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#BallBEA2026 Feedback Survey
2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards Evaluation
Name / Business Name
(Required)
Please indicate how strongly you agree with the following statements about the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.
The Business Awards are important for the Ballarat business community.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The Gala Dinner is a celebration of Ballarat business.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Would you recommend businesses enter the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Yes
No
Please explain why you would not recommend others to enter the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Comments
Applicants
Did you submit an application in the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Yes
No
Please select no if you are not the main contact for the Awards in your place of business.
Did you find the application process beneficial to your business?
Yes
No
If not, why not?
Using the scales below please indicate how much you agree with the below statements.
Going through the application process gave me better insight into my business
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I knew I could contact Commerce Ballarat if I had any questions about the application process
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/or Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Did you attend one of the Application Information Sessions run by Commerce Ballarat?
Yes
No
I didn’t know about them
I have attended one the previous year
Did you attend a one-on-one Mentoring Session to review your application prior to submission?
Yes
No
I didn’t know about them
Finalists
Were you a finalist in the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Yes
No
Please select no if you are not the main contact for the Awards in your place of business.
Did the experience of being a finalist meet your expectations?
Yes
No
If no, please specify.
Comments
Are there any other ways you as a finalist would like to benefit?
Sponsors
Were you a sponsor of the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Yes
No
Please select no if you are not the main contact for the Awards in your place of business.
Do you feel your business was represented clearly as a sponsor of the business awards, including name, logo, and category representation?
Yes
No
Other
Were you happy with, and did you receive the promised benefit from your sponsorship?
Yes
No
Other
Are there any other ways you, as a sponsor, would like to be recognised?
Yes
No
Comments
Do you feel you received value for your sponsorship commitment?
Yes
No
Other
What do you think was the most beneficial exposure for your business through-out the six-month business award campaign?
Do you have any suggestions on how the sponsorship of the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Excellence Awards could be improved?
Would you sponsor the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards again?
Yes
No
Please specify why not.
Judges
Were you a member of the judging panel for the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards?
Yes
No
Thank you for participating as a judge in the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards- we couldn’t do it without you! Your time and business expertise were vital to the success of the Business Awards. This a difficult process to manage and we constantly review each year within the constraints of what is possible and our resources. We would appreciate your honest feedback to continue to make improvements in the future.
Was the information provided to you by Commerce Ballarat appropriate and sufficient?
Yes
No
If no, please specify
What worked well?
What could have been changed?
Please share any suggestions to improve the process.
Are you interested in returning to the judging panel in 2027, if invited?
Yes
No
Other
Please add further feedback about any part of the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards that you think appropriate.
Gala Attendees
Did you attend the Gala Night?
Yes
No
Please rate your experience at the Gala Night below.
Visually
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Entertainment
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Service
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Food
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
Please approximate local spend (total to nearest dollar) in preparation to attend the Gala Night eg. Dress, suit, hair, make-up, transportation, accommodation etc. (We hope the Gala Night stimulates local spend)
General Feedback
Do you have any suggestions on how the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards could be improved in 2027?
Please share here any additional feedback regarding the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Award program, should you think it valuable to our planning for next year.
Would your business be interested in more information regarding sponsorship opportunities in 2027?
Yes
No
Please share the email we should send sponsorship information to.
Are you a member of Commerce Ballarat? (initiatives such as the Awards are made possible by our members and sponsors).
Yes
No
Are you interested in more information about becoming a member?
Yes
No
Please include the appropriate email we should send membership information to.
Thank you for completing this evaluation survey. Your comments will be of great benefit for future planning of the Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.
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