The judges are representatives from a variety of industries who have relevant experience or an understanding of the operations of a small business. They will shortlist the entrants into finalists. The number of finalists will depend on the quality and quantity of entrants for each category. Not all entrants will become finalists.
Judging is assessed on the responses to the Compulsary Awards Questions and Additional Supporting Information that are uploaded as a PDF as part of your entry. The outcome of each business' assessment will determine the Australian Trades Small Business Champion winners.
Businesses are judged only within one award category. Judges reserve the right to transfer a business into another category if they believe a business would be more appropriately assessed in another category.
The Entrepreneur Categories
• Small Business Champion Entrepreneur
• Young Small Business Champion Entrepreneur
Judges will be looking at each applicant's approach to the business, together with their individual achievements and attitudes in regard to managing challenges.
Business Growth Award
Judges will shortlist the entrants into finalists. The number of finalists will depend on the quality and quantity of entrants for each category. Not all entrants will become finalists.
Judges will be looking at each applicant's approach to achieving excellence in small business growth and generating a more profitable business through systems that lead to improved customer service and product innovation.
Business of the Decade Award
Judges will shortlist the entrants into finalists. The number of finalists will depend on the quality and quantity of entrants for each category. Not all entrants will become finalists.
Nominated businesses must demonstrate a successful track record of excellence and achievement over a 10-year period