The awards have been scheduled for Saturday November 3 and will now move to the Buchanan Park Entertainment Centre to accommodate the growing annual demand for tickets.

Event Manager, Katie Schrodter of Commerce North West the new venue and a secret over the top theme will have patrons toasting a job well done.

Recognising and rewarding the efforts and achievements of individuals and businesses throughout the region; nominations for the Northern Outback Business Awards are also set to open a little earlier this year, with businesses and individuals from the local Government areas of Boulia, Burke, Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Croydon, Doomadgee, Etheridge, Flinders, McKinlay, Mornington, Mount Isa and Richmond eligible to apply.

Offering up one of the region’s most prestigious social night of nights, the annual Awards are an opportunity to recognise innovative business processes, product development, sustainability and overall business success.

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With 27 categories plus the Hall of Fame awards, Commerce North West president Travis Crowther said he was expecting big numbers for nominations and even bigger numbers on the night.

“Last year we were overwhelmed with our tickets selling out very fast,” Mr Crowther said. “With 400 seats available thanks to the move to the Entertainment Centre, and the optimistic vibe among the regional business community we are excited to see how nominations and the evening fares. With some great entertainment and a delicious three course meal the night should once again be a success.”

Award categories in 2018 will include Business Growth, Business Innovation, Sustainability in Business, New Investment, Corporate Citizenship, Workplace of Choice, and Community Organisation.

Recognising individual contribution in business, the public is also encouraged to nominate for excellence in service, commitment to customers and ethical behaviour in three customer service hero award categories: Services Sector, Skilled Sector and Community Sector.