Workshop 1
Date and Time Wed 11 February 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Topic Know your product and how to enter the Awards
Facilitator Sharon Raguse - Tourism Queensland

Workshop 2
Date and Time Wed 25 February 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Topic Business Planning
Facilitator Roger Seach - Harmonic Business Design

Workshop 3
Date and Time Wed 18 March 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Topic Marketing Planning
Facilitator Pip Close

Workshop 4
Date and Time Wed 22 April 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm
Topic Sustainability/Environment
Facilitator Sally MacKinnon - The Ethos Foundation

To confirm your place at these workshops contact Council's Office of Economic Development on 5540 5314 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Key Dates for the Scenic Rim Regional Tourism Awards:

Nominations Close Friday 20 February
Submissions Close Friday 1 May
Site Visits Wednesday 1 April – Friday 1 May
Judging Thursday 14 May
Awards Night Thursday 21 May to be held @ the Centre for Arts and Culture,82 Brisbane St, Beaudesert

6 Great Reasons to Enter the Awards:

• The questions and criteria have been designed to help businesses develop their annual business plan
• Your entry provides you with an accurate record and overview of your business each year
• Winners will have their entry into the Tourism Queensland Awards subsidised by Scenic Rim Regional Council
• Winners and finalists will be recognised at a regional and possibly state level in relevant media and newsletters
• The Awards Night will be a great networking opportunity with great entertainment, great food and of course great company
• Highlight the prominence of the Scenic Rim at a regional and state level in the tourism industry

To download a copy of the entry pack or the category criteria/questions visit www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au