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Welcome to the 2019 Telstra Business Awards

For 27 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 58,000 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

Key dates View more
Thursday 21 November

Telstra Australian Business Awards Masterclass

At ‘that’ Business Masterclass, 2019 National finalists will join a judging panel in discussing leadership in business then take part in a session with speechmaking expert Barbara Warren.

Thusday 21 November

Telstra Australian Business Awards

Join us in Melbourne at the 2019 Telstra Australian Business Awards, where we will celebrate 'that' moment with the leading lights in Australian business.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Inspiration from the class of 2019

We decided to catch up with our State finalists to find out more about what makes them tick.

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Benefits

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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

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Next steps

Categories and criteria

Feeling inspired? Explore our Award categories and familarise 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.

Nominate a business for the 2020 Telstra Business Awards.

If you’re ready to be ‘that’ business, or you know one that is, nominate them for the 2020 Telstra Business Awards today.

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