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Last Votes Will Count!Telstra Business Centre Traralgon People’s Choice Awards 2013 "With votes closing on April 30, every vote will count as the difference between being a finalist and a winner in
By Trish Reardon - 23rd April 2013 - Back to News the Telstra Business Centre Traralgon People’s Choice Awards 2013 is just a few votes" announced Mr Terry
Sumner, Chair, Latrobe City Business Tourism Association Inc.
"The momentum for these Awards is building and it is exciting to see the number of people who have logged
votes in support of their favorite businesses, organisations or community events" added Mr Sumner.
" With over 400 businesses and organisations receiving votes so far for their Excellence in Customer Service, it
highlights the quality of service that we have within Latrobe City" said Mr Sumner.
One lucky voter will WIN a Latrobe Tourism Package valued at $500. The winner will be announced at the Gala
Awards Evening on 18 June 2013.
There are 13 different categories in the Telstra Business Centre Traralgon People’s Choice Awards 2013 and
residents and visitors are encouraged to get online and vote to show their support for receiving great customer
service. Voting closes on 30 April 2013.
You can vote* by:
1. Latrobe City Business Tourism Association Inc. website – www.lcbta.org or
2. SMS - 0437 868 464 (0437 VOTING) or
3. Telephone Latrobe Visitor Information Centre - 1800 621 409 or visit in person
Voters are requested to include their full name, suburb, contact details, business you are voting for and category
of vote. You can be a visitor to or a resident of the Latrobe Valley to be eligible to vote and it is one vote per
person per category but you must be over 18 years of age to vote. *Full terms and conditions of voting can be
found at www.lcbta.org
Mr Terry Sumner, Chair, Latrobe City Business Tourism Association Inc said "Creating positive experiences for
locals and visitors is vital to business success and economic sustainability of Tourism in Latrobe City. Clientele
value quality service and the Telstra Business Centre Traralgon People’s Choice Awards 2013 present an
opportunity to recognise and reward businesses that excel".
Remember "Whatever Business You’re in, You’re in Tourism." advised Terry Sumner.
For further information contact Trish Reardon, Project Officer, Latrobe City Business Tourism Association Inc –
lcbusinesstourismassociation@gmail.com or telephone 0458 148 220.
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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