awards and PARTNERS
AWARDS AND PARTNERS

Hospitality
Includes but is not limited to restaurants, catering and equipment services and food service providers.
Innovation & Technology
Includes but is not limited to businesses with commercially available products or services that demonstrate innovation in biosciences and genetics, marketing and communication, sustainability initiatives, information technology, software, app and device development, advanced engineering, and/or other manufactured goods.
Tourism
Includes but is not limited to accommodation, transportation (e.g., airlines, car rental), travel facilitation and information (e.g., tour operators, travel agents, tourist information centers), and attractions and entertainment (e.g., heritage sites and theme, national, and wildlife parks) and events.
Future Leader of The Year
Recognises young business leaders who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic direction, and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young businesspeople. Nominations are sought from individuals under 35 years of age (at the time of the award nominations opening) and who have had significant success in their business.
Employer of Choice
Recognises and celebrates businesses whose outstanding service capabilities are also complemented by their commitment to the employees. This category involves the completion of a separate Employer of Choice Application along with an online employee survey that will contribute to the business’s overall application.