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Welcome to the 2018 Telstra Business Awards

For 26 years, the Awards have been a hub for Australia’s remarkable small and medium-sized businesses to gather, explore their dreams, celebrate their achievements and to become ‘that’ business.

These businesses have inspired us all with their resilience, courage, incredible commitment, and their ability to find new solutions and ways of working. … Read more Since 1992, the Awards have showcased some of Australia’s best business talent, with over 45,000 businesses nominated to date.

I know this year will be no exception and I can’t wait to meet and celebrate with our entrants.

From all of us here at Telstra, good luck. Read less

Andrew Penn, Chief Executive Officer, Telstra

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Wednesday 11 July

Australian Capital Territory ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 12 July

Australian Capital Territory State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Australian Capital Territory 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 18 July

Queensland ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 19 July

Queensland State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Queensland 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 25 July

Tasmania ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 26 July

Tasmanian State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Tasmanian 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 30 July

Victoria ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Tuesday 31 July

Victorian State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Victorian 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 8 August

Northern Territory ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 9 August

Northern Territory State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Northern Territory 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 15 August

Western Australia ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 16 August

Western Australian State Awards Dinner

Join us at the Western Australian 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Wednesday 22 August

New South Wales ‘That’ Business Masterclass

At ‘That’ Business Masterclass, 2018 finalists will have exclusive access to industry leaders and the opportunity to partake in hands on skill development exercises.

Thursday 23 August

New South Wales State Awards Dinner

Join us at the New South Wales 2018 Telstra Business Awards dinner, to celebrate some of Australia’s most innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

Thursday 20 September

National Awards Dinner

Join us at the 2018 Telstra Business Awards National dinner in Melbourne, to celebrate Australia’s leading innovative and entrepreneurial businesses.

About us

25 years and counting of celebratory moments

Shines a spotlight on small to medium business across Australia

An exclusive platform to help your business thrive in the future

Why enter

National recognition

Be recognised as one of Australia’s best businesses and gain the credibility to unlock new opportunities, just like our past award winners such as Stone & Wood, MYOB, Brookfarm and Big hART.

The Business Benchmark Report

Get an in-depth review of your business to help make sure you’re on the right path, with professional insights, advice and guidance to cement the future of your business.

Join an exclusive network

Make the most of opportunities to build relationships with Australian business leaders through our esteemed Alumni program.

Benefits

Telstra technology

Benefit from exclusive opportunities to experience Telstra’s technology products and services that will help your business thrive beyond the awards.

Innovative learning and growth

Gain access to exclusive masterclasses and networking events designed to help you and your business continue to thrive.

Marketing exposure

Reap the rewards of PR opportunities and promotion across Telstra channels including Telstra Business Awards, Smarter Business and Tech Talks.

“The Telstra Business Awards is one of the most reputable and respected business awards within Australia. Irrespective of whether you win, the quality of the judging panel and the feedback you receive through the Telstra Business Benchmark Report, provides insights that will benefit the strategic direction of your business enormously.”

Marnie Goding, ELK, 2017 Telstra Australian Medium Business Award

Next steps

Categories and criteria

Feeling inspired? Explore our brand-new award categories and familiarise yourself with our eligibility criteria. Plus get to know what our Judges are looking for in a winning entry.

Get prepared

Ready to enter? Let us take you through the process step-by-step — from key dates and entry process, to how to craft a winning entry — we’ve got you covered.