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.
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?
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.
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.
Bush Medijina
Telstra Business Awards 2019 State Winner.
Love To Dream
Telstra Business Women's Awards and Telstra Business Awards 2017 National Winner.
LVLY
Telstra Business Women's Awards 2020 State Winner.
Mollydooker Wines
Telstra Business Awards 2019 State Winner.
Scoot Boots
Telstra Business Awards 2018 National Winner.
STEM Punks
Telstra Business Awards 2019 State Winner.
Unios
Telstra Business Awards 2019 State Winner.
Water Tight Canberra
Telstra Business Awards 2019 State Winner.
Our legacy programs
Telstra Business Awards
For 28 years, the Telstra Business Awards helped put Australia’s best small and medium-sized businesses in the spotlight.
Telstra Business Women's Awards
The Telstra Business Women’s Awards program recognised and celebrated outstanding business women for 25 years.
Our program dates
Our 2026 Program
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 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.
How our Awards work
Explore our award categories, application process, selection criteria and eligibility.
Need help?
Have a question?
Find answers to your frequently asked questions.
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.