Prizes

First Prize

Awarded to the fastest growing company based on percentage revenue growth averaged across the past three financial years. Minimum turnover of $200,000 per financial year.

  • $10,000 cash prize thanks to HT Capital
  • $6,000 Cash prize thanks to BDO
  • Fully subsidised Australian Centre for Business Growth scholarship offering one of their world-class business growth programs, tailored to the needs of each winning company. During these business growth programs, participants will build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve sustainable and continuous business growth. Programs are taught by Growth Experts who are current and former business owners who have started, grown, sold, and exited at least one company.
  • A Market Ease Digital Personalised Complete Digital Growth Plan (valued @ $4,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.

Second Prize

Awarded to the second fastest growing company based on percentage revenue growth averaged across the past three financial years. Minimum turnover of $200,000 per financial year.

  • $2,000 cash prize thanks to BDO
  • A Market Ease Digital Marketing Readiness Assessment (valued @ $1,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.

Third Prize

Awarded to the third fastest growing company based on percentage revenue growth averaged across the past three financial years. Minimum turnover of $200,000 per financial year.

  • $2,000 cash prize thanks to BDO
  • A Market Ease Digital Marketing Readiness Assessment (valued @ $1,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.

Excellence in Business Award

The Excellence in Business Award will be judged through the nominees’ survey answers and judged by BDO. It will be awarded to a company that has achieved exceptional and sustained growth year on year and demonstrated innovative strategies and market leadership.

  • Fully subsidised Australian Centre for Business Growth scholarship offering one of their world-class business growth programs, tailored to the needs of each winning company. During these business growth programs, participants will build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve sustainable and continuous business growth. Programs are taught by Growth Experts who are current and former business owners who have started, grown, sold, and exited at least one company.
  • Market Ease Digital Personalised Complete Digital Growth Plan (valued @ $4,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.

Fastest Employment Growth Award

The fastest employment growth award will be awarded to the company with the highest percentage growth in employment numbers averaged across the past three financial years from year ending June 2023 through to the year ending June 2025.

  • Fully subsidised Australian Centre for Business Growth scholarship offering one of their world-class business growth programs, tailored to the needs of each winning company. During these business growth programs, participants will build the skills and knowledge needed to achieve sustainable and continuous business growth. Programs are taught by Growth Experts who are current and former business owners who have started, grown, sold, and exited at least one company.
  • Market Ease Digital Personalised Complete Digital Growth Plan (valued @ $4,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.

Elevated Success Award

The Elevated Success award will be awarded to the company with the highest percentage of revenue growth averaged across the past three financial years, from year ending June 2023 to year ending June 2025. Minimum turnover $5,000,000 per financial year.

  • Market Ease Digital Personalised Complete Digital Growth Plan (valued @ $4,500)
  • A two‑hour growth workshop with a BDO Partner, focused on identifying opportunities, strengthening strategy and supporting your next phase of expansion, thanks to BDO. If you are an audit client of BDO, please note that this workshop will be generic in nature and will not be tailored to your specific business or circumstances.