Testimonials

"Presenting our plans and achievements to people who understand the complexities of running a business was a great opportunity to clarify our own history and ambitions. The award itself reinforced that we do have a business model that has great potential for growth, and that we are managing all aspects of starting a business successfully."
Penelope Read
Manager, Blokey Stuff
2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business - Non Franchised

"Winning an Award was fantastic. I would recommend any small business to enter, as it is a great way to have a look at how your business is going."
Michael Porter
Director, Harvey World Travel Parramatta
2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business - Franchised

" It was a privilege to be chosen as one of the finalists. But to actually win an award was a great honour."
Andrew Thompson
Managing Director, Radio 2
2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business (Over 20 Employees)

"It was very satisfying to see community recognition for a company which provides so much to society and the environment."
Moira Davidson-Copping
BP Solar
2003 Winner: Excellence in Contributing to the Environment

"It is a great honour to be nominated for this prestigious awards and gives us the acknowledgement that we are doing the right thing."
Atul Mehta
Partner, Bachmayer-Mehta Specialist Orthodontists
2003 Winner: Excellence in the Operations, Administration or Financial Management of your Business

"It is the ultimate recognition and truly a magical moment which will be treasured always."
Sonia Ferlauto
Director, Accelerated Collections P/L
2003 Winner: Excellence in Sales & Marketing (Up to 20 Employees)

"Given the amount of competitors from our industry in the Parramatta region, winning the sales & marketing award made us feel that the determination to succeed and hard work is paying off."
Sera Awad
'Yes" Home Loans
2003 Winner: Excellence in Sales & Marketing (Over 20 Employees)

"We were delighted to win the award. It has provided us with extra motivation to continue developing unique and innovative training programs for employees."
Annette Young
HR Manager - Hunter Douglas
2003 Winner: Excellence in Training & Developing Your Staff

	TESTIMONIALS

	Loxley on Bellbird Hill owes a lot of its success to the Parramatta Regional Awards for Business Excellence over the past 3 years. They have increased staff pride at every level and boosted our credibility and branding across Australia and overseas. We have also formed some incredibly profitable partnerships with government, other businesses and in our own community. Regards Paul Maher

	Children's entertainment venue Tik Tocs won the prestigious Suncorp Business of the Year Award at a sensational awards presentation night at Parramatta's Riverside Theatres on Wednesday night. "This is a dream come true," said Tik Tocs' joint owner Julianne Cusumano. "When we opened this business I believed we would receive an award within three years, and we received this with three days to go." Ms Cusumano praised her staff saying, "we would not have achieved the success they had without their fantastic efforts." Julianne and Vincent Cusumano Owners 2005 Suncorp Business of the Year 2005 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business 2005 Winner: Excellence in Staff Training and Development

	"Vulcanite is a proud recipient of the Suncorp Business of the Year Award for 2004. This prestigious award has generated much interest in media circles providing articles on Vulcanite in all local newspapers and business publications culminating in a feature article in October edition of BRW. The whole award experience has been a very rewarding one allowing our company to navel gaze and concentrate on the important issues flagged by the award entry process. The secret to Vulcanite success is the people and this award acknowledges their fantastic achievements" Matthew Park Managing Director 2004 Suncorp Business of the Year 2004 Winner: Excellence in the Development of a New Product 2004 Winner: Excellence in Developing an Export Market

	"What took me most by surprise in winning an award was the effect it had on our team. While they have always had pride in their work, the sense of achievement and pride they felt as a result was beyond what I had imagined. Out of the many many positive results being part of the Awards had for our company, the effect it had on team morale and relations is possibly the most important." Sonia Ferlauto Director - Accelerated Collection Services 2003 Winner: Excellence in Sales & Marketing 2002 Winner: Excellence in the Implementation of New Technology
"Presenting our plans and achievements to people who understand the complexities of running a business was a great opportunity to clarify our own history and ambitions. The award itself reinforced that we do have a business model that has great potential for growth, and that we are managing all aspects of starting a business successfully." Penelope Read Manager, Blokey Stuff 2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business - Non Franchised "Winning an Award was fantastic. I would recommend any small business to enter, as it is a great way to have a look at how your business is going." Michael Porter Director, Harvey World Travel Parramatta 2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business - Franchised " It was a privilege to be chosen as one of the finalists. But to actually win an award was a great honour." Andrew Thompson Managing Director, Radio 2 2003 Winner: Excellence in Starting a New Business (Over 20 Employees) "It was very satisfying to see community recognition for a company which provides so much to society and the environment." Moira Davidson-Copping BP Solar 2003 Winner: Excellence in Contributing to the Environment "It is a great honour to be nominated for this prestigious awards and gives us the acknowledgement that we are doing the right thing." Atul Mehta Partner, Bachmayer-Mehta Specialist Orthodontists 2003 Winner: Excellence in the Operations, Administration or Financial Management of your Business "It is the ultimate recognition and truly a magical moment which will be treasured always." Sonia Ferlauto Director, Accelerated Collections P/L 2003 Winner: Excellence in Sales & Marketing (Up to 20 Employees) "Given the amount of competitors from our industry in the Parramatta region, winning the sales & marketing award made us feel that the determination to succeed and hard work is paying off." Sera Awad 'Yes" Home Loans 2003 Winner: Excellence in Sales & Marketing (Over 20 Employees) "We were delighted to win the award. It has provided us with extra motivation to continue developing unique and innovative training programs for employees." Annette Young HR Manager - Hunter Douglas 2003 Winner: Excellence in Training & Developing Your Staff