Business Awards Resources
Whether it’s your first time entering or you're aiming to build on past success, these resources are designed to help you shine.
Explore guidance from judges, tips from past winners, and best practices to make your entry stand out.
Your Entry Guide for the 2026 Business Awards
Thinking of entering the Business NSW Awards? This quick guide outlines the award categories and shares practical tips to help you understand what judges are looking for and how to structure strong, effective responses to the entry questions.
Download the guide before you start your application to give your entry the best chance of success.
Business Awards Masterclass
Get insider tips from judges and past winners on crafting a standout business award entry for 2025 – including what to highlight, how to use AI wisely, and how to maximise your impact.
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Rating: 8.12/10
The best part of the webinar was seeing how entering industry awards can really build our reputation and give the team a confidence boost.
I found it extremely helpful hearing from judges and previous winners in what helped them. Not necessarily for the awards but for the general advice all round. I really enjoyed the brief video at the beginning as a bit of an ice breaker too.
It was helpful to have a few more benefits for businesses applying and specific examples about the types of data and evidence to include.
Business Awards Entrant Workshop
Award-winning innovator and business judge Jennifer Weller shares expert tips on crafting a winning awards entry, drawing on her diverse experience across multiple industries and iconic brands. She shares practical insights, common pitfalls, and the power of asking ‘what if?’ to help you write with impact and confidence.
Jennifer is a Telstra Business Women’s Awards winner, chief judge for the Albury Wodonga Business Awards and a former Chair of Regional Development Australia Murray.
"I love being able to share my stuff ups and Ah ha! moments with the innovators in the program. If I can help them get to where they want to go faster than I did I am very happy. We are changing our region - one idea and one person at a time – what a privilege."
View the slides from this session here.