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.
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
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
3 March to 23 April 2025
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
30 April to 20 May 2025
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.
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Contact us
Speak with our Awards Team and call 1800 AWARDS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (AEDT).
Terms of entry
Ensure you're eligible to enter by viewing our official terms and conditions.