To assist you with your application, please carefully read this document and then use the following checklist to ensure you have included all the information required.
Ensure all selection criteria are addressed on your application form.
Please note: Applications may not be accepted for judging, if all requested information / selection criteria has not been completed.
CHECKLIST
Please check box ☒, as each point is marked off.
Have you submitted your application/s using the appropriate generic application form/s from the HMA website at http://www.hma.org.au/nominations/.aspx, with all selection criteria being addressed as specified on the form/s? / ☐Have you completed the Manufacturer of the Year Section 2, Questions 7-11? / ☐
Have you completed the company details on the front page? / ☐
Have you supplied your current company logo in high resolution colour in JPEG or TIFF and EPS file format and copied it onto your USB? / ☐
Have you supplied your company profile and copied it onto your USB?
(5 dot points) / ☐
Have you supplied your information about the product/concept and copied it onto your USB? (5 dot points) – only if a product/concept is pertinent to the category you are submitting. / ☐
Have you supplied a minimum of 2 photographs of the product/concept in high resolution TIFF or JPEG format, and copied them onto your USB? / ☐
When you have completed ALL the categories you are submitting, save them ALL onto 1 USB in theirseparate respective foldersas outlined in the Guidelines on the HMA website – www.hma.org.au – Nominate for an Award - then post the USB to the HMA, as per the details below:
CAROL McEWAN
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
HUNTER MANUFACTURING AWARDS INC.
C/- McEWAN AND PARTNERS,
PO BOX 332
THE JUNCTION NSW 2295
OR DELIVER TO
CAROL McEWAN
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
HUNTER MANUFACTURING AWARDS INC.
C/- McEWAN AND PARTNERS,
SUITE 1, 91 FREDERICK STREET,
MEREWETHER NSW 2291
NOTE
You may also wish to enter a submission into the Hunter Business Chamber Awards. Please visit the Hunter Business Chamber website at http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/Hunter/Events/Hunter-Business-Awards for more details.
SPECIAL INFORMATION relating to the HMA BOARD AWARD
The hma board award is a discretionary award.
the crITERIA FOR THE HMA BOARD AWARD ARE BASED ON THE COLLECTIVE DATA FROM ALL OTHER SUBMISSIONS A COMPANY HAS ENTERED IN, excluding the Manufacturer of the Year which is a separate nomination section.
ELIGIBILITY
➢ COMPANIES NEED TO HAVE BEEN OPERATING FOR MORE THAN 18 MONTHS
➢ COMPANIES NEED TO SHOW THAT THEY ARE HEADING IN A DIRECTION THAT IS BOTH POSITIVE AND VISIONARY
➢ If the judge is satisfied that a submission IN ANY OF THE GENERAL Categories (safety, pEOPLE skills and development, Environmental, Product Design, innovation, manufacturing process, technology, marketing, EXPORT), possesses the relevant evidence to address the necessary criteria for the HMA Board Award, the submission will be further considered FOR THE HMA BOARD AWARD
➢ The Winner of the HMA Board Award is eligible to win an award in another category, but cannot win both the HMA Board Award and the Manufacturer of the Year Award.
➢ The Winner of the HMA Board Award does not need to have won an award in another CATEGORY to be eligible to BE ASSESSED FOR the HMA Board Award
➢ THE WINNER OF The HMA Board Award WILL BE AWARDED THE PRIZE OF a trip for one person to an international EVENT OR trade expo that will assist the company to expand and grow and ALSO, benefit the recipientS with an opportunity to showcase THEMSELVES in the global marketplace.
➢ THERE IS NO NOMINATION FORM TO BE COMPLETED FOR THIS CATEGORy
Terms and Conditions regarding the
2016 HMA Board Award
The winner of this Award will be rewarded with an overseas trip for ONE PERSON to a Trade Expo or event, pertinent to the winner's/ company's line of business.
The trip is to take place in 2016 and will be arranged through the HMA's "In Kind" Travel Sponsors, helloworld, HTG, Newcastle.
The prize covers the cost of 1 economy class return airfare inclusive of taxes and insurance with Qantas Airways (Sydney-Destination-Sydney), plus $2,000 towards accommodation and incidental costs.
As a follow up to the trip, a report is to be submitted (within one month of returning from the trip) to the HMA Board of Directors. The report should demonstrate the benefits and impact of the trip on the person and/or company. The information will be used by HMA to profile and promote future Awards and will be posted on the HMA website to highlight the successful outcomes achieved by winning such a prize.
The Winner may also be requested to speak at one of the HMA's future events to share the experience of such a trip with other manufacturers.
Nominations are open to any manufacturing company that has made an application for an award in at least one or a number of the 2016 listed award general categories - safety, pEOPLE skills and development, Environmental, Product Design, innovation, manufacturing process, technology, marketing, EXPORT.
HMA Board and Judging Panel
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EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD SPONSOR
Company Details
Company Name:Address:
Suburb:
Postcode:
Website:
No. of Employees
No. of Years Company has been operating
Contact Person’s Details
Contact Name:Email:
Phone Number:
Mobile Number:
The contact person may be contacted in the case of a company/plant site visit by a judge
PLEASE NOTE –
1. If selected as a Finalist in the 2016 HMA, you could be contacted by NBN Television who may showcase your company / product in the week leading up to the Awards event, which is to be held on Friday, 21st October 2016
You have the opportunity to decline this opportunity if you wish.
Please ensure you indicate your preference, as below, by BOLDING one of the options.
• In the event I am chosen as a Finalist in the 2016 HMA I would be happy for NBN to showcase my company if the opportunity arises
• In the event I am chosen as a Finalist in the 2016 HMA I would prefer it if I was not contacted by NBN to showcase my company
As part of the Awards’ support and promotion of its applicants, HMA could include your company on their website and as part of their social media content – Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Vimeo, You Tube, Pinterest.
The process may include sharing text and images from your company website and / or social media pages.
You have the opportunity to decline this opportunity if you wish.
Please ensure you indicate your preference, as below, by BOLDING one of the options.
• I am happy to be promoted via the HMA’s social media to further promote my company
• I do not wish to be included on HMA’s website or in any of HMA’s social media to further promote my company.
Excellence in PEOPLE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Nominations are open to manufacturing companies for consideration of the Excellence in PEOPLE and SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Award at the annual Hunter Manufacturing Awards.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO ENSURE YOU ARE SUBMITTING IN THE CORRECT CATEGORY.
DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD CATEGORY
Nominations are invited from any manufacturing company that has introduced an innovative People and Skills Development programme that has contributed to an improvement in the performance of a manufacturing company (provide tangible evidence of these improvements where possible).
The People and Skills Development programme may be in partnership with any training provider, registered training organisation (RTO) or other company, however, the application into the category is open only to the manufacturing company that employs those undertaking the programme.
An organisation with People and Skills Development focus is one that manages people development, their work activities and their performance with the goal of optimising current and future use of individual talent and the cultivation of collaborative teams/units to support current & evolving business needs.
The judges will look for examples of innovation in People and Skills Development demonstrated by, but not limited to, 'out of the ordinary' concept, provision of meaningful, measurable, 'portable' qualifications, improvements in overall company skill levels and operational performance, evidence of 'co-operative' training arrangements, use of multiple delivery vehicles, raising the capability level of teams to improve collaboration and customer service, improvements in leadership capability, employee engagement and culture and morale, use of or embedding of Diversity and Inclusion and community involvement.
Note - Applicants may find that their application into the Excellence in People and Skills Development category may also be a 'fit' for another category, such as Rising Star Award, Apprentice of the Year Award, Safety, Manufacturing Process, etc.
By adapting the information to fit the criteria of other categories you give yourself the opportunity for your product, process etc to be profiled in more than one sector.
EACH OF THE LISTED CRITERIA MUST BE ADDRESSED AND WHERE POSSIBLE, EVIDENCE PROVIDED
Photographs, drawings, etc. may be included as an ATTACHMENT to this Application Form and labeled clearly and then copied onto the USB with your Application Form, e.g. Question 3 – evidence provided/
Please address the following criteria and restrict the content of each criteria response to 200 words or less. For example; Question 1 can only have a maximum of 200 words.
EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE and SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Please address the following criteria and restrict the content of each criteria response to 200 words or less. For example; Question 1 can only have a maximum of 200 words.
NOTE – Questions 1 – 6 relate to the PEOPLE and SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Award and Questions 7 – 11 relate to the Manufacturer of the Year Award. Please complete all criteria to be eligible for both Awards if entering both categories.
Any accompanying documentation provided 'as evidence', may either be inserted as part of this form, or, as an attachment to this application. Attachments must be labeled according to the question number – e.g. question 3- evidence provided and copied onto the USB along with a copy of this form. / JUDGE'S USE ONLY / JUDGE'S USE ONLYPlease restrict the content of each criteria response to 200 words or less. / Actual Score / Criteria Value
SECTION 1 – QUESTIONS 1 – 6 – PEOPLE and SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AWARD
1. Describe the People and Skills Development process and any qualifications or other outcomes that participants receive. This may be nationally recognised or internally recognised. / 5
2. How does this People and Skills Development process meet the business requirements of your organisation and is it part of a documented business plan, workforce development and capability development plan? / 10
3. What do you see as innovative about this particular People and Skills Development process? Innovations may include factors such as the source of participants, the content or delivery mode, partnerships with other companies or several deliverers. / 15
4. Describe any benefits of this training to safety, environmental sustainability or the health and welfare of staff. / 10
5. Show how this People and Skills Development process has improved the business outcomes of the organisation, either through increased output, reduced costs, delivery performance or customer satisfaction. / 10
6. Describe the benefits of this People and Skills Development programme for participants. / 10
TOTAL / 60
SECTI0N 2 – MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Any accompanying documentation provided 'as evidence', may either be inserted as part of this form, or, as an attachment to this application. Attachments must be labeled according to the question number – e.g. question 3- evidence provided and copied onto the USB along with a copy of this form. / JUDGE'S USE ONLY / JUDGE'S USE ONLY
Please restrict the content of each criteria response to 200 words or less. / Actual Score / Criteria Value
SECTI0N 2 –QUESTIONS 7 – 11 - MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD
7. What benchmarks do you employ to conclude that your organisation continues to demonstrate "world class performance" in manufacturing? / 10
8. Demonstrate the sustainability of your products and services / 10
9. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement process / 10
10. What is your management Philosophy and Employee Commitment / 10
11. Can your company demonstrate Community Support and Involvement / 10
TOTAL / 50
Question 1: Describe the People and Skills Development process and any qualifications or other outcomes that participants receive. This may be nationally recognised or internally recognised
Question 2: How does this People and Skills Development process meet the business requirements of your organisation and is it part of a documented business plan, workforce development and capability development plan??
Question 3: What do you see as innovative about this particular People and Skills Development process? Innovations may include factors such as the source of participants, the content or delivery mode, partnerships with other companies or several deliverers