WA Business Awards

The WA Business Awards recognise the very best: from the non-profits striving to make a difference, to the large organisations making waves in their sector, right down to the small businesses creating impact in their local communities. These awards recognise the WA businesses that rise above.

It takes perseverance, ingenuity and courage to build a sustainable business in today's evolving landscape. This is your chance to share that story and be recognised for it.

Enter today to be recognised in the WA Business Awards, powered by Business News.

Why Enter?

The story of your business is intrinsically tied to its success; it is what makes it unique and the WA Business Awards showcase this. The visibility and credibility that the awards process provides is an invaluable tool to reward your employees, elevate your brand and promote your enterprise to potential stakeholders. It is an industry benchmark that sets you apart and lifts your business above the rest.

Rewarding achievement

Category winners receive $10,000 in value towards an extensive Business News campaign, including invaluable editorial coverage and publicity. The overall winner is further elevated, receiving a total $20,000 in value.

Key Dates

Monday, June 17

ENTRIES OPEN

Monday, August 26

Entries close

Monday, September 16

Submissions due

Monday, October 28

Judging complete

Friday, November 29

AWARDS GALA DINNER
Winners announced

Saturday, November 30

Business News online coverage

Monday, December 9

Business News print coverage

How to Enter Judging Panel Winners

Award Categories

1. Startup Business of the Year

Recognising businesses that have completed fewer than three years of trading.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:

Scalability of business.
Evidence of a positive or disruptive impact on an established industry through the use of technology.

2. Micro Business of the Year

Recognising business with 10 or fewer staff that have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

This award celebrates small teams of exceptional quality who are punching above their weight.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:

Evidence of the benefits of a small workforce.

3. Judo Bank Small Business of the Year

Recognising businesses that have between 10 and 30 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

4. Judo Bank Medium Business of the Year

Recognising businesses with more than 30 but less than 100 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

5. Large Business of the Year

Recognising businesses with more than 100 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

6. Aveling Not for Profit / Charity of the Year

Recognising organisations that are run as not for profit and/or have official charity status and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

7. Mader Group Employer of the Year

Recognising businesses who prioritise and invest in their team and use this as a tool for organisational growth.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:

Evidence of the positive impact of employee strategy.
Excellence in people management, staff remuneration and workforce motivation.
Recruitment and retention strategies.

8. Regional Business of the Year

Recognising businesses that are based in regional and remote Western Australia and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:

Evidence of the positive impact the organisation has on their local town centres which contributes to making regional Western Australian a better community.

9. Indigenous Business of the Year

Recognising businesses that are 50% or more Indigenous owned and have been trading for at least the last three financial years. In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:

The number of Indigenous employees within the business.
Evidence of the organisation's commitment to Indigenous training.
Evidence of the organisation's investment in Indigenous communities.

10. Western Australian Business of the Year

Winners of each category will be pooled and judged, with an overall winner named the 2023 Western Australian Business of the Year.

1.

Startup Business of the Year
2.

Micro Business of the Year
3.

Judo Bank Small Business of the Year
4.

Judo Bank Medium Business of the Year
5.

Large Business of the Year
6.

Aveling Not for Profit / Charity of the Year
7.

Mader Group Employer of the Year
8.

Regional Business of the Year
9.

Indigenous Business of the Year
10.

Western Australian Business of the Year

Recognising businesses that have completed fewer than three years of trading.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:
- Scalability of business.
- Evidence of a positive or disruptive impact on an established industry through the use of technology.
Recognising business with 10 or fewer staff that have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

This award celebrates small teams of exceptional quality who are punching above their weight.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:
- Evidence of the benefits of a small workforce.
Recognising businesses that have between 10 and 30 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.
Recognising businesses with more than 30 but less than 100 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.
Recognising businesses with more than 100 full time equivalent staff and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.
Recognising organisations that are run as not for profit and/or have official charity status and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.
Recognising businesses who prioritise and invest in their team and use this as a tool for organisational growth.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:
- Evidence of the positive impact of employee strategy.
- Excellence in people management, staff remuneration and workforce motivation.
- Recruitment and retention strategies.
Recognising businesses that are based in regional and remote Western Australia and have been trading for at least the last three financial years.

In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:
- Evidence of the positive impact the organisation has on their local town centres which contributes to making regional Western Australian a better community.
Recognising businesses that are 50% or more Indigenous owned and have been trading for at least the last three financial years. In addition to the standard criteria the judges are looking for:
- The number of Indigenous employees within the business.
- Evidence of the organisation's commitment to Indigenous training.
- Evidence of the organisation's investment in Indigenous communities.
Winners of each category will be pooled and judged, with an overall winner named the 2023 Western Australian Business of the Year.