The Premier's Public Sector Awards have been presented since 1997 to encourage and acknowledge projects and initiatives which have produced proven results and benefits. They formally recognise and reward achievements of excellence and provide an opportunity to showcase the New South Wales public sector's commitment to quality and provision of service.

Nominations are now invited for 2004. The closing date is Friday 6 August 2004.

The Awards are open to all public sector agencies and services including departments, authorities, boards, commissions, government trading enterprises and state owned corporations. The Awards recognise achievements in the following categories:

• Business, Management and Financial Performance
• Community Development
• eGovernment
• Service Delivery
• Services to Rural NSW
• Social Justice
• The Environment
• Workforce Diversity

Nominated projects may be large or small, single or multi-agency. Guidelines and a nomination form are attached.

Details of the 2003 Awards winners are on the Premier's Department website:

I encourage all Chief Executives to nominate achievements from their organisations for a 2004 Premier's Public Sector Award.

C Gellatly
Director-General

Issued : Workforce Capability (Public Employment Office)
Contact: Helen McAdam
EMail: [email protected]
Telephone no: 9228 4525 Facsimile: 9228 5087
File no: PEO/05261
Date: 8 June 2004

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Superseded by C2005-13