Businesses are encouraged to submit entries adhering to the Awards Criteria. Following the evaluation of all entries, successful global finalists will receive notification via email. These global finalists will then compete within their respective categories, with the ultimate winners being revealed during the Gala Dinner Awards Presentation Evening.

Participation in the awards is exclusive, limited to businesses through invitation or nomination only to the Bx community and affiliated partners. Businesses can receive invitations or nominations if they are clients, partners or integral members of the Bx community.

Studies indicate that businesses are motivated to participate in awards for two primary reasons: to seize business opportunities and embrace personal challenges. Additionally, there are several other compelling reasons to consider:

• Utilising the awards as a formal business planning tool, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of strengths and areas requiring attention.
• The opportunity to benchmark your business against others within the same industry.
• Gaining industry and peer recognition for your business.
• Recognizing and rewarding your team for their dedicated efforts.
• The potential to boost team morale and development by becoming a finalist or winner.
• Establishing credibility among customers and the wider community through participation and success in award programs.
• xpanding the business’s xposure, including media coverage.
• The entitlement to be acknowledged as a business of xcellence within the realm of small business.

No, the winners are chosen well before ticket sales close. This common belief about awards is a fallacy. Awards programs such as the Business xCellence Awards have a clearly defined timeline to ensure we have all the winner’s certificates, trophies, multimedia for the event, all done well before ticket purchases close! Make sure you buy a ticket though, there’s nothing worse than missing out on being there on the night and you are a winner!!

Award Entries are to be completed online. Entries must be completed per the terms and conditions and received by the closing date to be considered an award entrant.

No. The purpose of the submission is to offer judges a comprehensive insight into your business that accurately conveys your passion and dedication. Responses should prioritise clarity and precision over length, and they should incorporate relevant supporting material.

Yes. Please email Awards@B-x.com.au for any assistance.

The Business Excellence Awards Entry Form primarily consists of multiple-choice questions, allowing for quick and straightforward responses. However, some questions demand detailed and thoughtful answers. We’ve identified these questions in advance to assist you in preparing your responses, enabling you to finish your submission in a single session. Please be aware that to obtain the link to your saved submission, you must answer all the mandatory questions and click ‘save’ at the end.

• Describe The Products Or Services Your Business Provides
• Number Of Years The Business Has Been In Operation
• Number Of Years You Have Been The Owner Of The Business
• Number Of Years You Have Been In Business
• Detail The Successes Of The Business During The Past Two Years. This May Include Award Successes And Recognition Given By The Industry, Community, Customers Or Suppliers
• Discuss Your Business Growth In The Past Two-Years.
• Explain How Your Business Has Been Resilient In The Past Two-Years
• What Makes Your Business A Winner?

No. Entries will not be accepted by mail or email.

Entries Close on 1st June, 2025, at 11.59pm

Representatives from diverse industries will evaluate and select finalists for each category. Once all entries have been reviewed, the chosen finalists will receive invitations to the Global Gala Dinner Awards Presentation Evening.

No. The judges hold the authority to assess the entry’s content and may disqualify entries due to an incomplete entry form, failure to meet the awards criteria, or non-compliance with eligibility requirements.

Every finalist will be notified through a Finalist Kit, distributed via both mail / email. Additionally, the names of all global finalists will be publicly announced on the awards website, and on social media.

During the awards presentation evening, winners will receive a Business xCellence Awards trophy along with a winner’s kit that includes a certificate and a media package to commemorate their achievement. Furthermore, they will be acknowledged as a business of xCellence and will be featured in targeted press releases to the media.

Judges encompassing individuals with experience or insight into small businesses, spanning various industries and associations, play a key role in evaluating all entries. It is important to note that the judging is conducted independently, separate from the influence of Bx and Business Blueprint.

Evaluation is grounded in the responses to the Awards Criteria, reviews of the website, assessments of social media presence, and consideration of supporting documentation submitted as part of the entry.

No, this will not affect the judging process.