The Telstra Best of Business Awards.
Small and medium-sized businesses reflect the Australian spirit. More than being vital to our economic prosperity, they're also the lifeblood of our communities and culture. We're thrilled to debut the Telstra Best of Business Awards, created to reward and celebrate the inspirational and exceptional businesses moving Australia forward.
Over 25 years and better than ever.
Having inspired a generation, the Telstra Business Awards and the Telstra Business Women's Awards leave a prestigious legacy. In the reimagined Awards, we continue celebrating the next generation of exceptional small and medium-sized businesses. With 8 new categories, the Telstra Best of Business Awards truly reflects the diversity of Australia's current business landscape.
Entering is a unique experience.
Enter and you'll gain invaluable insights and new perspectives for your business. If selected as a finalist or winner, you'll be recognised as an exceptional business impacting areas vital to Australia's progress, and unlock an exciting world of experiences and possibilities.
- Recognition as one of Australia's best small and medium-sized businesses
- Credibility of Australia's most prestigous business Awards
- Pathways to success and growth
- Access to a network of renowned business minds
Explore our new categories.
Whatever your business, wherever you are, if you have under 200 employees, there’s an Awards category for you.
The Progressing Australia category.
Central to the new Awards program is the annually-changing Progressing Australia category. Progressing Australia will represent the most challenging issue Australia faces each year as determined by the Australian public and independent business research experts. As a national-level Award, businesses must enter a core category to be eligible to enter.
This year, Progressing Australia will focus on Local Leadership.
Progressing Australia
Each year, the committee will base the category on the most important issues affecting Australia and set the theme for the Award accordingly.
Accelerating Women
For businesses actively challenging exclusion and inequality to create meaningful and lasting equity for women.
Championing Health
For businesses focussed on innovative solutions, improving health outcomes for every Australian.
Building Communities
For businesses working to make a positive impact on culture and society so people from all walks of life can thrive as part of a supportive community.
Indigenous Excellence
For Indigenous-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians.
Embracing Innovation
For businesses innovating with technology to develop solutions for challenges faced by modern Australia.
Promoting Sustainability
For businesses reducing their environmental impact by driving sustainable change within their industry for a cleaner and healthier planet.
Outstanding Growth
For businesses achieving significant growth and contributing to building a more resilient Australian economy.
Key dates.
Shortlisting Stage 3
24th September
The day all entrants learn if they are progressing to Stage 3. Keep an eye on your inbox.
Entry Stage 3
24th September – 11th October
Entrants will be asked to create a pitch pack for judges to read in the same way they would for prospective partners or even investors.
Shortlisting Q&A
2nd November
The day all entrants learn if they have been invited to undergo a 30 minute Q&A with the Judging panel to discuss their Stage 3 submission in further detail.