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how to enter

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How to Enter

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Check the rules and eligibilityReview the entry criteria and make sure you meet the requirements for your chosen category.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Choose your category (or categories)You can enter one or multiple categories.However, you can only submit one entry per category.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Create your accountSet up (or log in to) your Business NSW account and start your entry in the Awards Portal.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Prepare your submissionDraft your answers to each question.We recommend writing your submission offline (Word or Google Docs) so you can review and refine before submitting.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Submit your entryUpload your completed submission via the Awards Portal before the closing date. (Late entries are not accepted, and submissions cannot be edited after the deadline.)” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Each submission is independently reviewes and scored by an anonymous panel of expert judges after entries close.” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”the Finalists are announced on monday the 20th of july ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”87ba9eac-2e5c-4c39-9138-42b13ba99c3c” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”b7ce7859-bde1-49ce-ace0-1484a092833e” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-11d3dbbb-f6dc-4fb8-929b-9d6994368d00%22:%91%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

Tips for Entrants

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Entrant Rules

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Entrant Rules

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Entrant Rules

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Good luck to all nominees and participants in the Lismore Business Awards!

Wishing you every success on the night and throughout the awards process. If you need any support or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to fellow local businesses or Business Lismore. The community is here to help and support one another.

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Portal Link

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Click here for portal access

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Contact Info

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admin@lismorechamber.com.au

0492 902 840

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