The Telstra Best of Business Awards is the most high-profile business awards program in Australia. For over 25 years, Telstra has celebrated exceptional small and medium businesses (SMBs) making a positive impact and achieving outstanding results.

What are the Awards About?

These awards recognise excellence across various aspects of business, providing a platform for SMBs to showcase their achievements and gain national recognition. Winning can boost your brand reputation and attract new customers and talent.

The Telstra Best of Business Awards encompass a wide range of categories, including:

• Outstanding Growth: Awarding businesses demonstrating exceptional growth and scalability.
• Accelerating Women: Recognising businesses empowering female leaders and fostering gender equality.
• Building Communities: Celebrating businesses making a positive social impact and strengthening local communities.
• Embracing Innovation: Recognising businesses leveraging technology to solve challenges and create a better future.
• Promoting Sustainability: Recognising businesses committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. 
• Championing Health: For businesses focused on innovative solutions, improving health outcomes for every Australian.
• Indigenous Excellence: For Indigenous-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians.
• Business of the Year: The ultimate recognition, awarded to the most outstanding business across all categories.

Stage 1 entries closed on 23 April 2025, but nominations are open all year round. 

To learn more about this award visit the Telstra Best of Business Awards website.

Is your SMB ready to shine?  Consider the Telstra Best of Business Awards!

Green Door Co can help you craft a compelling application that tells your story and increases your chances of winning. Contact us today!