Winning a business award is an ongoing goal for many businesses, and receiving business awards is always an outstanding achievement for any company. Business awards give your business great exposure, a chance to grow, allow you to network with other businesses, and ultimately, build trust and credibility with your customers.
In Australia, we like giving out awards to businesses who deserve it. So, here are the top 10 business awards you can enter in 2021, and when entries open:
Telstra Business Awards
The Telstra Business Awards are one of the most reputable and respected business awards within Australia. They offer entrants, finalists and winners a range of experiences and opportunities that extend far beyond that incredible winning moment.
Benefits of receiving a Telstra Business Award include:
- Nationwide recognition
- Actionable advice and insights
- Telstra collaboration
- Marketing exposure
Entries usually open in February each year.
Australian Small Business Champion Awards
The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is the pinnacle of business success. The awards seek to acknowledge the hard work that business owners contribute to the local community as well as the Australian economy.
The awards program aims to assist small business operators with their development and provide marketing opportunities to enhance and grow their business. The program also acknowledges the vision, dedication, and outstanding level of customer service of successful small businesses.
Entries usually open in November each year.
B&T 30 Under 30 Awards
Regarded as the leading showcase for the brightest young talent working across marketing communications, winning a B&T 30 Under 30 award will not only give you national recognition, you will also be highly sought after in the marketing communications industry!
Entries usually open at the beginning of the year.
Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Asia Pacific Awards
Now in its 18th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific ranks the fastest-growing companies across nine Asia Pacific locations, including Australia.
These awards celebrate technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth from Technology Fast 500 companies in the hardware, software, communications, media, life sciences and clean technology industries.
Entries usually open in August or September each year.
Smart 50 Awards
The Smart 50 Awards acknowledge and recognise some of Australia’s fastest-growing SMEs and the most successful entrepreneurs.
Benefits of winning a Smart 50 Award include:
- Nationwide recognition
- Marketing exposure
- Growth for your business or yourself
Entries usually open in August each year.
My Business Awards
The My Business Awards is the longest-standing business awards program in Australia. It recognises the achievements of Australia’s best business operators.
The awards celebrate the best of the best and recognise the outstanding contribution of professionals and businesses across Australia in 30+ categories.
With its continued success and recognition, this awards program allows attendees to enhance and expand their business in the Australian market!
Benefits of winning a My Business award include:
- Proven to generate new leads
- Stand out in a competitive market place
Entries usually open in August each year.
Top 10 Dynamic Entrepreneurs
The Top10 Dynamic Entrepreneurs celebrates Australia’s leading entrepreneurs in the start-up space, recognising the brightest talents in the industry.
Benefits of winning a Top 10 Dynamic Entrepreneurs award include:
- Nationwide recognition
- Getting your name and/or product out in the market
- Opportunity to network with others in your field
Entries usually open in September each year.
Australian Achiever Awards
The Australian Achiever Awards measure and recognise excellent customer service delivery in a wide variety of industries.
An Australian Achiever Award allows you to take full advantage of the loyalty and appreciation you get from your happy customers, extending their endorsement and influence to an even broader market.
The Award gives small to medium-sized businesses that truly provide good customer service with a responsible and credible way to showcase this commitment.
Benefits of winning an Australian Achiever Award include:
- Businesses can use the widely recognised and respected Australian Achiever logo in all their marketing and advertising campaigns
- Businesses have a competitive advantage in their industry
Entries are open all year round for different categories.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Formerly known as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program recognises and celebrates the spirit and contribution of exceptional entrepreneurs.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year is a unique global program that supports entrepreneurs as they unlock their ambitions by recognising entrepreneurial achievement among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success.
Benefits of winning an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award include:
- Nation and worldwide recognition
- Further growth opportunities
- The ability to network with recognised individuals in your field
Entries usually open in April each year.
Westpac’s Business of Tomorrow Awards
Westpac’s Business of Tomorrow Awards recognises businesses with the drive to shape Australia’s future and meet tomorrow’s challenges, that can demonstrate a clear purpose and vision, and who understand their customers’ needs.
This national program is designed to celebrate exceptional organisations that valuable contributions to their industry, customers and community.
Westpac awards 200 business each year.
Benefits of receiving a Westpac Business of Tomorrow Award include:
- The unique opportunity to learn from some of Australia’s greatest business minds
- Receive access to an influential business coach and peer monitoring
- National media and marketing opportunities
Entries usually open in February each year.