2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards
Meet and be inspired by the esteemed Alumni of the Telstra Best of Business Awards.
National Winner
Complete Home Filtration designs, manufactures, and installs water filtration solutions to deliver premium in-home water. 100% Australian, the company prides itself on helping Australians access the best water possible.
National Winner
With 1 in 6 Australians having some form of hearing loss, Ear Science Institute Australia works to raise awareness and enhance the lives of those living with ear and hearing disorders through innovative treatments.
National Winner
Killara (formerly GJK Indigenous Solutions) is an Aboriginal owned and operated Cleaning Company. Killara is Supply Nation certified and was created to create real pathways for Indigenous Australian to gain access to sustainable employment. Founded by Jasmine Newman, great granddaughter of Aboriginal activist Bert Groves, Killara aims to Engage, Employ and Empower.
National Winner
Pakko creates out of the box packaging. Since 2017, the dedicated team of designers and packaging specialists has produced custom solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
National Winner
Sea Forest cultivates a natural solution to climate change. The eco-tech company is among the first to commercially grow Asparagopsis, a native red seaweed with the ability to significantly reduce livestock methane emissions.
National Winner
Sea Forest cultivates a natural solution to climate change. The eco-tech company is among the first to commercially grow Asparagopsis, a native red seaweed with the ability to significantly reduce livestock methane emissions.
National Winner
Founded by Dr Fariba Willison in 2009, FBW Gynaecology Plus is for women, by women, and offers expert knowledge and treatment in women's health, fertility and wellness. They provide a complete vision for well-being with an approach that goes beyond treatment, extending into quality of life.
National Winner
FONZ is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of quality two-wheel electric motorcycles and scooters. FONZ is proud to be a future-facing company, operating at the intersection of sustainability, style and superior performance.
National Winner
Established in 2016 by Tim White and Michael McGoogan, Region Media is a for-purpose news technology platform committed to local news and community information. Their mission is to serve regional Australia by facilitating important conversations through trusted, balanced journalism.
National Winner
The Mullion Group is an Australian-based software company, specialising in the measurement and modelling of land-based greenhouse gas emissions and removals. Through its software platform, FLINTpro, the Mullion Group takes data from satellites, ground measurements and models and converts this into actionable information for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
National Winner
Specialising in mining services, Valenhold offers end to end solutions supporting mobile fleet operations. With exclusive access to proven parts and components, world - leading engineering and procurement teams, Valenhold can support projects no matter the size or complexity.
National Winner
Winyama is an Indigenous owned and operated business specialising in Geographic Information Systems and Cloud solutions. The business works with commercial, public sector and First Nations organisations to create digital solutions that optimises the management of the Indigenous land estate in Australia.
National Winner
Winyama is an Indigenous owned and operated business specialising in Geographic Information Systems and Cloud solutions. The business works with commercial, public sector and First Nations organisations to create digital solutions that optimises the management of the Indigenous land estate in Australia.
QLD Winner
Championing Health1300 MEDICS is one of the leading providers of medical services and risk management to public and private events across Australia. The team are a diverse group of clinical specialists, including qualified paramedics, nurses, and first responders. Their combined experience across thousands of events places them in a unique position to provide specialised service, while setting the standard in event medical care.
TAS Finalist
Embracing InnovationFounded by Abe Udy in 1998, Abe's Audio is a leading audio production house based in Tasmania. The business has developed systems that enable them to deliver high-quality voiceovers and audio production at scale, regardless of where their clients are located.
QLD Finalist
Building CommunitiesAbility Enterprises is a not-for-profit, social enterprise providing meaningful employment opportunities to marginalised individuals living in regional Queensland. Through strategic community and corporate partnerships, they support people living with mental illness, a disability, refugees and Indigenous Australians secure employment. They authentically operate under four values: Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
QLD Finalist
Embracing InnovationAbility Enterprises is a not-for-profit, social enterprise providing meaningful employment opportunities to marginalised individuals living in regional Queensland. Through strategic community and corporate partnerships, they support people living with mental illness, a disability, refugees and Indigenous Australians secure employment. They authentically operate under four values: Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
QLD Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityAbility Enterprises is a not-for-profit, social enterprise providing meaningful employment opportunities to marginalised individuals living in regional Queensland. Through strategic community and corporate partnerships, they support people living with mental illness, a disability, refugees and Indigenous Australians secure employment. They authentically operate under four values: Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
QLD Winner
Embracing InnovationAbundance Global is an education, mentoring and support community for small to medium enterprise and entreprenuers who desire to create intergenerational wealth for themselves and their community. They specialise in providing leaders with the training and support needed so they can, with confidence and clarity, use their business as a pathway to a remarkable life. Abundance Global's mission is to support one million socially conscious entrepreneurs globally by 2027.
VIC Finalist
Building CommunitiesAccessible Accommodation is an organisation for people with disabilities to find and book reliable, highly qualified, accessible accommodation within Australia, allowing people with disabilities to travel with confidence and peace of mind. They also hold accommodation providers accountable in providing accurate information via their Accessible Qualified program and have built a thriving community on social media on the topic of accessible tourism.
NSW Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityAcoustic Blinds and Curtains designs a wide range of window furnishings, blinds, and curtains to help reduce noise and absorb sound. They operate nationwide and can service any size project, from small homes to large-scale office buildings, with a mission to help the world sleep soundly and hear clearly.
WA Finalist
Embracing InnovationADAPT By Design has a vision to build incredible communities by empowering small and medium businesses, globally, and to address the staggering failure rates of Australian SMEs. The business works towards this goal by empowering high performing leaders and teams, to ensure businesses are set up to scale sustainably and profitably.
WA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityADAPT By Design has a vision to build incredible communities by empowering small and medium businesses, globally, and to address the staggering failure rates of Australian SMEs. The business works towards this goal by empowering high performing leaders and teams, to ensure businesses are set up to scale sustainably and profitably.
WA Finalist
Building CommunitiesAdvanced Hearing WA is a full-service audiological practice, providing unbiased advice for those requiring quality hearing health care. The business provides professional and personal hearing care from a team of experienced audiologists and support staff, ensuring clients are provided with optimal solutions to help manage their hearing needs.
VIC Finalist
Building CommunitiesAnywise is a purpose driven consulting company that's driven by more than just profit, commiting a portion of its profit to philanthropic pursuits that align with the passion of its staff. Anywise believes companies should be a force for good and make a difference to the communities they operate in and the planet.
TAS Finalist
Embracing InnovationAqua Clean Tas is dedicated to developing high performance net cleaning systems. By implementing slow action high torque scrubbing blades instead of high pressure water to clean netting, Aqua Clean Tas has revolutionised net cleaning designs. Co-Founder Tim Ford has committed the company to ongoing research and development to extend the cleaning system to all cages and netting configurations.
TAS Winner
Promoting SustainabilityAqua Clean Tas is dedicated to developing high performance net cleaning systems. By implementing slow action high torque scrubbing blades instead of high pressure water to clean netting, Aqua Clean Tas has revolutionised net cleaning designs. Co-Founder Tim Ford has committed the company to ongoing research and development to extend the cleaning system to all cages and netting configurations.
TAS Finalist
Building CommunitiesArchaica Schola is a Paint 'n' Sip Studio, offering art courses and sessions to people of all ages and abilities. Founded in 2019 by Hamish Hall, Archaica Schola provides art extension activities for kids and adults. The business has maintained a strong focus on community, while remaining dedicated to employing a highly qualified and artistically talented team.
SA Finalist
Championing HealthArkaba Medical Centre offer services such as lactation consulting, hypnotherapy, iron infusions and chronic health assistance from skilled medical staff. Their vision is to be a family oriented and collaborative practice, providing high quality care under high ethical standards.
QLD Finalist
Embracing InnovationThe Association of Professional Builders (APB) helps residential home builders grow their companies safely and securely with one-on-one coaching and training. APB works exclusively with the owners of residential building companies that specialise in new homes or major remodelling projects across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
WA Finalist
Embracing InnovationAustralian Control Engineering (ACE) help utlity providers such as the water, power, oil & gas and mining industries along their journey to implement new technology projects in an optimised and innovative way. ACE's vision is to provide the best locally supported technology and experienced engineers to work closely with its customers to ensure their digital transformations are friendly and effortless.
WA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityAustralian Control Engineering (ACE) help utlity providers such as the water, power, oil & gas and mining industries along their journey to implement new technology projects in an optimised and innovative way. ACE's vision is to provide the best locally supported technology and experienced engineers to work closely with its customers to ensure their digital transformations are friendly and effortless.
QLD Finalist
Embracing InnovationaXcelerate is one of Australia's leading student and learning management software. The platform is made up of three interconnected key systems: a Student Management System, Learning Management System, and an on the job training tool called Work Based Learning. aXcelerate's vision is to empower training organisations to create better learning outcomes through world class technology, and see organisations grow.
QLD Finalist
Outstanding GrowthaXcelerate is one of Australia's leading student and learning management software. The platform is made up of three interconnected key systems: a Student Management System, Learning Management System, and an on the job training tool called Work Based Learning. aXcelerate's vision is to empower training organisations to create better learning outcomes through world class technology, and see organisations grow.
NSW Finalist
Embracing InnovationB dynamic is an Australian owned and operated business based in Western Sydney, focusing on delivering supply-chain solutions. Specialising in end-to-end eCommerce logistics, its mission is to provide flexibility and innovation for customers, helping them achieve their commercial goals.
SA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityBec Hardy Wines is a family-owned wine business based in McLaren Vale, South Australia. The Hardy name has been synonymous with South Australian wine since the 1850s and current owner Bec Hardy continues that tradition, building on the experience and reputation of her predecessors.
SA Winner
Building CommunitiesBET Group is a South Australian, family-owned and operated provider of stylish accessible homes and support services for people living with disability. The team employs more than 230 local South Australians and Victorians dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of people with disability every day.
QLD Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceBilbie Virtual Labs is an Australian First Nations social impact cultural design company with a mission to design immersive, interconnected multiuser virtual heritage simulation covering more than 50 cities and regional towns across Australia. Founder, Brett Leavy has over 30 years' experience leading and supervising diverse teams in software development and research.
NSW Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceBlackfisch is a First Nations majority owned and operated production company, which focuses on the craft of storytelling, entertainment, technology, communication, and marketing. Its team of skilled Producers, Directors, Strategists, Communicators and Designers offers full creative production services from scripted commercials to long-form documentaries.
ACT Finalist
Outstanding GrowthBluerydge is an Australian owned and operated cyber security and technology firm, focused on providing solutions, quality outcomes and premium customer service. Their identity is built on the vision to generate local contributions to Australia's national security landscape.
ACT Finalist
Embracing InnovationBluerydge is an Australian owned and operated cyber security and technology firm, focused on providing solutions, quality outcomes and premium customer service. Their identity is built on the vision to generate local contributions to Australia's national security landscape.
WA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthBODHI is one of Australia's finest spa and wellness retreats dedicated to creating all-natural, luxurious experiences. Using a range of healing modalities, some inspired by ancient Australian indigenous healing, BODHIs services include facial treatments, massages, body therapies, wellness treatments, spa journeys, and beauty therapies, as well as multi-day spa retreats.
QLD Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityBoomerangz Footwear is an Australian flip flop brand established on the Gold Coast. Founder, Brad Munro's solution to the number one problem faced by thong wearers - the blow out, was an innovative design consisting of plugs that resemble a wide V or boomerang shape. This allows the plugs to fold over and pull through instead of snapping off. Boomerangz now has one of the most versatile, complete, and environmentally friendly thongs on the market.
TAS Winner
Building CommunitiesThe Bridgewater Police and Citizens Youth Club is an independent organisation that specialises in youth engagement and support, for all ages and demographics. The organisation seeks to address local and societal issues ranging from crime prevention and work place readiness to educational engagement and social cohesion.
WA Finalist
Championing HealthBuilding Friendships is a unique social and community program offering people living with disabilities an opportunity to get out into the community with a group of peers in a safe and inclusive environment. Its person-centered programs are structured to ensure inclusion within the community, development of life and social skills, while maintaining a fun and creative environment.
QLD Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityBy Ninja is an innovative and creative design agency in Brisbane, dedicated to creating a better world through human connection and thoughtful design. The team seeks to differentiate each brand, setting them apart from competitors and most importantly, making a positive difference to their audiences.
ACT Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceC&C Painting Group is a painting and decorating company based in Canberra, servicing both the residential and commercial industry. The team's vision is to become Canberra's leading quality repaint and revamp specialists through creating beautiful homes or building transformations for their clients.
NSW Finalist
Building CommunitiesCamp Quality is a non for profit organisation that supports children and families facing cancer. Its programs and services are delivered in hospitals, at school, at home, and at Camp Quality’s Retreats and Camps. The services are completely free of charge, thanks to the incredible support of more than 1,000 volunteers across Australia.
NSW Finalist
Championing HealthCamp Quality is a non for profit organisation that supports children and families facing cancer. Its programs and services are delivered in hospitals, at school, at home, and at Camp Quality’s Retreats and Camps. The services are completely free of charge, thanks to the incredible support of more than 1,000 volunteers across Australia.
VIC Winner
Promoting SustainabilityCarbonLite is a profit for purpose company, established in 2013 in Melbourne with an ambitious vision to transform the housing sector to become ecologically sustainable. CarbonLite specialises in the pre-fabricated construction of ultra-energy efficient homes, allowing people to build their dream home anywhere, so that it performs at any time of the year without the need for excessive heating or cooling.
WA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthThe Carter Institute is an educational institute helping health professionals create more impact, by bridging the gap between the healthcare system and the fitness industry. Since its beginnings in January 2021, the team of 11 have helped students from 34 countries work towards becoming the next generation of industry leading health professionals.
ACT Finalist
Embracing InnovationCastlepoint Systems is a Canberra-headquartered global company, founded and led by governance, risk, and compliance experts, with decades of experience in records management, cyber security, audit, privacy, and information architecture. Their vision is to change the way the world manages information, so that people, communities and companies are safer and smarter.
NSW Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceChocolate On Purpose is Australia’s first Indigenous chocolate company that blends gourmet, premium chocolate with native botanicals. Its mission is to build an Indigenous-led and owned supply chain to increase the participation of Indigenous representation in the Australian native food and botanical industry.
VIC Finalist
Outstanding GrowthCLUBMAP is an innovative community club support business delivering on its stated purpose of creating healthy clubs for connected communities. Beginning as a passion project for its five founders, CLUBMAP has become a growing online business supporting metro, regional and remote community sporting clubs across Australia.
VIC Winner
Building CommunitiesCLUBMAP is an innovative community club support business delivering on its stated purpose of creating healthy clubs for connected communities. Beginning as a passion project for its five founders, CLUBMAP has become a growing online business supporting metro, regional and remote community sporting clubs across Australia.
WA Winner
Outstanding GrowthCommon Ground Trails is a trail consultancy who have been specialising in all facets of developing and establishing mountain biking and walking facilities since 2014, aiming to connect people with trails, spaces, landscapes and most importantly each other. They create opportunities for people to connect with the environment and get outdoors.
VIC Finalist
Embracing InnovationConserving Beauty creates efficacious waterless beauty products to help people's skin and save water, carbon and waste in the process. With a background in science and a passion for social justice, Natassia Nicolao founded Conserving Beauty in 2021. The brand is financially backed by environmental and government impact funds, and has impact partnerships with organisations including the Water Footprint Network, the Australian Water Association, SeaTrees, Trace and Provenance.
VIC Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityConserving Beauty creates efficacious waterless beauty products to help people's skin and save water, carbon and waste in the process. With a background in science and a passion for social justice, Natassia Nicolao founded Conserving Beauty in 2021. The brand is financially backed by environmental and government impact funds, and has impact partnerships with organisations including the Water Footprint Network, the Australian Water Association, SeaTrees, Trace and Provenance.
SA Finalist
Embracing InnovationConsunet is an Australian owned enterprise with 20 years of experience delivering trusted defence software and electronic engineering capabilities. Their expertise covers advanced research innovation through to production system development and operation. Consunet's capability, capacity and infrastructure investment is shaped by its vision to build the Australian cyber and spectrum security future.
SA Finalist
Championing HealthEstablished in 2002 by Dr Samantha Pillay, Continence Matters is a medical administration business. The business aims to provide the resources for a clinical team to bring care and treatment to men, women and children with disabling bladder conditions, and promote a wider acceptance and understanding of these conditions within the community.
NSW Finalist
Building CommunitiesCoutts Lawyers and Conveyancers is a female-powered law firm that advocates fearlessly for its clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. As a full-service law firm, Coutts provides legal expertise across a wide spectrum of practice areas, from criminal law to injury compensation.
SA Finalist
Championing HealthEstablished in 2020, Creative Therapy Adelaide aims to transform the lives of people through meaningful creative arts therapies including music, dance, drama and art. The team utilise research based therapeutic methods that seek to uncover a person's capabilities and grow their potential. They provide in-clinic services, mobile services and telehealth from their clinic in Torrensville, South Australia.
VIC Winner
Championing HealthFor the last nine years, Dental Boutique has been crafting exquisite smiles that are intricate, naturally beautiful and unique. The evolution of Dental Boutique was inspired by Founder Dr May Chan's personal story, to help people overcome their fears to achieve the dental health and smile they deserve
SA Finalist
Championing HealthDetermined2 offers a unique therapy service for people recovering from, or living with injury or disability using SCUBA equipment in a controlled underwater environment. Founded by Peter Wilson, Determined2 enables people to discover the joy of freedom of movement and help them achieve things they never thought possible.
QLD Finalist
Building CommunitiesDivision 5 is an Australian cyber security consultancy on a mission to prepare businesses for cyber attacks before they happen. They offer expert advice, testing and attack simulation to make meaningful improvements to their clients' cyber security risk. As the need for Australian cyber security is consistently growing, Divison 5 is proud to be part of the solution.
NSW Finalist
Championing HealthDreams2Live4 provides life-changing ‘dreams’ for adults living with advanced cancers. The dreams can be as simple as visiting a favourite beach one last time to making lasting, precious memories with family – helping create a much-needed distraction and giving a 'Dreamer' and their loved ones something positive to focus on.
SA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityEco Art and Craft, an Adelaide born and led business established in 2021, offers a full range of plant based, non-toxic art supplies to keep little ones safe while they are creating and learning. The range was designed for inquisitive children to colour the rainbow naturally, and help them learn about sustainability.
ACT Winner
Promoting SustainabilityFounded in 2017, Electromotiv allows transport businesses to transition their fleet to zero-emissions technology. Partners can lease or run their own zero-emission bus or truck and Electromotiv provides the charging and refuelling stations to power them. The team are made up of experienced professionals in the fields of engineering, business operations, finance and project delivery. .
TAS Winner
Embracing InnovationEllis Richmond provides accounting services to help clients measure and manage carbon emissions, helping them to understand their impact and how they can make a difference. Through specialised technology, they are able to build a community of businesses measuring and sharing their emissions data, with the aim of making more informed business decisions when it comes to sustainability.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthEllis Richmond provides accounting services to help clients measure and manage carbon emissions, helping them to understand their impact and how they can make a difference. Through specialised technology, they are able to build a community of businesses measuring and sharing their emissions data, with the aim of making more informed business decisions when it comes to sustainability.
NSW Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityEmployee Matters provides outsourced HR and Recruitment services to help businesses excel. They recognise that employees matter, and help businesses not only hire the best people, but work to engage and retain them, unlocking each workplace's full potential.
TAS Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityFounded in 2005 by John Barrett and Robert Huxtable, Essentially Mobile is a leading mobile phone repair centre that supplies refurbished devices throughout Tasmania and Australia. They are also an authorised supplier to the Tasmanian Government for Information Communication Technology based products. The company identified an opportunity for the refurbished handset industry, where they can continue the lifespan of a device and reduce e-waste by remanufacturing the device to the highest possible quality at a competitive price.
ACT Winner
Indigenous ExcellenceEvolve FM delivers integrated facility management services for both public and private sector businesses. With Indigenous heritage founders, the business is one of the only Indigenous majority-owned full service facilities management companies in Australia.
SA Finalist
Building CommunitiesLaunched in 2020 to create work opportunities for rural Australians, Eyre Business has built a reputation for professional administration services and corporate experience, aligned with strong social benefit. The committed, friendly team provides tailored, cost-effective virtual office support while helping rural economies to become more resilient among ongoing challenges of drought, floods, fires and COVID-19.
National Winner
Championing HealthFounded by Dr Fariba Willison in 2009, FBW Gynaecology Plus is for women, by women, and offers expert knowledge and treatment in women's health, fertility and wellness. They provide a complete vision for well-being with an approach that goes beyond treatment, extending into quality of life.
SA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityStarted in the outback township of Quorn in June 2021, Flinders Gin produces locally distilled artisan gin from natively sourced ingredients from the Flinders Ranges and Outback regions of South Australia. Owner and Master Distiller Alby Trotta is a baker-by-trade, who has always been fascinated by flavour and the simple power of yeast and its varied uses including its use in alcohol. In addition to the gin range, Flinders Gin has expanded into tea blends, candles, garnishes, and flavoured gin salt.
WA Finalist
Embracing InnovationFloveyor is a privately owned Australian manufacturing company that manufactures Floveyor conveyors and associated equipment used in bulk material handling. Its focus is on the safe and efficient handling of dry powders and granules, using the aero-mechanical method of conveying.
WA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityFloveyor is a privately owned Australian manufacturing company that manufactures Floveyor conveyors and associated equipment used in bulk material handling. Its focus is on the safe and efficient handling of dry powders and granules, using the aero-mechanical method of conveying.
WA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthFloveyor is a privately owned Australian manufacturing company that manufactures Floveyor conveyors and associated equipment used in bulk material handling. Its focus is on the safe and efficient handling of dry powders and granules, using the aero-mechanical method of conveying.
QLD Finalist
Championing HealthFNQH Cairns Skin Cancer Centre is a locally owned and run healthcare clinic, employing and empowering locals. FNQH prides themselves on prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancers. In six short years, FNQh has expanded to three premises, 13 doctors and services over 66,000 patients.
National Winner
Promoting SustainabilityFONZ is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of quality two-wheel electric motorcycles and scooters. FONZ is proud to be a future-facing company, operating at the intersection of sustainability, style and superior performance.
NSW Winner
Outstanding GrowthFONZ is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of quality two-wheel electric motorcycles and scooters. FONZ is proud to be a future-facing company, operating at the intersection of sustainability, style and superior performance.
TAS Finalist
Building CommunitiesFrancesca is a designer jewellery brand started by sisters Hannah and Rachel Vasicek, combining classic designs with an empowering purpose behind its product range. The business leads with a vision to share stories from all walks of life through personalised jewellery and to continue to make a difference in the community by giving back through its charity involvement.
SA Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceGanbara Facility Services is an Indigenous facility services company committed to providing high quality, integrated facility management, and cleaning services to clients in the public and private sector across all regions of Australia. Ever since its inception in 2016, Ganbara has always been an organisation driven by the pursuit of service excellence.
QLD Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityGive Industries was founded by three friends in 2018, who were driven to make the world a bit better. Built upon a unique business model of donating money to charities, Give Industries is redefining what promoting sustainability means within the trade industry. The qualified team work on fit outs and maintenance across retail, hospitality, office and residential spaces.
NSW Finalist
Building CommunitiesGlow Up Careers empowers individuals to find the career of their dreams, and establish purpose, security and dignity through meaningful work. Through an in-house developed accreditation programme, all Glow Up coaches provide pro-bono coaching to people in need, delivering tailored one-on-one assistance.
ACT Winner
Outstanding GrowthGoBoat makes the water accessible to everyone, one eco-friendly boat at a time. GoBoat offers a premium, safe, family-friendly picnic boat for exploring cities from a new perspective.
QLD Winner
Building CommunitiesGoodwill Projects was founded by Mark Power, a passionate advocate for small and emerging Australian businesses. Having become one of Australia's largest vendor management businesses, the team create flawless events and memorable experiences. They believe no idea is too small and big ideas really do come to life, with good attitude, ideas and people.
WA Winner
Building CommunitiesHappiness Co was created by Julian Pace in 2017, as a legacy to his father, who took his own life on Julian's 21st birthday. Happiness Co is a social enterprise intending to tackle social problems, reduce suicide rates and improve the wellbeing of communities. The team runs tailored programs that deliver practical tools and strategies for finding happiness.
WA Winner
Championing HealthHappiness Co was created by Julian Pace in 2017, as a legacy to his father, who took his own life on Julian's 21st birthday. Happiness Co is a social enterprise intending to tackle social problems, reduce suicide rates and improve the wellbeing of communities. The team runs tailored programs that deliver practical tools and strategies for finding happiness.
WA Finalist
Building CommunitiesHigh Resolution provides specialist advice, support and education to community groups and businesses in recognising and addressing their mental health and wellness. The team's purpose is to play a pivotal role in challenging stigma and reaching as many Australians as possible, to support them and their wider communities in addressing their mental health.
QLD Winner
Indigenous ExcellenceHillery Group is an Indigenous family-owned business founded in 1976. Today, the business is led by next generation, Luke and Liam Hillery. They operate five quarries and provide quarry products, landscaping supplies and plant hire.
NT Winner
Building CommunitiesHold Access provide organisations with an independant tool designed by Indigenous people for Indigenous people, to ensure they have a transition to digital identification verified capabilities at their fingertips. The Diji Wallet (digital) function holds diverse identification and skills capabilities that can be shared instantly at anytime.
NT Winner
Embracing InnovationHold Access provide organisations with an independant tool designed by Indigenous people for Indigenous people, to ensure they have a transition to digital identification verified capabilities at their fingertips. The Diji Wallet (digital) function holds diverse identification and skills capabilities that can be shared instantly at anytime.
SA Finalist
Building CommunitiesHoneycomb.Design is a group of creative and tech savvy individuals with a wide range of skills and knowledge in graphic and web design, online technologies and cross-platform solutions, content creation, business development and tech trends. The team is driven by the need to give wings to a business' ideas and help them reach their goals.
VIC Finalist
Embracing InnovationHousehold Capital provide Australia's retirees with access to home equity to improve long term retirement funding. Its mission is to help Australian retirees live well at home, underpinned by the values of Agency, Empathy and Transparency. The team works to reduce uncertainty about longevity and increase confidence in long term retirement housing, funding and wellbeing.
NSW Finalist
Outstanding GrowthHowToo makes building digital training courses simple and accessible for businesses of every size. With HowToo, organisations can take back control of their company training and put the power to create and update their courses back in the hands of their teams and subject matter experts.
SA Finalist
Embracing InnovationHubble is a software-as-a-service company based in Adelaide, which can predict household energy performance. They are dedicated to assisting suppliers, vendors, builders, architects, and homeowners in designing and building a more sustainable, healthy, and net-zero environment. Hubble is determined to make sustainable housing accessible to everyone.
SA Finalist
Championing HealthFormed in 2007, the team at Human Psychology are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing, helping people think, feel and perform better at work and in their personal lives. The team of experienced psychologists provide wellbeing support and training to organisations and individuals, by combining a deep understanding of human behaviour, psychological research and innovative thinking.
QLD Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceiCutter Industries is an Australian owned and operated Indigenous business servicing the drill and blast mining sector on the East Coast of Australia from their base in Mackay, Queensland. With more than 30 years of combined experience, the team also consult, advise and provide training to ensure their clients maximise productivity, safety and sustainability on their sites.
QLD Finalist
Outstanding GrowthiCutter Industries is an Australian owned and operated Indigenous business servicing the drill and blast mining sector on the East Coast of Australia from their base in Mackay, Queensland. With more than 30 years of combined experience, the team also consult, advise and provide training to ensure their clients maximise productivity, safety and sustainability on their sites.
SA Winner
Outstanding GrowthAs a modern family dental practice serving Munno Para West and Playford City in Adelaide, Incredible Smiles is committed to providing patients with comprehensive dental care of the highest standard. The team deliver exceptional care to help optimise the health of their patients as well as enhance their smiles.
NSW Winner
Indigenous ExcellenceIndigeco is a labour hire and recruitment service committed to empowering Aboriginal and disadvantaged people connect with meaningful employment and career pathways. Indigeco’s team is dedicated to improving employment opportunities and encouraging inclusive workforce development into mainstream recruitment.
TAS Finalist
Embracing InnovationInnova Dental and Prospect Family Dental was set up by Dr Bing Lee and his wife Dr Fay Chan after they came across a gap in what the local Tasmanian dental practices were offering the community. Started in 2015, they brought with them years of experience with CADCAM chairside technology and were the first practice in Launceston to offer same day handcrafted crowns. The business is now the largest practice in Tasmania that provides safe and high-quality dental care.
TAS Finalist
Championing HealthInnova Dental and Prospect Family Dental was set up by Dr Bing Lee and his wife Dr Fay Chan after they came across a gap in what the local Tasmanian dental practices were offering the community. Started in 2015, they brought with them years of experience with CADCAM chairside technology and were the first practice in Launceston to offer same day handcrafted crowns. The business is now the largest practice in Tasmania that provides safe and high-quality dental care.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthInnova Dental and Prospect Family Dental was set up by Dr Bing Lee and his wife Dr Fay Chan after they came across a gap in what the local Tasmanian dental practices were offering the community. Started in 2015, they brought with them years of experience with CADCAM chairside technology and were the first practice in Launceston to offer same day handcrafted crowns. The business is now the largest practice in Tasmania that provides safe and high-quality dental care.
VIC Finalist
Outstanding GrowthInspiring Vacations is an Australian-owned business with a mission to inspire people everywhere to experience the world. Established in 2017 and based in Melbourne, the tour operator steadily evolved from a modest travel start-up to a dominant player in the competitive touring industry. The team offers holiday packages to destinations around the world, with a user friendly booking process and constant customer support.
WA Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceIPS Management Consultants provide innovative and focused consulting services to clients from government departments and corporates, to local businesses around Australia. The team is made up of strong directors and experienced project managers with diverse skills who are committed to navigating client requirements. They embrace opportunities to create meaningful pathways for Indigenous communities and businesses.
NSW Winner
Championing HealthJDRF Australia is the leading non-Government funder of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research in Australia, working towards a world without T1D. For 50 years, JDRF has been at the centre of every major T1D breakthrough and advancement, fundamentally changing the way people live with the condition.
VIC Finalist
Outstanding GrowthJOST & Co is a proudly female-founded and owned, Melbourne-based boutique advisory consultancy. Established in 2017 by Stella Voules and Jo Billing, the consultancy provides future-focused and strategic people and culture services to the public and private sector, because modern businesses require a modern approach.
VIC Finalist
Building CommunitiesJust Gold is a full-service consultancy and creative agency with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. The business is also an accredited social enterprise and offers pro bono or low bono services via its impact program.
VIC Finalist
Championing HealthKeep it Cleaner is an Australian health and wellness app transforming how people view mindfulness, fitness and meals to feel their best, not look a certain way. Co-Founders Stephanie Smith and Laura Henshaw educate Australians on having a balanced lifestyle that is focused on progress, not perfection.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthKings Digital are a team of digital specialists that provide expertise across strategy, brand and web design, technical development and digital marketing. Over the years their values have remained the same but its team, experience, knowledge and drive has grown to offer a more comprehensive approach. With the aim of making the web work better for their clients, they blend strategy, logic and creativity into everything they do.
NSW Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceKristal Kinsela works closely with corporate and government leaders to articulate their diversity vision, change organisational culture, develop procurement policies, action their plans and connect with talented Indigenous businesses. From consultancy and workshopping to coaching and individual training, its mission is to connect people and move them into action.
TAS Winner
Championing HealthThe Launceston Health Hub provides a wide variety of health services all on the one site with the vision to be Northern Tasmania's Leading Health Ecosystem. Inspired to provide high-quality, comprehensive and timely care to the community of Launceston, Dr Jerome Muir Wilson along with his wife Dr Jaclyn O'Keefe and business partner Dr Gaurav Singh, completed building the medical centre in 2014.
TAS Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityLenah Game Meats is a specialist producer of Tasmanian Indigenous meat products, providing sustainably produced high quality food and fibre that is sourced from Australia's abundant native animal populations. The business was started in 1993, with the vision of challenging the existing paradigm of red-meat production with an Indigenous alternative.
VIC Winner
Embracing InnovationLiberate Learning is one of the fastest growing and most respected digital and blended learning services providers in Australia. The team advise and equip clients with digital learning strategies, apps, learning platforms, technology, eLearning, and blended learning solutions.
QLD Finalist
Championing HealthFor more than 20 years, LifeShape Clinic has been helping Australians achieve healthier, happier lives. They have refined a unique medical model for weight loss delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated health professionals. Their core focus is to support each client with the tools to successfully achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle long term.
QLD Finalist
Embracing InnovationWith more than 150 years of experience in a team of qualified business and IT professionals, Lime Intelligence combines knowing what people need from a business perspective with cutting edge cloud based technology to give tailored solutions. With a vision to revolutionise the way business intelligence is delivered from traditional analysis on the desktops of a select few to a pivotal tool used across all teams in a self-service and mobile-accessible model, Lime is driving a change in the way people are doing business.
QLD Finalist
Outstanding GrowthWith more than 150 years of experience in a team of qualified business and IT professionals, Lime Intelligence combines knowing what people need from a business perspective with cutting edge cloud based technology to give tailored solutions. With a vision to revolutionise the way business intelligence is delivered from traditional analysis on the desktops of a select few to a pivotal tool used across all teams in a self-service and mobile-accessible model, Lime is driving a change in the way people are doing business.
VIC Finalist
Building CommunitiesLittle Dreamers is an Australian organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, or frail age. Its range of support programs work to improve the quality of life of young carers across five key risk areas: education, employment, mental and physical health, socialisation and financial wellbeing.
WA Finalist
Championing HealthMasters Psychology is a group of psychology and wellness clinics across Perth, offering clinical psychology, psychology services, and cognitive assessments. Coupled with the warm, open and non-judgmental environment, the team aims to reduce the suffering associated with mental illness, by creating better access, outcomes and tangible, meaningful change.
WA Finalist
Building CommunitiesMasters Psychology is a group of psychology and wellness clinics across Perth, offering clinical psychology, psychology services, and cognitive assessments. Coupled with the warm, open and non-judgmental environment, the team aims to reduce the suffering associated with mental illness, by creating better access, outcomes and tangible, meaningful change.
VIC Finalist
Embracing InnovationMeg Languages is an innovative Australian company offering live and interactive Mandarin and Spanish language programs to over 50,000 school students all over the world each week. Through leveraging technology to broadcast native language teachers directly into the classroom, Meg Languages builds language capability while immersing students in a new culture, turning students into global citizens.
VIC Finalist
Embracing InnovationMI Academy is a team training and consultancy provider, giving retailers the confidence and capabilities needed to drive enhanced marketing performance, customer experience, design thinking and organisational change. Unlike an agency, they believe in skills for life, not just for the life of one campaign.
VIC Finalist
Outstanding GrowthMI Academy is a team training and consultancy provider, giving retailers the confidence and capabilities needed to drive enhanced marketing performance, customer experience, design thinking and organisational change. Unlike an agency, they believe in skills for life, not just for the life of one campaign.
NSW Finalist
Embracing InnovationMindArc is a retail technology provider with a mission to create beautiful and innovative eCommerce solutions for its customers. The organisation helps its clients set up the right infrastructure for growth and global expansion in both the B2C and B2B space.
QLD Finalist
Championing HealthMissy Massy was founded by Susie Taaffe in 2016 to empower women in through fashion, helping them feel beautiful in the clothes they wear. Missy Massy's range of Petti-pants Underwear are designed to celebrate the body, and is helping to break the stigma that women are less than without body manipulation.
WA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityMOMA Solar is an Australian manufacturer and provider of renewable lighting solutions, specialising in solar LED lighting products for commercial and industrial applications. Its main focus is to create positive environmental change by developing affordable, accessible and sustainable lighting solutions.
QLD Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceMurawin is a highly experienced and accredited consultancy, owned and operated by First Nations people. They're dedicated to creating impact by breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians and other marginalised groups. With staff operating nationally, each team member brings unique strengths to their projects, clients and communities.
QLD Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceFounded by Gudanji artist, Ryhia Dank, Nardurna tells stories through artwork. Nardurna means woman in Gudanji language, and the business acknowledges the role of women in Gudanji communities. The designs and artwork created by Ryhia celebrate the place of storying across communities and the ways they are connected to each other and the country.
ACT Finalist
Embracing InnovationNational Healthcare Services and National Nursing Agency are nursing agencies based in Canberra, that specialise in providing compassionate and experienced professional registered and enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. The agencies are family owned and operated for more than 22 years.
ACT Finalist
Building CommunitiesNational Healthcare Services and National Nursing Agency are nursing agencies based in Canberra, that specialise in providing compassionate and experienced professional registered and enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. The agencies are family owned and operated for more than 22 years.
ACT Finalist
Outstanding GrowthNational Healthcare Services and National Nursing Agency are nursing agencies based in Canberra, that specialise in providing compassionate and experienced professional registered and enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. The agencies are family owned and operated for more than 22 years.
ACT Winner
Championing HealthNational Healthcare Services and National Nursing Agency are nursing agencies based in Canberra, that specialise in providing compassionate and experienced professional registered and enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. The agencies are family owned and operated for more than 22 years.
VIC Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityEstablished in 2004, Nationwide Waste Solutions has grown from a local provider of waste management and recycling solutions to a business that provides services to companies Australia wide. Its key focus is to provide efficient, cost effective services to industry as a joint partner with waste and recycling partners.
NSW Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceThe Native Secrets Group manufactures and sells natural skin care products and essential oils. Proudly Indigenous owned and Supply Nation certified, they extract bioactive ingredients from wild-harvested Australian natives and transforms them into high quality natural skincare products.
NSW Winner
Building CommunitiesThe Native Secrets Group manufactures and sells natural skin care products and essential oils. Proudly Indigenous owned and Supply Nation certified, they extract bioactive ingredients from wild-harvested Australian natives and transforms them into high quality natural skincare products.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthNext Level Kayaking is a Tasmanian coaching and retail company run by Ben Maynard and Roz Barber, operating all year round on the doorstep of the Southern Ocean. Founded in 2010 due to a lack of opportunities for recreational paddlers to access formal tuition, the businesses coaching programs now occupy a unique position between the general paddling population, and traditional club, State and National associations.
WA Finalist
Championing HealthNext Practice Victoria Park is a medical general practice that aims to do things differently. It aims to do this by completely recreating the patient experience, replacing receptionists with patient advocates, waiting rooms with a modern living room, and consultation rooms that encourage shared decision-making in the patient's health journey.
WA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityNorthern Valleys Locavore Store is an e-commerce platform designed to reconnect people with the origins of their food and support sustainable choices. The business does this by creating an equitable and simple system for producers to feed the region they operate in with their own food. The store now offers products from more than 100 producers and farmers from the Northern Valleys region.
QLD Finalist
Building CommunitiesNorthside Produce Agency is a rural supply business co-founded in 2017 by Brian and Jean Gordon, to service agricultural needs of the Bundaberg community with stock feeds, fertilizer, and general supplies. They are committed to the area and its people, through delivering exceptional customer service and industry expertise.
WA Finalist
Building CommunitiesOccupational Therapy Services Group provide people with exceptional services for safe, active and independent living to help them achieve a fulfilling life. The team of therapists are experienced in their area of work, and conduct thorough assessments combined with a people centred approach.
WA Finalist
Championing HealthOccupational Therapy Services Group provide people with exceptional services for safe, active and independent living to help them achieve a fulfilling life. The team of therapists are experienced in their area of work, and conduct thorough assessments combined with a people centred approach.
WA Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceOlive Branch Enterprise is an Aboriginal owned business that celebrates all that means to be Indigenous. It aims to eradicate, eliminate or reduce a range of areas of concern within the Aboriginal community. The family owned and operated team is passionate about seeing Indigenous businesses and community thrive. It aims to challenge the status quo in order to deliver services, products and training across the mining, rehabilitation and energy industry.
SA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityOut-Back Portable Buildings design and manufacture a wide range of quality, custom portable rooms and buildings, as well as fully transportable offices. Located in the Adelaide Hills, they pride themselves on providing their customers with high quality buildings and great service at affordable prices.
VIC Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityEntreprenuer, Monique Samara launched PackQueen more than 10 years ago with the goal of helping small businesses with their packaging needs. Today, PackQueen's mission is to help clients build and develop sustainable, profitable businesses by utilising their packaging and creating value while making a difference.
VIC Finalist
Championing HealthPathways to Care became an NDIS registered provider of Support Coordination and Plan Management services in 2017, and continue to provide high quality, independent service to people with a disability, helping them build their capacity and fulfil their life goals. All of Pathways to Care's operations are built upon the Values of Inclusiveness, Respect, Responsiveness & Continuous Improvement.
WA Finalist
Championing HealthPerth Healthcare Centre provides a complete, integrative and holistic approach to healthcare. It aims to bring together the best healthcare professionals in the region to provide patients with the latest treatment to provide them with the most effective and fastest health outcomes.
SA Finalist
Building CommunitiesPicket is an all-in one home organising mobile app that focuses on creating efficient systems that work for households of all shapes and sizes, so people can spend more time doing the things they enjoy. At its core, Picket removes the mental clutter often felt day-to-day and has developed into both a feature rich, and great user experience app.
SA Finalist
Embracing InnovationPicket is an all-in one home organising mobile app that focuses on creating efficient systems that work for households of all shapes and sizes, so people can spend more time doing the things they enjoy. At its core, Picket removes the mental clutter often felt day-to-day and has developed into both a feature rich, and great user experience app.
QLD Finalist
Championing HealthPleasant State is working towards a sparkling clean world that's free of toxic cleaning chemicals and single-use plastics. Most everyday cleaning products are packaged in single-use plastic filled with toxic chemicals so Pleasant State developed 'just-add-water' cleaning bars. When dissolved, the innovative product makes a multi-purpose cleaner, hand and dish soap.
QLD Finalist
Outstanding GrowthPleasant State is working towards a sparkling clean world that's free of toxic cleaning chemicals and single-use plastics. Most everyday cleaning products are packaged in single-use plastic filled with toxic chemicals so Pleasant State developed 'just-add-water' cleaning bars. When dissolved, the innovative product makes a multi-purpose cleaner, hand and dish soap.
QLD Winner
Promoting SustainabilityPleasant State is working towards a sparkling clean world that's free of toxic cleaning chemicals and single-use plastics. Most everyday cleaning products are packaged in single-use plastic filled with toxic chemicals so Pleasant State developed 'just-add-water' cleaning bars. When dissolved, the innovative product makes a multi-purpose cleaner, hand and dish soap.
SA Winner
Indigenous ExcellencePrint Junction is a print supplier that provides digital, offset and wide format print solutions, along with creative design and artwork services. Founded in 1996, the business has an experienced graphic design and pre-press team, with fully equipped offset and digital printing, in-house binding and finishing.
WA Winner
Embracing InnovationProtective is an innovative Australian technology company that designs, manufactures and supplies industries worldwide with protective equipment for safety hazard identification and accident prevention. The team is dedicated to applying next generation technology to improve and protect the lives of the world's workforce, all while working towards reducing workplace incidents.
ACT Finalist
Outstanding GrowthProximity is a provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government and large organisations. They collaborate with clients to overcome challenges and are passionate about achieving excellent outcomes. They also support the local community through pro bono services, sponsorships and volunteering.
VIC Finalist
Outstanding GrowthPsychPhys provides quick and holistic support programs to reduce risk and vulnerability, while helping individuals live a safe, happy and independent life. Through tailored Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Behaviour Support programs, PsychPhys promotes acceptance and raises public awareness into the level of risk within our society.
VIC Finalist
Championing HealthPsychPhys provides quick and holistic support programs to reduce risk and vulnerability, while helping individuals live a safe, happy and independent life. Through tailored Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Behaviour Support programs, PsychPhys promotes acceptance and raises public awareness into the level of risk within our society.
ACT Finalist
Embracing InnovationPursuit Technology helps business leaders use data to prove their strategic impact through a distinct technology setup that combines digitised capability mapping with learning management, experience and analytics. Their work is underpinned by their values of innovation, impact, empathy, courage, and transparency.
QLD Finalist
Embracing InnovationQueensland Computers are an IT company that gets to the heart of technology to provide real solutions that streamline organisations and boost efficiency. Their goal is to deliver transformational technology outcomes that place their services into the category of 'investment' over 'expense'.
SA Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceRainy Day Recruitment is a specialist recruiting and advisory business, promoting employment across STEM, Professional Services and Government roles in South Australia. Director, Kristi McMillan and her team make recruitment easy by matching their services to the specific needs of customers.
ACT Finalist
Outstanding GrowthEstablished in 2016 by Tim White and Michael McGoogan, Region Media is a for-purpose news technology platform committed to local news and community information. Their mission is to serve regional Australia by facilitating important conversations through trusted, balanced journalism.
ACT Finalist
Embracing InnovationEstablished in 2016 by Tim White and Michael McGoogan, Region Media is a for-purpose news technology platform committed to local news and community information. Their mission is to serve regional Australia by facilitating important conversations through trusted, balanced journalism.
National Winner
Building CommunitiesEstablished in 2016 by Tim White and Michael McGoogan, Region Media is a for-purpose news technology platform committed to local news and community information. Their mission is to serve regional Australia by facilitating important conversations through trusted, balanced journalism.
WA Finalist
Embracing InnovationRegional Safety Services deliver affordable and practical safety solutions throughout regional communities. A personalised on-site appraisal helps business owners, managers and staff put their individual risks into perspective, and understand the responsibilities they hold. The team believe that if safety solutions are not affordable or easy to understand, they're less likely to be embraced within a business.
NSW Finalist
Embracing InnovationRenew IT is an IT asset lifecycle service provider that recycles an organisation’s redundant IT hardware while protecting each devices data and software security. Its focus is achieving zero landfill e-waste and championing tech innovation and sustainability.
NSW Finalist
Outstanding GrowthRenew IT is an IT asset lifecycle service provider that recycles an organisation’s redundant IT hardware while protecting each devices data and software security. Its focus is achieving zero landfill e-waste and championing tech innovation and sustainability.
NSW Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityRenewCo Solar delivers best in class solar systems installed to the highest standard. It is an energy efficienct organisation that is changing the way solar is delivered in Australia. Helping to promote sustainable energy, it offers an end-to-end experience for its customers, from the initial consultation to installation and beyond.
QLD Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityBy pairing strategic, considered and insightful advice with a collaborative way of working, Rennie helps organisations confidently and optimistically map the future of their venture. Rennie Partners' are committed to support businesses navigate their transition to a net - zero, sustainable future. The team uphold values of authenticity, excellence, and resilience.
SA Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityResponsible Cafes is one of Australia's most innovative and growing programs actively engaging a community of more than 5000 cafes, over 60 councils and a growing community to improve sustainability. The organisation was born after a team of volunteers wanted to tackle the issue of ocean pollution and thought of offering people discounts on coffee if they use their own cup.
QLD Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceRoyal Black Transfers & Tours is an Aboriginal owned and operated family business founded in 2017 in Brisbane. They provide efficient, comfortable, corporate, and leisure transport solutions in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and greater Queensland areas for people of all backgrounds and cultures.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSarah's Family Wellness Centre is centered around its mission to help families lead healthier and happier lives, by providing a child-care service while parents indulge in their own self-care. The centre provides a family friendly space and customer experience that is tailored to the needs of the individual, with treatments ranging from pregnancy or infant massages to remedial massages for injury, with something for every member of the family.
TAS Finalist
Building CommunitiesSarah's Family Wellness Centre is centered around its mission to help families lead healthier and happier lives, by providing a child-care service while parents indulge in their own self-care. The centre provides a family friendly space and customer experience that is tailored to the needs of the individual, with treatments ranging from pregnancy or infant massages to remedial massages for injury, with something for every member of the family.
TAS Finalist
Championing HealthSarah's Family Wellness Centre is centered around its mission to help families lead healthier and happier lives, by providing a child-care service while parents indulge in their own self-care. The centre provides a family friendly space and customer experience that is tailored to the needs of the individual, with treatments ranging from pregnancy or infant massages to remedial massages for injury, with something for every member of the family.
NSW Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSavvy Beverages makes healthy drinks for the brain using vitamins, nootropics and superfoods to promote better focus, energy and performance. Crafted by health professionals, the drinks are designed to be a healthy and better alternative to coffee, tea and energy drinks.
NSW Finalist
Championing HealthSavvy Beverages makes healthy drinks for the brain using vitamins, nootropics and superfoods to promote better focus, energy and performance. Crafted by health professionals, the drinks are designed to be a healthy and better alternative to coffee, tea and energy drinks.
NSW Finalist
Building CommunitiesSavvy Beverages makes healthy drinks for the brain using vitamins, nootropics and superfoods to promote better focus, energy and performance. Crafted by health professionals, the drinks are designed to be a healthy and better alternative to coffee, tea and energy drinks.
SA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSilentium Defence is one of the global leaders in the design and deployment of passive surveillance systems. They specialise in tailored solutions designed to meet the critical surveillance and traffic management demands of high-end customers. The team build systems that will empower organisations to protect what matters, when it matters most.
SA Winner
Embracing InnovationSilentium Defence is one of the global leaders in the design and deployment of passive surveillance systems. They specialise in tailored solutions designed to meet the critical surveillance and traffic management demands of high-end customers. The team build systems that will empower organisations to protect what matters, when it matters most.
ACT Finalist
Building CommunitiesSkipper Care Australia is a disability support provider that specialises in providing a personalised approach to your support needs. The team are committed to spending time with their clients, finding out what they need, the types of support they would like, and developing a plan to provide this support.
NSW Finalist
Building CommunitiesSky Sirens is an inclusive dance studio and online marketplace offering Auslan-interpreted classes in Burlesque, Pole Dance and Aerial Artistry. Its studio is a safe space for students of all backgrounds and fitness levels to learn aerial and dance styles amongst a positive and welcoming community.
VIC Finalist
Championing HealthSleep Corp is a company that creates a range of mattress and pilow protection products, with teams throughout Australia and New Zealand. The business is known for its flagship PROTECT-A-BED product that protects mattresses from spills and stains, and the sleeper from dust mites, mould and bacteria.
VIC Finalist
Embracing InnovationSleep Corp is a company that creates a range of mattress and pilow protection products, with teams throughout Australia and New Zealand. The business is known for its flagship PROTECT-A-BED product that protects mattresses from spills and stains, and the sleeper from dust mites, mould and bacteria.
TAS Finalist
Promoting SustainabilitySmitten Merino is a family-owned and operated Tasmanian merino clothing brand. Founded by Nicola and Carl Mason, the team uses sustainable fabrics such as merino wool, organic cotton, and plant-based fibre to create a wide range of clothing.
TAS Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSmitten Merino is a family-owned and operated Tasmanian merino clothing brand. Founded by Nicola and Carl Mason, the team uses sustainable fabrics such as merino wool, organic cotton, and plant-based fibre to create a wide range of clothing.
SA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthFor more than 35 years, Statewide Appliance Spares have been supplying appliance spare parts to South Australian consumers. Proudly Australian owned and operated, Statewide Appliance Spares first opened its doors in 1985 and are now one of Australia's most extensive suppliers.
VIC Winner
Outstanding GrowthStyle Bundle provide a highly tailored gift curation service, assisting clients to showcase their brand through customised packaging and high-quality homeware products. With a growing team of more than 16 staff and a larger operational footprint, the business has broadened the Style Bundle model of gifting to an ever-increasing range of businesses around the country.
SA Winner
Promoting SustainabilitySuccession Ecology is a multi-faceted environmental business that finds innovative solutions in nature. The organisation works with clients across a broad range of areas from the collection and sale of native seed, to ecological consulting and research. The team appreciates nature and what it can do, with a philosophy of 'why engineer something when nature can often do it better.'
SA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSuccession Ecology is a multi-faceted environmental business that finds innovative solutions in nature. The organisation works with clients across a broad range of areas from the collection and sale of native seed, to ecological consulting and research. The team appreciates nature and what it can do, with a philosophy of 'why engineer something when nature can often do it better.'
SA Finalist
Embracing InnovationSuccession Ecology is a multi-faceted environmental business that finds innovative solutions in nature. The organisation works with clients across a broad range of areas from the collection and sale of native seed, to ecological consulting and research. The team appreciates nature and what it can do, with a philosophy of 'why engineer something when nature can often do it better.'
SA Finalist
Building CommunitiesSullivan Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm located in the heart of Adelaide. The company is committed to providing quality recruitment and human resource services to businesses and not-for-profit organisations in South Australia and abroad. Founded in 2017 by Andrew Sullivan, their approach combines the strength of experience with the freshness of a new, digital approach. Clients can expect personalised service and clear, consistent communication.
SA Finalist
Embracing InnovationSullivan Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm located in the heart of Adelaide. The company is committed to providing quality recruitment and human resource services to businesses and not-for-profit organisations in South Australia and abroad. Founded in 2017 by Andrew Sullivan, their approach combines the strength of experience with the freshness of a new, digital approach. Clients can expect personalised service and clear, consistent communication.
NSW Finalist
Embracing InnovationSuremploy delivers pre-employment assessment systems for businesses to include in their recruitment process. Its platform uses screening questionnaires and telehealth physical assessments to assist with a seamless recruitment process that helps organisations significantly mitigate risk in the workplace.
NSW Finalist
Championing HealthSuremploy delivers pre-employment assessment systems for businesses to include in their recruitment process. Its platform uses screening questionnaires and telehealth physical assessments to assist with a seamless recruitment process that helps organisations significantly mitigate risk in the workplace.
WA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthSynergy Graphics is a graphic and web design studio that creates unique graphic design solutions for businesses big and small, not for profit organisations and all tiers of government. The team helps communicate clients' messages clearly in a bid to support their growth and build their reputation.
QLD Finalist
Championing HealthTalkHQ specialise in helping children succeed, by offering a speech pathology plan to close any communication gaps and assist them with their talking, listening, reading and writing. The team are vibrant and energetic, passionate about helping children expand their ability to communicate with fun and innovative play based therapy and learning.
VIC Finalist
Building CommunitiesThe Altar Electric was established in 2017 by three Melbourne celebrants who realised there was a gap in the market for people who just didnt want a big white wedding, but something small and simple, yet with a bit more heart and soul than what was on offer at the registry office. The business now occupies its own dedicated, licensed space in Melbourne and marries hundreds of couples every year, offering a wide range of packages to suit everyone.
WA Winner
Promoting SustainabilityThe Bod Society is a sustainable skincare brand that is pushing the boundaries of modern day skincare and packaging by focusing on creating products that are formulated and packaged using natural, vegan and earth-friendly ingredients.
TAS Finalist
Building CommunitiesThe Bubble Launceston is a boutique specialist GP clinic providing sexual and reproductive women's health services, with a large focus on pregnancy and postpartum. The Bubble Launceston was founded in 2021 by Dr Natasha Vavrek, with the aim of providing quality women's health care in a safe and nurturing environment in a way that will educate, enable and empower women.
TAS Finalist
Championing HealthThe Bubble Launceston is a boutique specialist GP clinic providing sexual and reproductive women's health services, with a large focus on pregnancy and postpartum. The Bubble Launceston was founded in 2021 by Dr Natasha Vavrek, with the aim of providing quality women's health care in a safe and nurturing environment in a way that will educate, enable and empower women.
QLD Finalist
Outstanding GrowthEstablished in 2012, The Laundry Lady is one of Australia's fastest-growing mobile laundry service. The business was created more than ten years ago by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Susan Toft, who experienced frustration with her ever-growing laundry pile at home. She created the mobile laundry service that can be booked online and offers a pickup and delivery service. From a solo operation on the Gold Coast, Laundry Lady now operates nationally and has international expansion in its sights.
National Winner
Embracing InnovationThe Mullion Group is an Australian-based software company, specialising in the measurement and modelling of land-based greenhouse gas emissions and removals. Through its software platform, FLINTpro, the Mullion Group takes data from satellites, ground measurements and models and converts this into actionable information for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
ACT Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityThe Mullion Group is an Australian-based software company, specialising in the measurement and modelling of land-based greenhouse gas emissions and removals. Through its software platform, FLINTpro, the Mullion Group takes data from satellites, ground measurements and models and converts this into actionable information for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
TAS Finalist
Building CommunitiesThe van Diemen Project is focused on empowering Tasmanian individuals and businesses to achieve their goals through various tailored programs, training, workshops and mentoring. The team hopes to provide businesses with the knowledge and opportunities to introduce positive measures into their operations and build and maintain real change.
SA Finalist
Building CommunitiesAt Timms Real Estate, their aim is always, "Clients for life". Founded by Valerie Timms in 2011, Timms is among Adelaide's boldest and refreshing alternatives in real estate. The team of highly skilled agents sell and manage property across Adelaide backed by first class sales and management technology.
WA Finalist
Embracing InnovationTOKN has created a cost-effective workforce automation platform, covering areas including productivity, safety, wellness, comms and engagement through a simple to use, cloud-based service. The businesses mission is to allow you to work where you want to, the way you need to, through sophisticated software solutions.
ACT Finalist
Building CommunitiesTorode Solutions is a professional services consultancy providing services to Defence and other public and private sectors. The Torode Solutions team assist people, first responders and Australian Defence Force Veterans transition to positions with purpose. They offer project management, commercial procurement, and integrated logistics support.
NSW Finalist
Embracing InnovationtriSearch is an all-in-one technology solution for Conveyancers that operate nationally. It combines the three main tools a conveyancing business needs to conduct their workflow electronically end-to-end - Practice Management Software (PMS), due-diligence Search Platform and Electronic Conveyancing Tools.
ACT Finalist
Building CommunitiesTwenty-Fifth is a women founded and owned marketplace connecting busy clients with on-demand errand runners and personal assistants. The team are made up of a curated group of efficient assistants who are presentable, trustworthy and friendly.
National Winner
Outstanding GrowthSpecialising in mining services, Valenhold offers end to end solutions supporting mobile fleet operations. With exclusive access to proven parts and components, world - leading engineering and procurement teams, Valenhold can support projects no matter the size or complexity.
NSW Winner
Embracing InnovationVantari helps clinicians, nurses and students practice lifesaving medical procedures in a safe and scalable virtual reality environment before performing them on real patients. Its mission is to eliminate medical error and improve patient outcomes.
NSW Finalist
Championing HealthVantari helps clinicians, nurses and students practice lifesaving medical procedures in a safe and scalable virtual reality environment before performing them on real patients. Its mission is to eliminate medical error and improve patient outcomes.
SA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthViva Mutual help people live as independently as possible. This means working in a way that promotes a 'can do' attitude and identifies strengths in each individual. Founded by Guy Trunbull, Arthur Mitsioulis and Tanya Cole, the team at Viva Mutual are the community's local health and wellbeing network, delivering high quality health and social care.
NSW Finalist
Outstanding GrowthVoxus Psychology is a psychology clinic that offers mental health and wellbeing services to help individuals maintain a productive frame of mind and achieve positive emotional health. Its practitioners offer high-quality, evidence-based therapy and counselling across a range of strategies.
QLD Finalist
Building CommunitiesOperating as a family owned business since 1995, Whalesong Cruises offer half-day cruising experiences from Hervey Bay, the first whale heritage site in the world. From watching humpback whales play in their natural environment, partaking in watersports, to sunset cruises showcasing local seafood - Whalesong Cruises show people a good time.
TAS Finalist
Championing HealthWildheart is a boutique health and wellness studio that specialises in helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, illness and trauma through their tailored health programs and one-on-one coaching and support. Founded in 2015 by Jane Crosswell, the company has led with a vision to transform lives and to educate and support people to find their own way to better health.
ACT Finalist
Championing HealthFounded by Jennifer Lee, Wildly Strong takes a different approach to women's health and fitness to educate women on the true foundations of health and wellbeing. Jennifer created the Wildly Strong Women's Health Academy, an online course offering teachings focused on mindset, nourishment, and movement.
NSW Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityWinya is a majority Indigenous-owned business that designs and installs sustainable office furniture for Government and Corporate customers across Australia. The organisation is focused on developing Indigenous trainees within the furniture industry.
National Winner
Indigenous ExcellenceWinyama is an Indigenous owned and operated business specialising in Geographic Information Systems and Cloud solutions. The business works with commercial, public sector and First Nations organisations to create digital solutions that optimises the management of the Indigenous land estate in Australia.
NSW Finalist
Outstanding GrowthX Commercial is a commercial real estate agency offering its customers sales and leasing assistance, asset management advice, valuations and commercial finance. By understanding the latest market evidence and trends, X Commercial helps its clients make the best possible commercial decisions.
WA Finalist
Indigenous ExcellenceYalagan Imprint aim to leave a mark on its clients through its team of print and design experts who leverage progressive processes, products and technology to deliver a wide range of high-quality printing, design and marketing solutions to clients across the country.
WA Finalist
Outstanding GrowthYouth Lab is a Perth based medical cosmetic clinic dedicated to enhancing aesthetic confidence. The team of highly skilled cosmetic doctors, nurses and dermal clinicians offer an extensive range of non-surgical procedures. They utilise cutting edge medical technology to treat the most stubborn skin conditions and enhance self-confidence.
NSW Finalist
Promoting SustainabilityZero Co delivers personal-care and home-cleaning products direct to its customers’ door, with the goal of creating a single-use plastic free planet. Its products are made using collected plastic from the ocean and plant-based formulas to offer a sustainable alternative to everyday household products.
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