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AWARDS
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2005 Social
Enterprise Awards
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Award recipients for 2005 (from L to
R) - Gordon
McLean and Diane Batterham (Westgate Health Cooperative - Social Business Award);
Jenny Symcox (Hyden WA - Enterprising Community Award'); and
Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Elizabeth Lew - pictured
following the Awards presentation at the 2005 SEP National
Conference held on 8/9 September.
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Social
Enterprise Award Categories
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Enterprising
Community Award
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For the community
that has been at the forefront in developing new initiatives
in social enterprise, been the most inclusive of community
members; tackled problems within their community by sharing
and working together; and developed a community-wide response
to the social problems it has faced. Entries can be from
individual neighbourhoods, regional or rural communities or
parts of metropolitan areas – either suburb or intra-suburb
level, or from communities of interest.
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Social Business
Award
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For the social
business that has been operating for more than two years as at
30 June 2005, and which is growing their business through
innovation, new markets and entrepreneurial activities.
It should be a business that focuses on developing trade for
the majority of its income, rather than any grant support. To
be eligible, the business must receive grant funding for less
than 40% of its turnover.
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Social
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
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For the individual who
has demonstrated an outstanding entrepreneurial approach to
achieving a social or community purpose over the past year.
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Here's the schedule for the next few months. Don't forget to check regularly for new additions - or complete the box below to receive our
email updates.
16/17
May 2006
Empowering Individuals and Families in the Human
Services - a national Policy conference to explore
public policy for an agenda of
empowerment for individuals and families in
indigenous communities, disability, mental health,
aged care, youth, education, health care,
community building and family strengthening.
CLICK HERE for details
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