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Telstra Best of Business Awards

Judging application

What you need to know

This application is designed for us to get to you know you a little better, so there are no right or wrong answers. Split into three parts: judging experience, business experience and your details, it will take you about 10-15 minutes to complete.

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise stated.

Judging experience

Where do you currently live?

Categories

Which categories are you interested in judging? You can select as many as you like.

Accelerating Women

For businesses actively challenging exclusion and inequality to create meaningful and lasting equity for women.

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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.

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Championing Health

For businesses focussed on innovative solutions, improving health outcomes for every Australian.

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Embracing Innovation

For businesses innovating with technology to develop solutions for challenges faced by modern Australia.

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Indigenous Excellence

For Indigenous-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians.

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Outstanding Growth

For businesses achieving significant growth and contributing to building a more resilient Australian economy.

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Promoting Sustainability

For businesses reducing their environmental impact by driving sustainable change within their industry for a cleaner and healthier planet.

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Do you have a connection to the categories you selected? (optional)If any of these categories relate to your passion, experience or background, please tell us about it in 1000 characters or less.

Do you have any previous judging experience?

Yes

Which Stage of judging are you most interested in?

All Stages

Stage 2: Video Submissions
Review 7-8 entries short written responses, plus video submissions.
Approx. 5 hours' commitment over 2 weeks in June.

Stage 3: Pitch Pack + Q&A
Review 7-8 entries mixed-format pitches, and conduct in person interviews with State Finalists.
Spend time with fellow judges and meet impressive business leaders.
Stage 3 - Pitch Pack: approx. 8 hours over 2 weeks in late July/early August.
Stage 3 - Q&A: approx. 6 hours prep, then a full day (8 hours) for Q&A and deliberation in late August.

I understand that to be a Telstra Best of Business Awards Judge I need to be committed to the program and the time commitments. I acknowledge that if my commitment needs to change or I need to pull out, I will inform the 1800 AWARDS team immediately.

Need some assistance?

If you have any questions or need help please call 1800 AWARDS or go to contact us.