Telstra has opened nominations for its 2020 Telstra Business Awards, and encourages businesses to “back themselves” by self-nominating for the prestigious awards, that recognise Australia’s most innovative small and medium businesses and not-for-profits.
A record-breaking number of nominations for Telstra’s Awards program were submitted in 2019. While self-nominations have risen slightly since 2018, Telstra says a staggering 49% of small businesses don’t back themselves to self-nominate.
“Australian business owners are the drivers of our economy. They are taking risks and leading us to the future through their hard work and commitment to innovation. Nominating for the Telstra Business Awards is a great way to acknowledge their successes and prove they are ‘that’ business,” said Telstra Business Awards Ambassador and Group Executive, Telstra Consumer & Small Business, Michael Ackland.
Now in its 28th year, the Awards program showcase the best in business, but is also designed to help business people analyse, evaluate and improve their operations, and thrive in the future. Every entrant will receive a Personalised In-Depth Business Benchmark Report with professional insights, advice and guidance to help improve the future of their business.
Suzanne Hopman, CEO of Dignity, 2019 Telstra Australian Business of the Year, said being part of the Awards experience was an incredible honour.
“Being recognised not only as an incredible charity, but also as a leading business, is a true honour. Since the Award we have been taken more seriously as innovators and game changers,” Ms Hopman said.
“Running a small or medium business is hard work every day. We used the opportunity to pause and recognise our achievements, which helped to put things into perspective for the long haul.
“There is nothing to lose and so much to gain. It is an investment into your business regardless of the result.”
Anyone can nominate an outstanding business by CLICKING HERE.
Nominations are open until 5pm AEST, 7 April 2020.
Suzanne Hopman, CEO of Dignity, 2019 Telstra Australian Business of the Year
