WSABE Partners

The Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence is a platform which is driven by the successes of the Greater Western Sydney Business Sector. Every year we partner with Major Western Sydney Businesses to make the awards possible who are equally as passionate about Western Sydney Business and its evolution.

Principal Partner

The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia’s leading providers of personal banking, business and institutional banking and share broking services. With 17.4 million customers and a history spanning more than a century, the Group’s purpose is to improve the financial wellbeing of its customers and communities. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia the Bank operates brands including Bankwest in Australia and ASB in New Zealand.

Major Sponsor

With a strong focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, City of Parramatta plays a key role in shaping the future of the region, fostering economic opportunities, and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the area. Through collaboration with local businesses, community groups, and residents, City of Parramatta strives to create a thriving and resilient city that meets the needs of all who live, work, and visit.

Category Sponsors

Business NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation; our purpose is to be a strong voice for the issues important to your business. Working closely with our members, Business NSW identifies the key issues impacting business and finds practical policy solutions to ensure businesses across NSW prosper and grow.

Business Western Sydney is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together business, industry, and government to create collaborative initiatives that drive social, cultural, and economic progress. Business Western Sydney advocates for vital infrastructure projects, such as transport improvements and the expansion of green spaces, that directly benefit local residents. It also supports education and healthcare initiatives to ensure that the region continues to thrive. With a focus on building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community, Business Western Sydney plays a crucial role in shaping a prosperous future for all who live and work in the area.

BYD Harmony Auto is part of the Harmony Auto Group, representing BYD across key dealership locations in New South Wales. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing new energy vehicle brands, BYD offers a range of electric and hybrid vehicles designed for modern drivers, families and businesses. BYD Harmony Auto is committed to delivering innovative vehicle technology, accessible customer experiences and strong local community engagement through its dealership network, test drive programs and ongoing brand activations.

Established in 2009, Chill IT is a leading Australian managed IT and cybersecurity provider helping businesses stay secure, productive and ready for the future. We believe technology should empower businesses, not hold them back. By managing your IT, strengthening your cybersecurity and helping you embrace innovations like AI and Microsoft technologies, we keep your business running smoothly so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. Because at Chill IT, we help you stay chilled about your IT.

Gema Group is an Australian hospitality and catering company delivering high quality food and customer service across stadiums, venues and special events. With a focus on creating experiences that feel personal and memorable, Gema combines creativity, reliability and attention to detail with a strong sense of community. Its vision is to be recognised as a preferred hospitality partner, working collaboratively with clients to deliver events and experiences that support growth, celebration and inclusion while achieving strong commercial outcomes.

Established in 1986 by a co-operative of leading home builders, HomeWorld has spent 40 years helping Australians explore their new home options. Today, HomeWorld is New South Wales’ premier destination for new home building with five purpose-built display villages across Box Hill, Leppington, Oran Park, Warnervale and Thornton.

Known as the Home of HomeShopping, visitors can explore hundreds of display homes, compare designs, floor plans and the latest innovations, while speaking directly with builders’ experienced sales consultants to learn about the building process and discover what’s possible.

Learn more at homeworld.com.au

Mounties Group is one of Australia’s largest profit for purpose organisations, dedicated to improving the lives of its members and the communities they serve. Through hospitality, health, leisure and community initiatives, Mounties reinvests its success into creating lasting social impact across Greater Sydney. Their ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and community excellence makes them a valued partner of the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence.

Optus Business Centre Parramatta is a trusted local technology partner, delivering tailored telecommunications, connectivity and business solutions to organisations across Greater Western Sydney. Combining local expertise with the strength of the Optus network, the team helps businesses embrace technology, improve productivity and achieve sustainable growth.

City of Parramatta is a dynamic organisation providing many different services to residents of the Local Government Area. At the geographical centre and heart of global Sydney, Parramatta is an iconic metropolis that has never stopped transforming. Our city is creating world-class centres of excellence in education, health, research and innovation. Built on ancient roots and propelled by openness and positivity, Parramatta draws people from across the globe, creating a unique vitality and fascinating cultural mosaic.

The Parra Leagues Club group strategically invests up to $1 million each year into the local community through the NSW CLUBGRANTS program, supporting rugby league and other sporting teams, local charities, education, health and wellbeing and community welfare organisations. They are the largest provider of funding in the Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA). Located next door to CommBank Stadium, Parra Leagues Club is the perfect place before and after the game. They also boast a great range of facilities all year round including Jacks Bar & Grill (including a Micro-Brewery on site selling their unique Jacks Pale Ale), Kicks Tenpin and Arcade, Sterlo’s Sports Bar, Tingha Palace restaurant and their famous Bistro. Parra Leagues has it all for you to choose from for your next get together with friends or group function.

Located on Dharug land. Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the world’s most significant new museum projects.

Community, industry and collection will intersect to create a dynamic culturally engaged program that will redefine museums, within one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. As the first NSW State Cultural Institution to be based in Western Sydney, Powerhouse Parramatta will be a transformational cultural precinct. It will be the largest museum in NSW with over 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space, attracting 2 million visitors a year. No museum in Australia is better placed to demonstrate the continued impact of the applied arts and sciences on our world through technology, innovation, design and engineering.

UNE Sydney welcomes students to study from Parramatta, Sydney’s multicultural capital and fastest-growing economy. The campus is designed to meet the learning and support needs for our predominately online city-based students and on-campus international students in select courses. An inspiring campus in the middle of the CBD where students have the opportunity to network with neighbouring businesses, access a comprehensive transport network, and indulge in a flourishing food scene – UNE Sydney has everything a student needs to thrive.

Strategy & Production

Since 2016, Gandhi Creations have been responsible for overseeing the strategy and production for the WSABE Awards, and have contributed greatly to the growth of the WSABE platform in recent years. For nearly a decade, Gandhi Creations have provided marketing, public relations and turnkey event management solutions to the public and private sector across the Asia-Pacific region. Having produced more than 500 events, Gandhi Creations have gained the respect and trust of many State Government departments, for whom we have produced a series of multi-stakeholder projects of national significance.

Supported By

With extensive experience spanning multiple industry sectors—from large corporate entities to small not-for-profit organizations, as well as education institutions and sporting clubs—Awards and More offers a comprehensive range of products and services. The “More” in their name signifies their broad expertise beyond trophies, including name badges, conference items, laser-engraved signs, personalized clothing, pens, and much more. Whether you need custom awards or branded merchandise, Awards and More delivers quality solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

Snap have been in the business of printing for over 100 years and know how to turn jobs around fast. The technology used in each Snap Centre around Australia is second to none. Their team of graphic designers and printers have years of experience working with businesses of all shapes, sizes and industries. Bringing your ideas to life is what Snap does best.

Testimonials

“Receiving the 2016 WSABE Business of the Year Award (along a few others), has been a truly satisfying experience that has catapulted Sparks+Partners into the spotlight based on genuine hard work, reward and recognition. Competing with so many other talented Western Sydney businesses was an honour and an opportunity to discover new connections and uncover the best in the west. We encourage anyone considering entering to take the plunge, the effort and experience is absolutely worthwhile.”

– Leon Dimino, Sparks+Partners Consulting Engineers Managing Director

“ The WSABE award is not one to be on a mantle, the flow on effect and power of the award certainly has surpassed my expectations, with continued personal and business growth. From an avid awards goer, the WSABE awards, I would have to say are the pinnacle of any awards program for business success”
– Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security Managing Director

“The WSABE awards are a great way to showcase the amazing contributions of extraordinary people right across Greater Western Sydney. We are very proud as a non-profit organisation to be awarded finalist in the Excellence of Social Enterprise category for 2017. We look forward to continuing to promote the great work that is being done in the community sector and all who work in it. I commend WSABE for providing a platform where Greater Western Sydney businesses and community groups can come together and be celebrated.”
– One Hotels and Apartments – Parramatta Mission

“We at the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS were delighted to receive the marketing award at the 2016 WSABE Gala Dinner. Being part of the community of organisations associated with the Chamber along with those who attended on the night gives us a genuine connection with business within Western Sydney. The process in the lead up to the awards night including the nomination process was seamless and we were honoured that our marketing campaign won this award and can therefore be seen to resonate with the community in which we are part of.”
– Rebecca Shaw, GWS Giants, General Manager Marketing and Consumer

To win the Excellence in Arts and Culture Award for the second year in a row is deeply validating especially as they coincide with the two hard years of COVID. Within and without the organisation it confirms we are making the difference we hope to achieve, galvanising us into a common purpose. For every member of the team, the over 100 artists we employ, the over 70 partners we work with, the recognition of the excellence we achieve through our programs and for the people we serve energises us to continue to provide the platform for our stories to be told and celebrated.

-Michael Campbell, WestWords Executive Director.

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General Enquiries

Tianna Chalon
wsabe@parramattachamber.com.au

02 9635 0022

Sponsorship Opportunities

Romina Bousimon
romina@parramattachamber.com.au

For administrative or technical assistance, please contact 0468 229 486 or wsabe@parramattachamber.com.au

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