Local Business Awards
Shine in Your Local Community with the Local Business Awards
The Local Business Awards are one of Australia’s most recognised and respected community awards programs, celebrating the outstanding achievements of local businesses each year. From retail to services to specialised industries, this is your chance to be acknowledged as a leader in your community and celebrated at the prestigious Gala Presentation Evening.
Becoming a finalist or winner isn’t just about a trophy, it’s about earning a stamp of credibility that customers recognise and trust.
Benefits of Entering
- Promote your business locally: Showcase your success to the community you serve.
- Credibility boost: Recognition as a finalist or winner signals quality and trust.
- Team motivation: Inspire your staff with public recognition of their hard work.
- Prestige: The Local Business Awards logo is a respected symbol of excellence.
- Celebrate in style: Network and connect at the Gala Presentation Evening with your team, family and friends.
Key Information
Major Awards:
- Business of the Year: The most prestigious honour, selected from all local category winners.
- Business Person of the Year: Recognises an outstanding leader contributing to the success of their business.
- Youth Award: Inspires and celebrates young achievers aged 25 years or under.
Industry Categories:
Covers a wide variety of retail, service and industrial categories — tailored to each region. There’s even a specialised category for unique businesses.
Key Dates
Entry dates vary by region — check your local area for deadlines.
Entry Requirements:
- Open to businesses in participating regions (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC — see full list online).
- Businesses enter in one industry category.
- Finalists may also enter for Business Person of the Year or Youth Award.
Entry Fee
The Local Business Awards are free to enter.
Why Enter?
The Local Business Awards do more than recognise excellence, they strengthen the bond between businesses and the communities they serve. Whether you’re aiming to grow your local presence, boost your credibility, or simply celebrate your team’s hard work, this program puts your business in the spotlight where it belongs.
Ready to Take the Stage?
Our team at Green Door Co knows how to craft a compelling submission that captures the heart of what you do and impresses the judges.
Contact us today and let’s get your business award-ready.
