Racing and Wagering Western Australia supports the 28th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards
The Awards provide recognition and encouragement for small business achievements and will be open for small businesses, individuals and organisations in Belmont, Perth metropolitan area and across regional Western Australia from June 30th until the 20th of September 2021.
More than 97% of all businesses in WA are small businesses
(https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/about/small-business-sector/facts-and-statistics 2020) and this sector is of key importance as WA moves through unprecedented times.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is the statutory body regulating all greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing throughout WA. RWWA’s charter is to foster the development, promote the welfare and ensure the integrity of the WA racing industry, which provides important economic and social benefits to the State. More than 24,400 people participate in the racing industry in Western Australia, which contributes $821 million to the State’s economy each year.
“Recognising the achievements of a small business within the WA racing industry, RWWA is proud to be the sponsor of the Marjorie Charleson WA Racing Industry Award at the 28th Belmont and Western Australian Business Awards,” RWWA’s Manager Commercial Racing and Planning David Hunter said.
“RWWA’s role is to nurture the development, promote the welfare, and ensure the integrity of the industry, and are excited to be associated with the awards this year.”
To be eligible to enter this award category, the small business can be located either within the City of Belmont or greater Western Australia. Potential entrants for the Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards will be able to access a wide range of support in preparing their submission that includes Free Award Entry Kits, Award Workshops, Webinars, and access to Award Mentors who can assist with tips in preparing award submissions to impress the judging panel.
Winners will be announced at the ‘Night of Stars’ event that will take place in the Ballroom of the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre on Thursday 28th October 2021, 6pm – 8.30pm.
The 28th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards are supported by major sponsors City of Belmont and the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA and coordinated by the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc.
For more information on how to enter the awards and other categories, please contact awards@belmontbec.com or phone: (08) 9479 3777 or view www.belmontbec.com/awards