About the program

Our story

Telstra Best of Business Awards were created to celebrate Australia's best small and medium-sized businesses.

Why small and medium-sized businesses?

Small and medium businesses are the foundation of Australia’s financial, cultural and social prosperity. The successful ones can adapt to both their own and their community's changing needs.

Telstra Best of Business Awards were created to celebrate the achievements of these businesses, while giving them the opportunity to learn from Australia’s best business minds. We're passionate about recognising standout businesses while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Why your business should enter

Seven award categories

We've meticulously designed Telstra Best of Business Awards to celebrate the success stories, diversity and brilliance of Australia's small and medium-sized businesses. We aim to represent the scope of them all across seven dedicated categories.

Our award categories include Accelerating Women, Building Communities, Championing Health, Embracing Innovation, Indigenous Excellence, Outstanding Growth and Promoting Sustainability.

Browse our award categories

Our past winners

Throughout 30 years of Awards, we've had the honour of celebrating some of Australia's most exciting small and medium-sized businesses. We're thrilled to have seen our alumni become household names, notable business leaders, and grow into global operations. We're grateful for their continued support of the Awards, and we hope you join them one day.

Browse our past winners' stories