ARCIA awards nominations open

Each year, the Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) annual gala dinner publicly recognises excellence through the Industry Excellence awards. All ARCIA members actively involved in the Australian radio communications industry are entitled to nominate and be nominated, provided that the award criteria are satisfied. Members can nominate via various channels such as LinkedIn, member updates and email notifications.

Determination of the award is based on specific criteria for each award, which incorporates the following:

• Commitment - Provides a superior and sustained contribution to the promotion and growth of the Australia radio communications industry.
• Leadership - Demonstrates leadership excellence, encouraging ongoing improvement, learning and knowledge sharing in the workplace.
• Innovation - Exhibits innovation or creativity, promoting operational resourcefulness and performance improvement.
• Team work - Exemplifies excellence and integrity in workplace relationships and contributes to a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Service - Continually contributes to the maintenance and growth of customer relationships, ensuring individual and business practices encourage long-term customer relationships, repeat business and customer satisfaction.

There are eight award categories:

• Apprentice Trainee Award - Open to all apprentices/trainees.
• Professional Sales Award - Open to all sales professionals.
• Customer Service Award - Open to all front counter, customer service, administration and receptionist staff.
• Technical Excellence Award - Open to all ARCIA technicians and technical staff involved in all facets of repair and installation of mobiles, portables and systems.
• Engineering Elegance Award - Open to all ARCIA design, project and systems engineers.
• New Talent Award - Open to all new staff.
• Community Service Award - Open to all industry professionals who contribute significantly to a community function or organisation.
• Peter Wallace Award - Open to any member of the industry who is known to put others before themselves, spread goodwill in the industry, or works to improve the image of the industry as a whole.

Deadline for nominations is 21 October 2013. The online nomination form is at http://www.arcia.org.au/news-and-events/2013-award-nominations.html.