尽管全球经济不景气, 2009年”悉尼商业大奖”冲破了近600个提名的历史纪录. 不仅提名商户数量是2008年的两倍, 而且市民投票数是去年的三倍 (计34,900票). 其中, 许多得到提名的企业来自非常强劲的悉尼中心地区的华人商界, 并有几家在决赛圈中占有一席之地.
     悉尼市长Clover Moore MP说, 投票已于8月16日结束, 巨大的投票数目显示出中小型企业在悉尼经济活动中的重要性.
     “悉尼市政府辖区内的中小型企业创造的生产总值, 占整个新州国内生产总值的12.5% 和澳大利亚国内生产总值的近5%.”
     “我市拥有超过2万中小型企业. “悉尼商业奖”展示了我们致力于支持商业企业走向成功和可持续性发展.”
     “重要的是, 该奖项同时认可在可持续发展, 公平贸易和社会责任方面起领头作用的商业, 并鼓励优秀的企业公民意识和企业责任.”
     “很高兴地看到, 在最佳环境商业类别, 这么多脚踏车相关企业被提名并获得这么多的选票. 这折射了我市在未来4年内拨款700万元建立一个跨区域的有效脚踏车道网络的进程.
     “此外, 对今年新设置的公平贸易奖类别的热情响应, 反映了商业企业通过公平贸易帮贫扶困的决心大增, 不仅通过与供货商的关系, 还通过促进和推广公平贸易理念和企业营销实践中的伦理关系.”
     “这些奖项也是一种很好的企业自我推广方式, 并在不景气的经济环境下建立一些有价值的关系网络.” 穆尔女士说.
     通过网上或手机短信, 提名和投票始于7月3日开始. 每个奖项的前五个提名商业取得决赛资格. 决赛优胜者将于10月20日在”悉尼商业奖”颁奖晚宴上宣布.
     进入决赛的名单如下:
City of Sydney Business Awards 2009 - Finalists
Accommodation - Luxury, Deluxe & Boutique
Quality Hotel Cambridge
Quest Potts Point
The Atlas Serviced Apartments
Vulcan Hotel
Wyndham Vacation Resort Asia Pacific Sydney
Accommodation - Standard & Budget
BIG hostel
Glebe Point YHA
Ibis Sydney King Street Wharf
Pensione Hotel Sydney
Westend Backpackers
Cafes (casual dining)
CREMA 55
MISSCHU
Salad Bar
SizeMatters Eatstation
The Gusstop
Charity
Birrung Gallery World Vision Australia
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation
COCOS - Coptic Orthodox Community Outreach Service
CREATE Foundation
South Sydney Community Aid Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre
Cultural & Creative Services
CarriageWorks
Museum of Contemporary Art
Queen Street Studio
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir
The Laugh Garage Comedy Club
Disability Inclusiveness Award
Australian Employers' Network on Disability
Best Buddies Australia
IDEAS NSW - Information on Disability & Education Awareness Services
Education & Training
Australian Institute of Commerce and Language
Barista Basics Coffee Academy
Real Corporate Partners
Sydney Photographic Workshops
Tom Bass Sculpture Studio School
City of Sydney Business Awards 2009 – Finalists (cont.)
Environmental Business
Bicycle NSW
Big Switch Projects
BikeSydney Inc
Jackgreen
Love Recycled
Fair Trade
Bholu Pty Ltd
Cocolo Chocolate
My Ecofriend
Oxfam Shop Broadway
Republica Coffee
Financial Services
AAA Commercial Mortgages
Holistic Home Loans
Investor Capital
The Mortgage Professionals
WLM Financial Services Pty Ltd
Food & Beverage Retail
7-Eleven Store
Bakerman Patisserie
bistroteque
The Deli Erskineville
Thomas Dux Grocer Surry Hills
Healthcare & Fitness
Bio Compatible Dentistry
City Clinic
Jensen's Tennis Centre
Pyrmont Dental Health
V Club
Household & General Retail
Afficionados of the Nod
buds&bowers
Gallery at the Wentworth
Kitcheners Kitchens
Silhouette Smash Repairs
Information & Communication Technology
IT Smart Solutions
Logicall Communications
MyNetFone
Sentia Australia Pty Ltd
ziller
Manufacturing & Construction
Ag's Carpentry & Joinery
Bragg Printing
Brazil Clean
Melbourne Perfume Company
South Sydney Pest Control
Marketing & Communications
BrandQuest Pty Ltd
Cohort Digital
holla advertising
RANDEM Media
unimail
Professional & Business Services
ARW Chartered Accountants
Lucky You Found Me
POLYGLOT GROUP
Raine & Horne Chinatown
Space Commercial Property
Pubs, Hotels, Nightclubs & Venues
Bowlers’ Club
Doltone House
NSW Leagues' Club
Slip Inn
The White Horse
Restaurants
Almond Bar
Emperor's Garden Restaurant
Five Stars Thaitanic Restaurant
Komachi Japanese Restaurant
Mulligan's Restaurant
Retail Beauty
Desmond & Molly Jones Hairdressing
Sas&Lou
Spabar
Stevie English Hair
Suki Hairdressing
Retail Fashion
Blue Spinach
CAPITAL-L
DFS Australia Pty Ltd
Kruvell
The Fabric Store
City of Sydney Business Awards 2009 – Finalists (cont.)
Specialty Retail & Wholesale
Hobbyco
Iced Affair
Mama Kaz
RedBalloon
SleeveMasters Tattoo Studio
Takeaway Food & Catering Services
Chop Chop Your Sandwich Shop
D.A.R.E Delicious And Responsible Eating
freshcatering
Luneburger German Bakery
Summerrolls
Tourism
Australian National Maritime Museum
ecruising.travel
Great Race
Sydney Showboats
Ultimately Sydney

 
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