North West Community Business Awards

Nick Blight Hospitality & Tourism Awards Nomination Form

The Nick Blight Awards are sponsored by the City of Port Adelaide All applicants need to answer Questions 1 - 3, as well as an additional award specific question as outlined below

• Best Tourism Experience (Question 4a)

• Best Food and Beverage Experiences (Questions 4b)

You can also upload evidence to support your application, and ensure all written answers follow the SPARES framework (Situation, Plan/Action, Achieved Result, Reflection, Evidence, Summary). This framework keeps responses clear, concise and assessor-friendly.

Business Details

About Your Business

In 200–300 words, paint a picture of who you are, what you do, and why it matters - using whatever structure feels natural to you. The prompts below are examples only; pick and choose, add your own angles, or write your own story. Tell us about your business, what you offer, and what makes you unique.

• How it all began – When and why did you start? Any turning points or proud milestones?

• What you offer – Key products or services and what makes them stand out.

• Your people – Ways you develop and support your team (training, mentoring, career pathways) and the impact you’ve seen.

  
  

You can use include stories, bullet points - anything that best tells your story.

Q1. Local Identity & Point of Difference

How does your business showcase what makes Port Adelaide Enfield unique?

Include what makes your offering distinctive and how you reflect local culture, history, or place and why visitors choose you over others

Q2. Customer Experience

Describe one example of how you deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Include the challenge, what you did, and the outcome.

Q3. Community & Economic Contribution

How does your business contribute to the local community and economy of Port Adelaide Enfield?

Include relationship with community group or residents, collaborations, or measurable impact.

Q4a. Experience Design & Innovation (Tourism Experience Only)

What makes your tourism experience memorable and unique?

Include innovation, accessibility, or sustainability features.

Q4b. Food & Beverage Experience (Food & Beverage Venue Only)

What makes your food and beverage offering exceptional?

Include quality, creativity, and use of local produce.

Supporting Evidence

Attach any relevant images, testimonials, or data to support your application (10 file limit)

Declaration & Confirmation

I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.