18 May 2010

To date, Advantage SA has received 400 nominations for the 2010 Regional Awards.

Advantage SA CEO Nikki Seymour-Smith urged South Australians to continue to support regional South Australia and nominate for the Regional Awards.

“We’ve been encouraged by the support we’ve received thus far for the Regional Awards. But we want South Australians to continue nominating as we are certain that there are many exceptional individuals, groups and businesses in regional South Australia whose efforts are not yet being recognised,” Nikki said.

“Nominating a business, individual, group or project in the Advantage SA Regional Awards ensures that those who are dedicated to promoting pride and development in our regional areas are being recognised for their success and contribution to both their region and the State.”

“For the first time in awards history, nominees can also nominate for the 2010 South Australian of the Year Awards, adding a new dimension to the Regional Awards program.”

“Last year we received 726 nominations for the Awards. I urge South Australians to keep nominating regional success stories so that we can increase this number in 2010. Be quick, nominations close on Friday 4 June.”

2010 winners will be announced at the Advantage SA Regional Awards ceremonies held annually in seven different regions across country South Australia.

Nominating for the Advantage SA Regional Awards is easy. Nominations can be made online by visiting www.advantagesa.com.au, or by collecting a nomination form available from local outlets including visitor centres, shopping centres, Westpac branches, Telstra dealerships, Regional Development Australia offices or by calling Advantage SA on 08 8211 8111.

The Advantage SA Regional Awards are proudly supported by the Government of South Australia and the awards program partner is Regional Development Australia.

2010 Advantage SA Regional Awards regions:
•    Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island
•    Barossa
•    Eyre Peninsula and Western
•    Far North
•    Limestone Coast
•    Murray and Mallee
•    Mid North and Yorke Peninsula


2010 Advantage SA Regional Awards categories:
•    Large Business Category sponsored by Westpac
•    Small Business Category sponsored by Westpac
•    Innovation Category sponsored by the Department of Trade and Economic Development
•    Sports Category sponsored by Nippy’s
•    Sustainability Category sponsored by Hames Sharley
•    Tourism Category sponsored by SA Tourism Commission
•    Youth Category sponsored by Adelaide Showground
•    Arts Category
•    Community Group Category
•    Community Individual Category
•    Hall of Fame sponsored by Telstra

For media information, images and interviews contact Natalie Ciccocioppo
Communications Manager, Advantage SA on 8211 8111 or natalie.ciccocioppo@advantagesa.com.au