The Franchise Council of Australia is calling for entries to the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards for 2009. Entry registration closes on June1 with submissions due June 12.

The FCA has linked with the Franchise Relationships Institute and reviewed each of the awards to ensure they are relevant, objective, thorough and useful and there are some significant changes, with more focus on individuals within the franchising arena at both franchisor and franchisee level.

This year the following will be awarded:

Established Franchisor of the Year

Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year

Single Unit Franchisees of the Year : Franchisee owner operators (including partner) with up to one staff member; and Franchisee owner operators (including partner) with two or more staff members

Franchise Woman of the Year

Supplier of the Year

Franchise Executive of the Year

Field Manager of the Year

Excellence in Marketing

International Franchising

Contribution to Franchising

Franchisor Social Responsibility

Franchisee Community Service

The assessment process and criteria for each award are online. Visit www.franchise.org.au to find out more.