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2018 ACOMMS – AUSTRALIA’S COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AWARDS –
NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The Australian newspaper now official Media Partner of the ACOMMS

Sydney, 12 February 2018 - Nominations have opened for the Australian communications industry’s premier awards -  the ACOMMS -  with 11 categories celebrating performance excellence in innovation, customer service, marketing and product solutions across the breadth of the telecommunications sector.

In an exciting development, Australia’s leading national newspaper, The Australian has joined as the official Media Partner of the ACOMMS.

The ACOMM awards will be presented at the 12th Annual ACOMMS Dinner on 29 August, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney.  The Minister for Communications & the Arts, The Hon. Mitch Fifield has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the dinner.

The ACOMMS 2018 sponsors include Vodafone, Mirait, Bird & Bird, Cyient and KPMG.

The esteemed ACOMM Awards recognise industry-leading achievements among communications players including carriers/service providers, content providers, technology vendors and professional services suppliers. 

Communications Alliance CEO, John Stanton, welcomed the new partnership with The Australian.

“The Australian has a strong editorial commitment to quality reporting in the communications, tech and IT space and is a natural partner for the ACOMMS,” Mr Stanton said.

“We look forward to this collaboration providing a strong platform to communicate the exciting innovation and progressive initiatives that underpin continuous improvement in our sector.”

The 2018 ACOMMS will be awarded to companies that have excelled in:

  • Innovation (Large)
  • Innovation (SME)
  • Vendor Innovation
  • Services to Industry - Professional Services
  • Commitment to Customer Service (Corporate / Consumer )
  • Satellite Provider of the Year Award
  • Community Contribution
  • Best Marketing Initiative
  • Best Mobile Solution
  • IoT Innovator
  • Communications Ambassador Award

The Communications Ambassador Award continues to recognise an outstanding individual who exemplifies the sector’s values and has made a significant contribution to the industry.

Mr Stanton said that outstanding nominees and winners will be featured in a major Special Report to be published in The Australian.

“I encourage companies small and large to submit their work in relevant categories.

“Once again we expect the awards to produce strong competition and look forward to honouring the organisations that have showcased the highest standards and industry best practice over the past year.”

Nominations for the awards close on 11 May 2018.  Full details of the awards and criteria are available at http://www.acomms.com.au/nominations.php

Registrations for the dinner can be made at http://www.acomms.com.au/register.php

ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE Communications Alliance is the primary communications industry body in Australia. Its membership is drawn from a wide cross-section of the communications industry, including carriers, carriage and internet service providers, content providers, platform providers, equipment vendors, IT companies, consultants and business groups.

Its vision is to be the most influential association in Australian communications, co-operatively initiating programs that promote sustainable industry development, innovation and growth, while generating positive outcomes for customers and society.  

The prime mission of Communications Alliance is to create a co-operative stakeholder environment that allows the industry to take the lead on initiatives which grow the Australian communications industry, enhance the connectivity of all Australians and foster the highest standards of business behaviour.  For more details about Communications Alliance, see www.commsalliance.com.au.

Media information contact:
info@commsalliance.com.au