About the Annual Awards

In 1975 Newcastle Business Club recognised that there were many organisations and individuals that were making significant contributions to the wellbeing or the commonweal of this city.

That year, under the Presidency of David Le Marchant, and with the assistance of John McNaughton and the late Cliff McDonald the Club created an annual award to present to a business, organisation or an individual who had made a significant contribution toward the improvement of industry, culture, education, sport or the well being or commonweal of the citizens of the city of Newcastle.

In the same year, the Newcastle Region Art Gallery project was underway and the Club decided to make a presentation to the Gallery of a major work of art titled “The Summerhouse” by Hilda Rix-Nicholas.

The painting remains an integral part of the Club’s award process. Each year the award recipient is provided with a framed award, which includes a miniature copy of the Rix-Nicholas Summer House painting. The painting symbolises a commitment by this Club and its members to the people of this region and importantly helps us to keep a strong tradition of recognising those who have contributed to the commonweal of the city.

In 2001, under the Presidency of Gordon Blair, the Club’s Committee took the decision to present two awards. It was decided then that selecting just one annual award winner was no longer relevant – given that many of the nominations were both individuals and organisations of outstanding quality. Accordingly, the Committee decided to recognise an individual who has made a great contribution to the City.

In 2012, under the Presidency of Daniel Quinn and with the assistance of Greg Valentine, the Club has created a third award, designed to recognise, support and encourage a young business person, who is an active participant in the wider business community of Newcastle.

Individuals and organisations are permitted to nominate themselves.

The awards lunch is being held on Tuesday, 14November 2017 at Harbourview Function Centre at 12pm.

Nominations close at 5.00pm on Friday, 13 October 2017.

Please complete the below nomination and forward to

We look forward to seeing you at the awards luncheon.

Organisation Application Form

NOMINATOR DETAILS
First name / Last name
Organisation
Email
Phone / Mobile
NOMINEE CONTACT INFORMATION
First name / Last name
Address
Email
Phone / Mobile
SUBMISSION
Organisation name
Organisation Mission & Values
How does the nominee organisation contribute to the commonweal of Newcastle?

Business Person Application Form

NOMINATOR DETAILS
First name / Last name
Organisation
Email
Phone / Mobile
NOMINEE PERSONAL INFORMATION
First name / Last name
Date of Birth / Gender
NOMINEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
Email
Phone / Mobile
SUBMISSION
Job title
Employer
Duties and responsibilities
Period of current employment
Qualifications
How does the nominee contribute to the commonweal of Newcastle?

Young Business Person Application Form

NOMINATOR DETAILS
First name / Last name
Organisation
Email
Phone / Mobile
NOMINEE PERSONAL INFORMATION
First name / Last name
Date of Birth / Gender
NOMINEE CONTACT INFORMATION
Address
Email
Phone / Mobile
SUBMISSION
Job title
Employer
Duties and responsibilities
Period of current employment
Qualifications
How does the nominee contribute to the commonweal of Newcastle?