Telstra Best of Business Awards

Celebrating Australia's brightest changemakers

Our Awards are for small and medium-sized businesses helping build Australia's economic, social and cultural prosperity.

Nominations now open

Help us celebrate the businesses moving Australia forward. Nominate a small to medium-sized business that's committed to making a difference.

Why enter

Whether you progress to finalist, or go on to win a Telstra Best of Business Award, you'll access an array of invaluable experiences and opportunities to add to your arsenal of business expertise.

Plus, Awards Entrants get access to an exclusive Insights Report, helping them understand the broader business landscape in Australia, and benchmark themselves against similar businesses across the nation.

Build your profile

Our Awards provide a platform to share your passion and showcase your business. 

Recognise your team

You and your team work hard every day, and the Awards provides an opportunity to celebrate. 

Learn and network

Join a growing network of successful business leaders, share knowledge and learn from experts. 

Explore award categories

Accelerating Women

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

Building Communities

For businesses making a positive impact on culture and society so everyone can thrive as part of a supportive community.

Championing Health

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

Embracing Innovation

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

Indigenous Excellence

For Indigenous-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism and inspiring our next generation.

Outstanding Growth

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

Promoting Sustainability

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

Our program dates

Click below for details on category information, selection criteria and eligibility.

Nominations open

All year round

We accept nominations all year round. If you know an exceptional business moving Australia forward, nominate them today.

Stage 1

4 March - 26 April 2024

This initial stage is a multiple choice assessment of your business and how successful it is. Your total score will determine whether you progress to stage 2. You will be advised of the outcome of your entry by email.

Stage 2

2 May - 24 May 2024

For this stage, the goal is to gain a deeper understanding of your business and give you an opportunity to expand on your answers from stage 1. 

Nominate an exceptional business, even your own!

Have a question?

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Contact us

Speak with our Awards Team and call 1800 AWARDS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (AEDT).