Meet our 2026 State Winners
The 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards State Winners recognise extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses making an impact across the country. Browse winners by state below and discover the businesses recognised through the Awards program.
FAQs about State Winners
The Telstra Best of Business Awards celebrate extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses that are making a positive impact through growth, innovation, leadership and community contribution.
The Telstra Best of Business Awards recognise businesses across four categories:
These categories recognise different types of business achievement and impact.
Entries are assessed against the criteria for the selected award category. Judges consider factors such as economic sustainability, operational effectiveness, leadership, community contribution, impact and category alignment.
Learn more about how the Awards work.
The State Winners will progress to the national stage of the 2026 Telstra Best of Business Awards, where national category winners and the Business of the Year will be recognised in Hobart in November.
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Contact the Awards team
Speak with our Awards team or call 1800 AWARDS (1800 292 737), 9am to 5pm AEDT, Monday to Friday.
Eligibility requirements
Review the eligibility criteria to confirm your business meets the entry requirements.