The Outstanding Young Business Leader Award recognises an inspirational business leader, aged 35 or under at the time of entry, who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry, and the community through leadership.
Entry criteria
Entrants must demonstrate their ability to lead and inspire people, showcasing exceptional leadership skills, while demonstrating how they have effectively utilised resources to achieve successful outcomes and drive innovation over the past 18 months. To be eligible for this category, the individual must have held a senior management or executive-level position within their organisation for a minimum of 18 months at the time of entry.
Award eligibility check box
- I am aged 35 years or under at the time of entry.
- I am not an employee, Regional President, State Councillor or Board Member of NSW Business Chamber Limited.
- I have not been a judge in this category in 2024.
- I am not a judge in the 2025 Business Awards program.
- Provide a brief profile, including your current role and scope of responsibilities.
Maximum word count: 200 - Detail specific activities and initiatives you have undertaken to reshape your workplace, industry, or community to create a smarter and more inclusive future, with examples of how you have demonstrated exceptional leadership, effectively utilised resources, and/or driven innovation.
Maximum word count: 400 - Describe the key challenges you have faced as a young business leader and how you overcame them.
Maximum word count: 300 - Provide an overview of your five-year goals and strategies for business growth, detailing how you are working towards achieving them.
Maximum word count: 300 - Outline the reasons why you are an outstanding young business leader.
Maximum word count: 400
