Mayor’s Commendation Awards for Local Businesses
Published on 24 February 2021
An inaugural Mayor’s Commendation Awards program will be launched by Burwood Council later this year to recognise and support local businesses in the area.
The Awards will recognise small businesses that have made a significant contribution to Burwood’s sense of place and celebrate establishments that have operated continuously within the Burwood Local Government area for a minimum of 10 years.
“Business plays a vital role in the vibrancy and success of our local area and it is important we recognise and honour their contribution - both economically and socially - to our local area,” Mayor John Faker said.
Businesses will be encouraged to nominate for the following categories:
- Bronze Commendation (10+ years)
- Silver Commendation (25+ years)
- Gold Commendation (40+ years)
- Intergenerational Family Business Commendation (2+ generations)
- Business Impact Commendation (to recognise new and emerging local businesses that have contributed to raising the profile of Burwood or have made a significant contribution to the local community).
The Mayor’s Commendation Awards program will launch in April with the winners announced during NSW Small Business Month in October 2021.
“Council plays an important role in supporting local businesses that contribute to the dynamism of Burwood and the local economy,” Mayor John Faker said.
“Given all the challenges small businesses have faced during the pandemic it is important that we continue to develop initiatives to support them.”