Be in the running for the 2009 Marina of the Year

2:45 AM Wed 14 Jan 2009 GMT

'Akuna Bay Marina, a former winner of Marina of the Year.' .

The Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) has announced a call for entries for the 2009 Marina of the Year Awards.

The competition will be run by MIAA and the winner trophies and excellence certificates for finalists will be presented as part of the Marinas 2009 Conference dinner 26 May on the Gold Coast.

Open to all marinas across Australia, the award bases its criteria on social, economic and environmental sustainability, taking into account marina design and presentation, scope of services and facilities, customer service, environmental programs, involvement in the industry and contribution to the local economy and tourism.

Executive Officer of MIAA, Colin Bransgrove says that while the application process is far less onerous than in previous years, the integrity of the award will not be compromised. He confirmed that a site visit by an independent and qualified assessor will be included as part of judging the short-listed marinas in each category (under 85 berths or 85 berths and over).

"In this challenging economic climate here is a chance for marinas to significantly boost their profile. It is a wonderful opportunity for marinas to review and assess their business performance through the entry process," he added.
Application form for entry can be downloaded from the MIAA web site at www.marinas.net.au

More at www.marinas.net.auor contact Colin Bransgrove, Executive Officer, MIAA.
Tel: (02) 94395806 or 0434 018010 or email: [email protected]

by MIAA

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