By participating in the program, entrepreneurs can connect with their peers and business leaders, access cutting edge technology and relevant insights to help navigate their growth journey, share their stories and raise the profile of their companies and teams.
Receiving recognition as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist delivers an enormous range of benefits, including:
Key Dates for EOY 2024
The ATSE Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award celebrates STEM research and development by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or communities which is based on, or significantly incorporates or builds on, Traditional Knowledge.
The Award acknowledges and recognises an individual, team, community, or organisation respectfully and successfully applying Australian Traditional Knowledge in contemporary innovation contexts.
The winning nominee will receive a cash prize and medal.
The Award criteria are:
Nominations close 13 May, 2025
The program recognises and honours the outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations making a real impact on health and safety across Australia and New Zealand.
Categories:
Winners will be announced at the National Safety Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner on 23 October, 2025 at the e Sheraton Hyde Park.
Award nominations are open to any Australian operated business, organisation, alliance or individual in the public or private sector with a workplace health and safety initiative that complies with one of the nine categories.
We encourage all organisations, regardless of sizes, to apply to the awards as entries are judged on the innovation and excellence of the health and safety initiative and award criteria.
The only exception to this is Category 2 where sub-categories have been set up based on organisation size. Please ensure you select the relevant sub-category.
Following a successful launch in Victoria, the ACE Hub is expanding the CIRCO Circular Business Design Workshop across Australia. In 2024, teams from Officeworks, Coles, Reece, Bega, Eagle Lighting, Barwon Water, Godfrey Hirst, and Adorn joined the program. Now, businesses nationwide can access this proven training.
CIRCO helps companies understand their value chain, identify lost value, and explore circular business opportunities that deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits. More than 3,000 companies worldwide have trained in CIRCO since its 2015 launch in the Netherlands, with two-thirds actively implementing circular strategies.
Flexible CIRCO Training Options:
The first nationwide CIRCO training begins May 6.
Apply now here to transform your business through circular design!
Cessnock is more than just the gateway to the Hunter Valley—it’s a prime location for business investment.
With proximity to major transport routes, the Port of Newcastle, and Newcastle and Cessnock Airports, and backed by strong infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a rapidly growing economy, Cessnock offers seamless connectivity for businesses ready to expand.
The region’s economic output exceeds $6.2 billion annually, with tourism alone contributing $501 million.
Key industries, including manufacturing, health care, aerospace, and agriculture, are thriving, while specialist training in viticulture, hospitality, and heavy machinery supports workforce growth.
With a projected population of nearly 112,000 by 2041 and 4,000 new homes underway, Cessnock is one of Regional NSW’s fastest-growing LGAs.
Beyond business, Cessnock delivers an unbeatable lifestyle—wine country, national parks, stunning scenery, and world-class sporting and cultural facilities.
A lower cost of living and a supportive business environment make it an ideal place to work, invest, and live.
Be part of Cessnock’s success. Explore the opportunities, invest with confidence, and grow in a region that’s built for the future.
View our Investment Prospectus here
The Hunter Region of NSW boasts Australia’s largest regional economy, generating over $86 billion in gross regional product and supporting approximately 59,500 businesses.
Home to one of Australia’s largest ports, a top 200 global university, and one of the country’s fastest-growing regional airports—serving over 1.2 million passengers annually—the Hunter is a thriving hub for business and investment.
Beyond its economic strength, the region offers unmatched lifestyle benefits and a strategic business advantage, making it an ideal place to invest, work, and live.
The Hunter Investment Prospectus provides an in-depth look at the region’s opportunities, advantages, and potential for growth.
You will find Cessnock on Page 69.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, are an annual celebration of volunteering in NSW.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are an annual program aimed at recognising the incredible dedication, effort and community service of our state’s volunteers, volunteer leaders and volunteer teams.
All nominees must:
There are 7 categories for the Awards. These include:
| Young Volunteer of the Year | 24 years and under |
| Adult Volunteer of the Year | 25 to 64 years |
| Senior Volunteer of the Year | 65 years and over |
| Volunteer Team of the Year | Two individuals or over |
| Emergency Volunteer of the Year | An individual or teams volunteering in emergency prevention, preparation, response, or recovery efforts. |
| Volunteer Leader of the Year | A designated volunteer manager, a team of volunteer managers or a registered not-for-profit organisation |
| Not-for-Profit Voluntary Governance Award | An unpaid board of directors or individual board member, who exemplifies excellence in governance |
Nominations close 23 May, 2025
Go Circular is excited to launch ‘Winding Down Wineries Waste,’ a pioneering project to reduce food and organic waste in the Hunter Valley wine region. Funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, this project aims to create a replicable model for waste reduction that can be applied across wine regions throughout Australia.
Partnering with key industry associations, local councils, and sustainability leaders, including the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, Cessnock Council, Hunter Culinary Association, Loop Organics and winery with restaurants, we will co-design innovative solutions that equip stakeholders with the skills to drive long-lasting change.
Be a part of the change to create a ‘Circular Economy Hub’ in the heart of the Hunter Valley, while reducing your food waste and creating a ‘greener’ hospitality sector.
We are looking for wineries with restaurants, and restaurants in the Hunter Valley to take part in this project, with the aim to:
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The independent review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) is seeking more feedback!
Your input will help:
Share your experience by taking a quick online survey.
The survey has up to 8 optional questions and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. You can choose to answer only the questions that matter most to you.
We welcome responses from:
Survey closes 31 March, 2025
The School Student Broadband Initiative is an Australian Government program that offers free nbn home internet until 30 June 2028 for up to 30,000 families and carers who look after school age children and do not have an active nbn connection.
To qualify for the School Student Broadband Initiative, families and carers must: