What are the Award categories?
In 2010 there are five Award categories.
You may enter one of the following three qualifying categories based on the size of your business:
- businessowner Micro-Business Award
For businesses with five employees or fewer.
- MYOB Small Business Award
For businesses with more than five employees, but less than or equal to 20 employees.
- Panasonic Australia Medium Business Award
For businesses with more than 20 employees, but less than or equal to 200 employees.
All entrants will also be considered for the following two specialist Awards:
- AMP Innovation Award
For businesses that have successfully introduced an Innovation.
- Sensis Social Responsibility Award
For demonstrated leadership and contribution by a business to the environment, people, education or the community.
State/Territory Awards
Winners of this award will receive a business development grant and Telstra products and services to the total value of $10,000 Recommended Retail Price.
National Awards
Category winners in each State/Territory will be eligible to represent their business at the national awards ceremony in their respective category. The winners of the overall Telstra Business of the Year in each State/Territory will also be eligible to be named the 2010 Telstra Australian Business of the Year.
The winner will receive a business development grant and Telstra Products and services to the total value of $25,000 Recommended Retail Price.
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Close of entries
Apr 24
Entries must be postmarked or submitted online by this date.
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National Judging
Aug 19
National Finalists will attend a 30 minute interview in Sydney.
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National Award Ceremony
Aug 20
2009 Telstra Business Awards National Presentation Gala Dinner.
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2010 Program
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