The Newport Organic Collective, affectionately known as “NOC”, has won a “Business Excellence” award, Community Groups NFT category – from the City of Hobsons Bay. Other winners include local cafes, franchises and Australia wide companies.
The criteria assessed by the judges in all categories included;
- Business Panning & financial management
- Marketing
- Customer service
- Community involvement
- Professional development
- Environmental Sustainability
NOC President, Madeleine Ellis, and Members Liz Maasen & Marianne Lavelle accepted the Award on behalf of the Members at a Gala dinner on October 22.
NOC was established in June 2009 by a project team as part of a Diploma of Sustainability. The team fast tracked the establishment process and used Community Based Social Marketing theory, combined with business skills, to get NOC off the ground. Once established as a legal entity under the Incorporation Act committee members were formally elected. All of the project team have taken an ongoing, active role in NOC, with most taking Committee roles.
For more information about NOC contact Madeleine Ellis 0409 712 003
Newport Organic Collective wins a Business Excellence Awards.