Award entries close soon

ENTRIES close next Friday, 4 November, for a range of business awards to recognise excellence among central Dandenong retailers.
Organised by the Dandenong Retail Traders’ Association (DRTA), the awards are open to all retailers in Central Dandenong whether they are DRTA members or not.
Entry forms have been circulated through the central business district, complete with conditions of entry, criteria and judging details.
DRTA chairperson Roy Aspinall encouraged all retailers to seriously consider entering one or more of the categories, which include retailer with more than 10 employees; retailer with fewer than 10 employees; innovative retailer (website, marketing, layout of store etc); retailer with excellent store design; and retailer that represents a culture.
The sixth award, the Central Dandenong Retailer of the Year, is to be decided by a judging panel.
The winner will be an automatic entry in the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Premier Regional Business Awards.
“On behalf of our sssociation and the retailers of Central Dandenong I would like to thank the City of Greater Dandenong Council and SignARama for their sponsorship of these awards,” Mr Aspinall said.
Nomination forms can be received by contacting Mr Aspinall on 9793 3487 or committee member Kaye Perrott on 9791 1541.
The winners will be announced at the DRTA annual general meeting and business awards dinner at the Dandenong Club, Heatherton Road, Dandenong, on Tuesday, 29 November at 6.30pm.