECOGNITION amp ACCOLADES
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
RECOGNITION amp ACCOLADES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The program engages with organisations worldwide to benchmark the full spectrum of their products services and initiatives and to review their business performance The Australian Business Awards are the national chapter and the World Business Awards are the international chapter The Australian Business Award winners will
be benchmarked in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards The process culminates in the recognition of organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services being acknowledged for their achievements both nationally and internationally The recipients are recognised as the elite of their industry earning a place amongst a distinguished group
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKEntries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent and objective The World Business Awards Framework (WBA Framework) is utilised as a structured model of assessment that enables the participating organisations to be benchmarked against world class performance standards The WBA Framework consists of specialised assessment modules pertaining to the evaluation criteria for each of the award categories The criteria provide a robust set of requirements that are used as the methodology for benchmarking and knowledge building among the participating organisations
PROGRAM CONVENORInterested Media is the convenor of the program Interested Media proudly collaborates with some of the worldrsquos leading award programs providing seamless delivery of essential awards processes
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTAwardbase is the awards manager and the architect of the World Business Awards Framework and the Employer of Choice Framework Awardbase provides a range of program management and consultancy services utilising specialist knowledge methodologies frameworks and systems to ensure program outcomes that are innovative technically superior and cost effective Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
ASSESSMENT FEEThe entrant is required to pay a one-off assessment fee if the entry submitted is selected to progress to the second stage of the assessment process at The Australian Business Awards The applicable assessment fee for this category is $200000 AUD (GST inclusive) per entry submitted Recipients are not required to pay any additional fees (including licence fees) upon payment of the applicable assessment fee as specified above Eligible organisations will be automatically benchmarked at the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards Entry into The World Business Awards does not incur an additional fee to participate
FEE REFUND POLICYThe Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an award winner in their category at the national chapter of the program at The Australian Business Awards The official announcement for The Australian Business Awards is currently scheduled to take place on 02 July 2020
CONTACTEmail supportawardbasecomPhone 1300 790 593
CONNECTTHE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter austbizawardsInstagram australianbusinessawardsWebsite wwwaustralianbusinessawardscomau
THE WORLD BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter worldbizawardsInstagram worldbusinessawardsWebsite wwwworldbusinessawardscom
PREF ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
04THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
National Winners Announced
First Stage Evaluation
All National Winners areAutomatically Benchmarked at the
International Chapter
Clarification andor Product samplesmay be Required
Invoice Issued
NO
YES
YES
NBThe program is conducted online There is no requirement to attend an event relating to the National and International winners announcements
Second Stage Evaluation
Winners Selected
Winners Selected
Winners Notified
Notified
Assessment Fee Required
Entries Close
Entries Open
International Winners Announced
Winners Notified
NO
National Chapter
International Chapter
1st Tier
2nd Tier
PREF PROGRAM FLOW CHARTPROGRAM FLOW CHART TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation recognises environmentally conscious products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
ECO Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Cloud Innovation [CLD]
The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer relationship management
CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer experience management
CX Innovation [CXI]
The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation recognises digital products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Digital Innovation [DIA]
The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of enterprise resource planning
ERP Innovation [ERP]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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02THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
Now in their 15th year The Australian Business Awards 2020 are an annual all-encompassing awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation product innovation
technological achievement and employee engagement via a set of established business and product award categories The program provides a notable opportunity high-performing organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services to be acknowledged and honoured for their achievements both nationally and internationally The Australian Business Award winners will participate in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards The World Business Awards seeks to engage with the worldrsquos business innovation and technology leaders through a global recognition and knowledge building initiative that is underpinned by the programrsquos established framework
The program convenor publicises the achievements of the organisations and their award-winning products and services through various multimedia channels creating opportunities for publicity building brand awareness prestige and loyalty through increased exposure recognition and acknowledgement Recipients are presented with accolades and materials that can be used to publicise their achievement through their own multimedia marketing advertising promotional and public relations activities including internal and external communications There is no requirement for participants to attend an event relating to the national and international winners announcements
AWARD AUTHENTICATIONDetails of the respective award and winnerrsquos mark are displayed publicly by the convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the program website(s) The award authentication outlines the organisation award category product and the winnerrsquos mark in a standardised format for public reference
NOTARISED FRAMED CERTIFICATEEach award recipient is issued with a framed certificate which displays the recipientrsquos name award name winners mark authenticity seal signature of authorised officer and is dated upon issue The framed certificate is produced exclusively by the program convenor
WINNERrsquoS MARK amp WINNERrsquoS PHRASEThe award-winning organisations have use of the prestigious winnerrsquos mark and phrase to publicise their achievement through their own various marketing promotion advertising and public relations activities
CUSTOM PRODUCED DIGITAL FILESAward recipients are provided with web and print files of the winners mark for their use and display as well as various custom produced files that can be used on marketing and promotional materials signage email signatures and various social media platforms
MEDIA CAMPAIGNThe convenor will launch a media campaign to promote the award-winning organisations and their achievements which will include editorial coverage Award recipients may be requested to participate in the media and publicity campaign for the program Specialising in multi-channel progressive publishing and hybrid events through results-driven multimedia The convenor communicates information in a variety of formats through interactive multimedia that informs educates inspires and entertains
MEDIA RELEASE TEMPLATEA media release template and program data are provided to each award recipient to assist in their own media and public relations activities
PREF RECOGNITION amp ACCOLADES
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
RECOGNITION amp ACCOLADES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The program engages with organisations worldwide to benchmark the full spectrum of their products services and initiatives and to review their business performance The Australian Business Awards are the national chapter and the World Business Awards are the international chapter The Australian Business Award winners will
be benchmarked in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards The process culminates in the recognition of organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services being acknowledged for their achievements both nationally and internationally The recipients are recognised as the elite of their industry earning a place amongst a distinguished group
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKEntries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent and objective The World Business Awards Framework (WBA Framework) is utilised as a structured model of assessment that enables the participating organisations to be benchmarked against world class performance standards The WBA Framework consists of specialised assessment modules pertaining to the evaluation criteria for each of the award categories The criteria provide a robust set of requirements that are used as the methodology for benchmarking and knowledge building among the participating organisations
PROGRAM CONVENORInterested Media is the convenor of the program Interested Media proudly collaborates with some of the worldrsquos leading award programs providing seamless delivery of essential awards processes
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTAwardbase is the awards manager and the architect of the World Business Awards Framework and the Employer of Choice Framework Awardbase provides a range of program management and consultancy services utilising specialist knowledge methodologies frameworks and systems to ensure program outcomes that are innovative technically superior and cost effective Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
ASSESSMENT FEEThe entrant is required to pay a one-off assessment fee if the entry submitted is selected to progress to the second stage of the assessment process at The Australian Business Awards The applicable assessment fee for this category is $200000 AUD (GST inclusive) per entry submitted Recipients are not required to pay any additional fees (including licence fees) upon payment of the applicable assessment fee as specified above Eligible organisations will be automatically benchmarked at the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards Entry into The World Business Awards does not incur an additional fee to participate
FEE REFUND POLICYThe Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an award winner in their category at the national chapter of the program at The Australian Business Awards The official announcement for The Australian Business Awards is currently scheduled to take place on 02 July 2020
CONTACTEmail supportawardbasecomPhone 1300 790 593
CONNECTTHE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter austbizawardsInstagram australianbusinessawardsWebsite wwwaustralianbusinessawardscomau
THE WORLD BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter worldbizawardsInstagram worldbusinessawardsWebsite wwwworldbusinessawardscom
PREF ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
National Winners Announced
First Stage Evaluation
All National Winners areAutomatically Benchmarked at the
International Chapter
Clarification andor Product samplesmay be Required
Invoice Issued
NO
YES
YES
NBThe program is conducted online There is no requirement to attend an event relating to the National and International winners announcements
Second Stage Evaluation
Winners Selected
Winners Selected
Winners Notified
Notified
Assessment Fee Required
Entries Close
Entries Open
International Winners Announced
Winners Notified
NO
National Chapter
International Chapter
1st Tier
2nd Tier
PREF PROGRAM FLOW CHARTPROGRAM FLOW CHART TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation recognises environmentally conscious products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
ECO Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Cloud Innovation [CLD]
The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer relationship management
CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer experience management
CX Innovation [CXI]
The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation recognises digital products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Digital Innovation [DIA]
The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of enterprise resource planning
ERP Innovation [ERP]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The program engages with organisations worldwide to benchmark the full spectrum of their products services and initiatives and to review their business performance The Australian Business Awards are the national chapter and the World Business Awards are the international chapter The Australian Business Award winners will
be benchmarked in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards The process culminates in the recognition of organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services being acknowledged for their achievements both nationally and internationally The recipients are recognised as the elite of their industry earning a place amongst a distinguished group
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKEntries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic framework to ensure that the assessment process is pertinent and objective The World Business Awards Framework (WBA Framework) is utilised as a structured model of assessment that enables the participating organisations to be benchmarked against world class performance standards The WBA Framework consists of specialised assessment modules pertaining to the evaluation criteria for each of the award categories The criteria provide a robust set of requirements that are used as the methodology for benchmarking and knowledge building among the participating organisations
PROGRAM CONVENORInterested Media is the convenor of the program Interested Media proudly collaborates with some of the worldrsquos leading award programs providing seamless delivery of essential awards processes
PROGRAM MANAGEMENTAwardbase is the awards manager and the architect of the World Business Awards Framework and the Employer of Choice Framework Awardbase provides a range of program management and consultancy services utilising specialist knowledge methodologies frameworks and systems to ensure program outcomes that are innovative technically superior and cost effective Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
ASSESSMENT FEEThe entrant is required to pay a one-off assessment fee if the entry submitted is selected to progress to the second stage of the assessment process at The Australian Business Awards The applicable assessment fee for this category is $200000 AUD (GST inclusive) per entry submitted Recipients are not required to pay any additional fees (including licence fees) upon payment of the applicable assessment fee as specified above Eligible organisations will be automatically benchmarked at the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards Entry into The World Business Awards does not incur an additional fee to participate
FEE REFUND POLICYThe Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an award winner in their category at the national chapter of the program at The Australian Business Awards The official announcement for The Australian Business Awards is currently scheduled to take place on 02 July 2020
CONTACTEmail supportawardbasecomPhone 1300 790 593
CONNECTTHE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter austbizawardsInstagram australianbusinessawardsWebsite wwwaustralianbusinessawardscomau
THE WORLD BUSINESS AWARDSTwitter worldbizawardsInstagram worldbusinessawardsWebsite wwwworldbusinessawardscom
PREF ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
National Winners Announced
First Stage Evaluation
All National Winners areAutomatically Benchmarked at the
International Chapter
Clarification andor Product samplesmay be Required
Invoice Issued
NO
YES
YES
NBThe program is conducted online There is no requirement to attend an event relating to the National and International winners announcements
Second Stage Evaluation
Winners Selected
Winners Selected
Winners Notified
Notified
Assessment Fee Required
Entries Close
Entries Open
International Winners Announced
Winners Notified
NO
National Chapter
International Chapter
1st Tier
2nd Tier
PREF PROGRAM FLOW CHARTPROGRAM FLOW CHART TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation recognises environmentally conscious products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
ECO Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Cloud Innovation [CLD]
The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer relationship management
CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer experience management
CX Innovation [CXI]
The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation recognises digital products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Digital Innovation [DIA]
The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of enterprise resource planning
ERP Innovation [ERP]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
06THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
07THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
08THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
09THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
04THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
National Winners Announced
First Stage Evaluation
All National Winners areAutomatically Benchmarked at the
International Chapter
Clarification andor Product samplesmay be Required
Invoice Issued
NO
YES
YES
NBThe program is conducted online There is no requirement to attend an event relating to the National and International winners announcements
Second Stage Evaluation
Winners Selected
Winners Selected
Winners Notified
Notified
Assessment Fee Required
Entries Close
Entries Open
International Winners Announced
Winners Notified
NO
National Chapter
International Chapter
1st Tier
2nd Tier
PREF PROGRAM FLOW CHARTPROGRAM FLOW CHART TRITRAINING INNOVATION
05THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation recognises environmentally conscious products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
ECO Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Cloud Innovation [CLD]
The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer relationship management
CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer experience management
CX Innovation [CXI]
The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation recognises digital products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Digital Innovation [DIA]
The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of enterprise resource planning
ERP Innovation [ERP]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
06THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
07THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
08THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
14THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2020
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
15THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2020
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation recognises environmentally conscious products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
ECO Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Cloud Innovation [CLD]
The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer relationship management
CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of customer experience management
CX Innovation [CXI]
The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation recognises digital products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Digital Innovation [DIA]
The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of enterprise resource planning
ERP Innovation [ERP]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
06THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
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ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Process Innovation [PCS]
The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of human resource management and recruitment
HR Innovation [HRI]
The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of marketing and communications
Marketing Innovation [MKT]
The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation recognises innovative products and services recently launched to market offering a point of difference from their competitors Products entered in this category must have been launched on to the Australian market after 1st January 2019 to be eligible
New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation recognises mobile applications products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Mobile Innovation [MBL]
The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the fields of logistics and supply chain management
Logistical Innovation [LOG]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs
Technology Innovation [TIA]
The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation recognises software products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation recognises service products that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Service Innovation [SRV]
The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs in the field of education and training
Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises products and services that provide innovative solutions for new and existing market needs
Product Innovation [PIA]
The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence recognises products and services of exceptional quality offering a point of difference from their competitors
Product Excellence [PXA]
Product entries are recognised and celebrated via a set of product award categories All products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module (refer to pages 9-12) Entry is open to all domestic and international business products commercially available on the Australian market Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limted to manufactured goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Multiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries or different categories organisations can enter
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in the Australian marketplace Products must be tangible and can include but are not limited to manufactured goods devices andor equipment from any of the following main product types Electronics amp Communications Home amp Garden Beauty amp Wellness Fashion amp Lifestyle Food amp Beverage Sports amp Fitness Travel amp Leisure Baby amp Childrenrsquos products
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
08THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PRODUCT ELIGIBILITYEntry is open to all business products available in the Australian marketplace Products can be tangible or intangable and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter For entries relating to Consumer Products please refer to The Australian Brand Awards entry guidelines located in Awardbase by clicking here
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product (refer to pages 09-15 for more information) The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
WRITING STYLEWhen writing your submission the information should be expressed in an objective manner and should be presented in a report format Your submission should be written in third person making your position as a writer an impartial observer The language used should be straightforward clear and concise avoiding the use of technical jargon or slang
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
PRIVACYCommercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or uploaded as a separate file marked as lsquonot for publicationrsquo This information will be used for assessment purposes only and will remain confidential as commercial in confidence Submissions which are which are marked ldquoprivaterdquo ldquoconfidentialrdquo ldquonot for publicationrdquo andor ldquocommercial in confidencerdquo in their entirety will not be considered By entering the program you authorise the use of the name of the organisation andor the product entered including the information provided in the body of the submission to be used for display on the program website editorial and for subsequent publicity promotions and other activities relating to the program initiated by the convenor and the program partners upon selection for an award The convenor does not publish the names or any information from the entries of participants that have not been selected as an official award recipient
MULTIPLE ENTRIESMultiple entries may be submitted There is no restriction regarding how many entries different products initiatives andor award categories participants can enter
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRYUpload Restrictions A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MBrsquos) may be submitted per entry Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020 You may upload your entry via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server located at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
ENTRY DEADLINEEntries are currently being accepted The entry deadline is Thursday 5 March 2020 Please ensure that you submit your entry on or before 1159pm on 5 March 2020 Entrants will be notified by email at the conclusion of the assessment process
PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
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PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 20202020
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
The key attributes of the PREF Assessment Module outline the characteristics
of innovative technologically advanced high-performing products
Products are evaluated against the PREF assessment module Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to goods services devices equipment programs processes activities applications information knowledge software cloud-based services platforms and systems Products must be commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements prior to entry Prototypes or products still undergoing trials are ineligible to enter Please refer to the PREF Submission guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section as outlined below
1 PROFILEProfile refers to the entry profileSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Compile an organisational profile including any relevant background information
bullthinsp Compile a product profile describing the products core functions uses and purpose
bullthinsp Outline the productrsquos history and any relevant background information
bullthinsp Include information about any regulations or standards that may apply
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
2 RampDRampD refers to the product innovation delivered through research and developmentSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)bullthinsp Demonstrate how and why this product is innovative Innovation can include but is not
limited to inovative product design quality safety compliance affordability usability reliability efficiency efficacy and sustainability
bullthinsp Define what differentiates this product from other products on the market bullthinsp Document any new product innovation andor technology that has been developed
through research and development bullthinsp Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
1 You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the 4 evaluation criteria of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product as follows Section 1 Profile Section 2 RampD Section 3 End User Section 4 Features
2 Each section contains a set of bullet points as suggested inclusions These can be adapted to suit your submission You are not limited to just the suggested inclusions you may include other relevant information
3 Supporting information can be embedded in the body of the submission as a image or url link or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file
4 Please refer to pages 12-14 of this document titled lsquoPREF Submission Formatrsquo for more information You may also login to Awardbase to view an entry example
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
3 END USEREnd User refers to the product benefits delivered through user experienceSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bull Define how the product satisfies customer needs or wants and thereby benefits the end user
bull Define how the product delivers an exemplary user experience
bull Document any benchmarking andor competitor analysis that has been conducted
bull Highlight the product benefits that enhance the appeal of the product to the end user
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission Before you begin to write your submission it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the type of information required in each section The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Maximum Word Count There is no minimum requirement however each section should not exceed 1000 words Any submission that exceeds the 4000 word maxiumum by a small margin will be accepted Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Supporting information is optional and can be embedded as an image or url hyperlink in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance validate or illustrate points or claims contained in your submission Supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission as an image or URL hyperlink andor submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred methods) or uploaded as a separate file Supporting information is not included in the maximum word count for each section Examples of information that could be included are images graphics figurestableschartsgraphs of results statistics reviews research reports process maps any type of technical information and various forms of digital media such as videos or advertising footage Digital media should be viewed online by providing the applicable url link to a website YouTube Flickr etc Each appendix should be numbered (Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 etc) Files should be clearly named using no more than 31 alphanumeric characters using hyphens or underscores only to avoid file corruption Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters including spaces when naming files Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBrsquos) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
4 FEATURESFeatures refers to the distinctive product characteristicsSUGGESTED INCLUSIONS (1000 words maximum)
bullthinsp Demonstrate the product features and how they work
bullthinsp Define any distinctive elements or components of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive capabilities of the product
bullthinsp Define any distinctive physical characteristics of the product
bullthinsp Define the various sizes versions models varieties etc
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONPREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
(Footer)
Page Number
Contents
PREF Submission (Compulsory)
1 Profile 3
2 RampD 4
3 End User 5
4 Features 6
Appendices (Optional)
Appendix 1 ndash URL Links 07
Appendix 2 ndash Video Presentation Links 08
Appendix 3 ndash Customer Charter 09
Appendix 4 ndash Process Map 10
Appendix 5 ndash Research (Not for Publication 11
Appendix 6 ndash Statistics (Not for Publication) 12
List all Appendices (if included)
Cover Page
XYZ Data table wwwurlcomau
Create a table of contents outlining each section and the corresponding page number
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Australian Businss Awards 2020
Organisation Name
Product Name
Page 04 of 12
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
(Footer)
Page 2 of 12Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
(Footer)page 03 of 12
Each page should be numbered consecutively
Section Number 1 PROFiLE (Compulsory)
Section Title
ABC Media Youtube wwwyoutubecom
For Customer Charter Refer to Appendix 1
2 RampD (Compulsory)
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
Appendices should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission
and itemised on the contents page
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
TRITRAINING INNOVATION
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each section Number and name each section
4 FEATURES (Compulsory)
For Statistics refer appendix 6 (Not for Publication)You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
3 END USER (Compulsory)
Page 06 of 12Page 05 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information
Page 07of 12
httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Product Features Explainer Video
httpsyoutubezHEsBWky
Product Promotional Video
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
APPENDIX 1 (Optional)URL Media Links
List of URL links can be included as supporting information
wwwyoutubecomwatchv=Tgsg
httpsourwebsitecomaboutus
httpsourwebsitecom about
wwwproductreviewcomau prRxuHMv
httpsaulinkedincom rRxuHMv
Organisational Promotional Video
Media Article
Link to our website
Web Article
LinkedIn Article
Page 06 of 12
Video URL links can be included as supporting information httpsyoutubezBsHuKy
Great Product Video
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Chart Website wwwourwebsitecomau
Supporting information such as images and url links can be included in the body of the submission
XYZ Image Website wwwourwebsiteglogcomau
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
Document last updated 01022020 1840 PM
12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
Page 09 of 12Page 08 of 12
Page 11 of 12
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when completing your written submission The submission must be created as an unlocked unrestricted printable and copyable PDF or word document The document should be formatted as outlined below
Number and name each appendixNumber and name each appendix
Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX 5 (Optional)Statistical Data (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 4 (Optional)Research amp Analysis (Not for Publication)
APPENDIX 3 (Optional)Process Map
APPENDIX 2 (Optional)Customer Charter
Appendices should be submitted at the end of the document
Each appendix should be cross-referenced in the body of the submission and itemised on the contents page
Each page should be numbered consecutivelyAppendices should
be submitted at the end of the document
The organisation and product name should be included in the footer of each page
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020 Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Org Name Product Name ABA 2020Org Name Product Name ABA 2020
Process maps and infographics can be included as supporting information
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
You may include confidential information as an appendix marked as lsquoNot for Publicationrsquo
PREF SUBMISSION FORMATTRITRAINING INNOVATION
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
TRITRAINING INNOVATIONONLINE ENTRY FORM
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2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
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12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
This page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your written submission via the online entry form THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLYThe online entry form can be found via your Awardbase login at australianbusinessawardscomauprofilelogin
PREF ONLINE ENTRY FORM
Upload Written SubmissionPlease attach the Written Submission as outlined in the corresponding Entry Guidelines
Written Submission
Name of Product
No file chosenChoose File
Product Name
Entrant DetailsPlease confirm the details of the organisation entering the Awards
AgreementI acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms amp Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidlines) and agree to abide by them I certify that all information submitted is true and correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry
Please type in your email address name amp contact number to agree to the Entry Terms amp Conditions as an authorised employee representative or company officer of the organisation
Email Address
Contact Number
Full NameFirst Last
janecitizenorganisationcomau
03 9561 0000 0411 256 999
Jane Citizen
Submit Entry
Organisation NameOrganisation Name
Postal Address
1 Smith Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Can be a PO Box
Award Section Business Award Categories
Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Consumer Product CategoriesPlease select one or more categories from the list below
Product Excellence
Product Innovation
New Product Innovation
Service Innovation
Cloud Innovation
CRM Innovation
ECO Innovation
Process Innovation
Technology Innovation
Marketing Innovation
Digital Innovation
Software Innovation
Mobile Innovation
Logistical Innovation
ERP Innovation
Training Innovation
HR Innovation
CX Awards CX Innovation
Select Categories
Supporting Information gt As specified in the entry guidelines supporting information is optional and can be embedded in the body of the submission or submitted as an appendix at the end of the document (preferred method) or uploaded as a separate file information gt Entries containing multiple files should be compressed and zipped into a folder (no larger than 25MBs) prior to upload The submission and folder should be named as follows OrgName_ABA_2020
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
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12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
assessment process in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards are required to pay the applicable assessment fee (ldquoFeerdquo) as specified in the section titled ldquoAssessment Feerdquo on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the Entry submitted is not selected as an Award Winner in their category in the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business Awards The Convenor will process the refund of Fee paid within 10 business days of the Official Announcement of the national Award Winners by the Convenor(c) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees upon payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate in the international chapter of the Program at The World Business Awards(d) Except as provided the Fee is not refundable
9 ENTRANTrsquoS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) Entrants are solely responsible for the information to be disclosed as part of their entry (including but not limited to any intellectual property rights or confidential information)(b) Entrants warrant that they own or have the right to use any intellectual property comprised within their entry including the Entry Form Written Submission and Supporting Information and that no intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be infringed in submitting the entry or use by the Convenor in accordance with the Terms(c) Entrants will take sole responsibility for protecting their rights in any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their entry Entrants are reminded that disclosure of any intellectual property in the Entry without protection may compromise or invalidate those rights For detailed advice Entrants should consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professional)
10 PUBLICATION BY THE CONVENOR(a) The Convenor may publish details about Award Winners and any or all of their Entries (including Written Submissions and Supporting Information) but excluding any Supporting Information marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo in any media including in print and on-line publications or magazines or on the Program websites and in any associated promotional materials Award Winners may also receive invitations to give media interviews Further information may also be sought from Award Winners to be publicised as part of the Convenorrsquos promotion of the Program(b) Without limiting (a) details of the Award Winners are displayed publicly by the Convenor in the form of a digital authentication page located on the Program website The award authentication outlines the award category the organisation name product name where applicable and displays the licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference
11 PRIVACY(a) The Convenor collects uses discloses and otherwise handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with the terms of its Privacy Policy(b) To protect Entrantrsquos privacy throughout the assessment process the Convenor will not provide any information whatsoever about Entries to anyone other than the Entrant Contacts as specified on the Entry Form The Primary Contact a specified on the Entry Form must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the Program(c) The Convenor will not publish the name of any Entrant nor disclose or reproduce any information from any Entry where that Entrant has not been selected for an Award in respect of that Entry If an Entrant is not successful for an Award then their details remain confidential(d) Any commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the Written Submission submitted by the Entrant All commercially sensitive or confidential information must be submitted as an appendix or separate file and be clearly marked lsquonot for publicationrsquo The Convenor agrees to keep this information confidential and to use it for assessment purposes only
1 DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDSInterested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the Convenors (The ldquoConvenorrdquo) of The Australian Business Awards which seeks to recognise Australiarsquos Business Innovation and Technology Leaders through an established set of business and product award categories to be officially announced by the Convenor (ldquoOfficial Announcementrdquo) Eligible organisations from the national chapter will participate in the international chapter of the program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) at The World Business Awards
2 BINDING AGREEMENT In order to enter the Program the entrant (ldquoEntrantrdquo) must agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions of Entry (ldquoTermsrdquo) presented here Please read these Terms carefully as this is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by submitting an Entry into the Program
3 ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITYThe Program is open to organisations operating in Australia including i Private Companiesii Public Companiesiii Multi-National Subsidiariesiv Government Departmentsv Government Agenciesvi Government Authoritiesvii Statutory Bodiesviii Non-Government Organisationsix Educational Institutionsx Partnerships
4 BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 20 business award categories i The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA]ii The Australian Business Award for Brand Management [BMA]iii The Australian Business Award for Business Technology [BTA]iv The Australian Business Award for Business Excellence [BXA]v The Australian Business Award for Community Contribution [CCA]vi The Australian Business Award for Change Management [CMA]vii The Australian Business Award for Comms Excellence [COM]viii The Australian Business Award for CX Management [CXM]ix The Australian Business Award for Digital CX Management [DCX]x The Australian Business Award for Digital Transformation [DTR]xi The Australian Business Award for HR Management [HRM]xii The Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence [MXA]xiii The Australian Business Award for Process Improvement [PIM]xiv The Australian Business Award for Project Management [PMA]xv The Australian Business Award for Risk Management [RMA]xvi The Australian Business Award for Supply Chain Management [SCM]xvii The Australian Business Award for Service Excellence [SXA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Sustainability [SYA]xix The Australian Business Award for Training Excellence [TRX]xx The Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice [EOC](b) Initiatives delivered through the private public and non-profit sectors are eligible to enter This includes but is not limited to projects programs processes services systems technologies developments ventures and undertakings
5 PRODUCT AWARD CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY(a) There are 18 product award categoriesi The Australian Business Award for Cloud Innovation [CLD] ii The Australian Business Award for CRM Innovation [CRM]iii The Australian Business Award for CX Innovation [CXI]iv The Australian Business Award for Digital Innovation [DIA]v The Australian Business Award for ECO Innovation [ECO]vi The Australian Business Award for ERP Innovation [ERP]vii The Australian Business Award for HR Innovation [HRI]viii The Australian Business Award for Logistical Innovation [LOG]ix The Australian Business Award for Mobile Innovation [MBL]x The Australian Business Award for Marketing Innovation [MKT]xi The Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation [NEW]xii The Australian Business Award for Process Innovation [PCS]xiii The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation [PIA]xiv The Australian Business Award for Product Excellence [PXA]xv The Australian Business Award for Service Innovation [SRV]xvi The Australian Business Award for Software Innovation [SWR]xvii The Australian Business Award for Technology Innovation [TIA]xviii The Australian Business Award for Training Innovation [TRI](b) Products can be tangible or intangible This includes but is not limited to manufactured goods devices equipment services programs projects activities information knowledge
software cloud-based services platforms and systems(c) Products must be complete products not parts thereof A system or component of a product is not eligible to enter on its own unless it is sold separately Prototypes off-tool samples or products still undergoing trials are not eligible to enter Therapeutic goods must have Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval to be eligible to enter(d) Products must comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for the intended marketplace Entrants may be required to provide evidence of compliance(e) The product must be commercially available on the market prior to entry and all product samples must be provided as commercially packaged (including user handbooks instructions instruction manuals installation guides and warranties)
6 SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES(a) The written submission (ldquoEntryrdquo or ldquoEntriesrdquo) must be submitted online via the Program website by the entry deadline (ldquoEntry Deadlinerdquo) as specified on page 3 of this document(b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true current and complete(c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will be deemed invalid(d)The Convenor will not be held responsible for any incomplete damaged corrupt or non-receipt of Entries(e) Entrants must not make any claims that they have been nominated short listed are a runner-up or a finalist for an award (f) There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted from the same organisation(g) Entrants must not use any intellectual property (including trade marks or copyright works) of the Convenorrsquos except as licensed as an Award Winner under clause 12 of these Terms
7 ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES(a) All Entries are assessed in accordance with the entry requirements as set out in this document(b) The Award Winners will be selected at the end of an assessment process coordinated by the Convenor(c) The assessment panel is coordinated by the Convenor at its absolute discretion Members of the assessment panel are required to sign a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries(d) Where product Entries are submitted Entrants may be requested to submit a product sample for assessment (subject to product type classification size and weight restrictions) as deemed appropriate by the Convenor(e) Entrants are responsible for delivery and collection of all products (including the cost of transport) Products can be collected within 30 days of the Official Announcement of the Award Winners Any products not collected within this period will be retained by the Convenor to do with what they deem fit such as use in future exhibition and promotional opportunities or destruction (f) Products are submitted at the Entrantrsquos own risk The Convenor its employees and contractors will not be liable for any damage or loss caused to any products including during transportation dismantling (which may be required for assessment) handling or storage Insurance of any products is the responsibility of the Entrant Insurance to cover damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is considerable(g) The Convenor reserves the right to request additional information concerning any Entry as deemed appropriate by the Convenor (h) The Convenor reserves the right to request evidence of standards and regulatory compliance registration of patents trade marks design registrations or IP ownership where applicable(i) The Convenor reserves the right to refuse to accept any Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program(j) The Convenor reserves the right to make no award in any category if the Entries received do not meet the required standard for that category(k) The Convenorrsquos decision as to selection of Award Winners is final and cannot be appealed(l) The Award Winners will be notified by email prior to the Official Announcement
8 ASSESSMENT FEE amp REFUND POLICY(a) Entrants that successfully progress to the second stage of the
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATIONTERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
17THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2020
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
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12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
17THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS ENTRY GUIDELINES ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2020
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document The contents of this document including the frameworks utilised are protected by copyright and trademark laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions Any unauthorised copying or use of all or part of this document is strictly prohibited Please refer to wwwawardbasecom for more information about Awardbase program management copy 2003-2020 All rights reserved
2020
Winner) in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise is limited to the amount of the Fee (and any Extension Fee) paid to Convenor by Entrant or Award Winner (e) Entrants (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award Winner) must at all times defend indemnify release and hold harmless Convenor and its sponsors officers employees and successors from and against any claim action proceeding liability loss damage cost or expense (including without limitation legal fees) incurred suffered or sustained by Convenor as a result of any claim relating directly or indirectly to (i) A breach by Entrant of these Terms or the Media Guidelines including as a result of or in connection with a claim by a third person that the Entrant has infringed the rights (including intellectual property) of any third person (ii) Use of the Licensed Materials (including the name ldquoThe Australian Business Awardsrdquo and ldquoThe World Business Awardsrdquo) by Award Winner or (iii) Any wilful or negligent act or omission by Entrant
14 GENERAL PROVISIONS141 ASSIGNMENTAward Winner must not assign or otherwise transfer the benefit of the Licence without Convenorrsquos prior written consent
142 WAIVERFailure or neglect by either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of these Terms must not be construed or deemed to be a waiver of that partyrsquos rights under these Terms
143 GOVERNING LAWThese Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria Australia and both parties submit to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Victoria
144 ENTIRE UNDERSTANDINGThese Terms together with the Entry Guidelines and Media Guidelines represents the entire understanding between the parties relating to their subject matter and supersede any prior agreements between the parties
145 NO PARTNERSHIPNothing in these Terms may be construed as creating a relationship of partnership joint venture employment of principal and agent or of trustee and beneficiary
146 JOINT AND SEVERALIf Entrant or Award Winner consists of more than one entity these Terms binds those entities jointly and each of them individually
147 SURVIVALClauses 124(b) 125 126 13 and 14 survive termination or expiry of the Licence
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12 LICENSED MATERIALS ISSUED TO AWARD WINNER Award Winner will receive(a) A non-transferable non-exclusive Licence (The ldquoLicencerdquo)and associated artwork as set out in page 2 of this document (ldquoLicensed Materialsrdquo) supplied by the Convenor to use for the Term (the ldquoTermrdquo) and any extended Term as set out in these terms and in accordance with the Media Guidelines(b) Production of the Licensed Materials will only proceed if the Entry has been selected for the award as determined by the Convenor and is subject to the License Terms and Media Guidelines(c) The Convenor will administer the Licensed Materials and will oversee its proper use to ensure the integrity of the Program
121 LICENCE TERMS(a) The Term of the Licence begins on the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor (b) The Licence is conditional on payment of the Fee in accordance with Clause 8 (c) The Licence continues on an ongoing basis unless it is terminated by the Convenor in accordance with Clause 126
122 USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS BY AWARD WINNER(a) Must not publish any document or sell any product bearing any of the Licensed Materials until the day of the Official Announcement by the Convenor(b) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the manner specified by Convenor in these Terms and Media guidelines(c) Must only use the Licensed Materials in the form supplied to it by Convenor and must not use any other materials obtained by Award Winner from Convenorrsquos website or any other source including any other trade marks owned by Convenor(d) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that may indicate or imply whether directly or indirectly that Convenor has authorised or endorsed the provision of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services or made any representations about the quality of any of Award Winnerrsquos goods or services provided in connection with its business activities(e) Must not do or say anything which may damage the reputation of Convenor or the Program and(f) Must not use or display the Licensed Materials in any way that would be considered defamatory to any person or that would constitute a breach of any law or statute constitute a breach of any law or statute(g) Must only use or display the Licensed Materials in relation to the actual Entry submitted(h) Must where an Award relates to a Product use and display the Licensed Materials only in connection with the marketing advertising packaging and promotion of the actual Product submitted and may not be used in association with(i) Any other product made or marketed by the same organisation(ii) Any previous or subsequent versions of the same Product or identical version of the same Product sold under any other brand names and(iii) Must not be incorporated into the design of the Product or Product packaging
123 QUALITY CONTROL(a) Convenor reserves the right at any time to require Award Winner to provide evidence of how the Licensed Materials are being used by the Award Winner Convenor reserves the right to make inquiries and inspections as required to confirm ongoing compliance by Award Winner with these Terms(b) Award Winner must immediately notify Convenor of any change to Award Winnerrsquos contact information
124 SUB-LICENCE(a) Subject to clause 124(b) Award Winner may permit its consultants and contractors (ldquoConsultantrdquo) to use the Licensed Materials solely on Award Winnerrsquos behalf for the purposes set out in these Terms but only if (i) Consultant agrees to comply with these Terms and (ii) The Consultant agrees to return all copies of the Licensed Materials to Award Winner immediately after ceasing to be employed or engaged by Award Winner(b) Award Winner must ensure that its Consultants comply with these Terms and acknowledges that it is liable for its Consultantsrsquo use of the Licensed Materials and any failure of its Consultants to comply with these Terms
125 CONVENORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(a) The Award Winner acknowledges that it acquires no rights title or interest in or to the Licensed Materials (or copies made) except as expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner acknowledges that the Licensed Materials (including copies) is and will remain the property of Convenor or its successors or assigns and must be returned on request by Convenor(b) Award Winner agrees not to claim that it has any rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials (or any other Convenorrsquos intellectual property) except for those expressly set out in these Terms Award Winner must not take any action or assist any person to take any action which would or might invalidate or put into dispute Convenorrsquos rights title or interest in the Licensed Materials or any other intellectual property
126 TERMINATION(a) Convenor may immediately terminate the Licence and revoke the Award by written notice where(i) The Convenor decides (in its absolute discretion) that the Award Winner has or will bring the Convenor or the Program into question or(ii) The Award Winner does or omits to do anything which may damage the reputation of the Convenor or the Program or(iii) If the Award Winner is found to have provided false misleading or inaccurate information or(iv) The Award Winner is unable to pay its debts or if a receiver administrator or other controller has been appointed over the assets of the Award Winner(v) The Award Winnerrsquos award category organisational type industry region or product classification is no longer included in the Program(b) Without limiting (a) Convenor may terminate the Licence by written notice if Award Winner is in breach these Terms or where the breach is capable of remedy and Award Winner fails to remedy that breach fully within 7 days after being requested in writing by Convenor to do so(c) On termination of the Licence Award Winner must(i) Immediately cease displaying and using the Licensed Materials (ii) Undertake any and all acts necessary to permanently remove the Licensed Materials and any information or other documentation associated with it from all materials manufactured used distributed or published by Award Winner (iii) At Convenorrsquos discretion return or dispose of the Licensed Materials and information in the manner directed by Convenor within 7 days of termination and(iv) Ensure that all Consultants immediately comply with this clause
13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND LIABILITY(a) Entrant acknowledges that it has exercised its independent judgment in submitting the entry and seeking the Licence and has not relied on any representation by Convenor which is not stated expressly in these Terms or upon any descriptions illustrations or specifications contained in any document including catalogues or publicity materials produced by Convenor(b) To the extent permitted by law all warranties guarantees conditions representations and statements (whether express or implied and statutory or otherwise) regarding the condition of the Licensed Materials are excluded Where exclusion of implied warranties or statutory guarantees is not permitted to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos liability for breach of such warranties or guarantees is limited at Convenorrsquos option to re-supply of the affected goods or services or payment of the cost of re-supply(c) Despite anything else in these Terms except clause 12(b) and to the extent permitted by law Convenor will not be liable to any person in respect of any claim or cause of action for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary punitive or other damages or losses arising directly or indirectly out of or relating in any way to the performance or non-performance of these Terms or Award Winnerrsquos use of the Licensed Materials however the liability arises including in contract tort (including negligence) misrepresentation or any other common law equitable or statutory cause of action or otherwise even if the damages or losses were reasonably foreseeable Award Winner hereby releases Convenor its officers and sponsors from and against all such damages or losses(d) To the extent that liability cannot be excluded to the extent permitted by law Convenorrsquos maximum aggregate liability to Entrant (which for the avoidance of doubt includes an Award
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRYTRITRAINING INNOVATION
TERMS amp CONDITIONS OF ENTRY