Outstanding Start-Up

The Outstanding Start-up Award recognises innovative start-ups that have displayed significant success and growth in their industry and demonstrates the potential for future success.

ENTRY CRITERIA

This award is available to businesses that have been operational for less than two years/24 months.

To enter, you must demonstrate your dedication and contribution as an outstanding start-up over the past 12 months.

Award eligibility check box

  • This business has been trading for a period of two years or less, and is not bankrupt or trading insolvent at the time of entry.
  • This business has not been purchased or acquired and is not part of a franchise.
  • The business has not entered the categories of Outstanding Community Organisation, Excellence in Micro Business, Excellence in Small Business or Excellence in Business.
  • A representative of this business has not been a judge in this category in 2023.
  • A representative of this business is not a judge in the 2024 Business Awards program.

QUESTIONS

  1. Provide an overview of your start-up business including the product or service delivered to the market, how you identified it as a market need and who your target customer is. Maximum word count: 200
  2. Provide an overview of the key features of your business development strategy and projected outcomes for the future. Maximum word count: 300
  3. Describe why your product or service offering is unique within your industry and differentiates your business from competitors. Maximum word count: 300
  4. Detail the measurable growth and key milestones you have achieved since launching your business. Maximum word count: 400
  5. Describe the key challenges your business has faced as a start-up and how you overcame them. Maximum word count: 400