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Best Idea – One to Watch!

Are you a fledgling or early stage business, with a bold idea or new technology that has the potential to have a significant impact on the world? Could your business be the next unicorn? Do you need the recognition, potential funding and exposure that comes with winning a global award to take your business to the next level? If so, then enter the ‘Best Idea – One to Watch’ category, and be ready to pitch your idea to the best and brightest!

To enter the ‘Best Idea – One to Watch’ category, your organisation must be an incorporated entity in the region you are entering and in the initial stages. This means in the research phase or trading for less than 1 year. The founder or leader must be available to pitch the businesses idea live at the awards event in your region. This category is open to USA, APAC and EMEA entrants (US entrants must be available to fly to Australia’s East Coast to pitch).

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Best Startup – Social or Community Impact

We’re searching for bold startup organisations that have made a big impact on social, environmental, philanthropic or community issues by using innovative technology to solve a pressing problem or have a transformational impact within the community. If this sounds like something your organisation has achieved then enter the Best Startup – Social or Community Impact category.

To enter the ‘Best Startup – Social or Community Impact’ category, your organisation must be an incorporated entity in the region you are entering, be 1-3 years old, be founded by the applicant, have fewer than 30 employees and be able to provide a full year’s financials (if required). This category is open only to APAC and EMEA entrants.

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Best Startup - Tech or Digital Innovation

Are you an innovative startup organisation that has achieved outstanding results, growth or industry transformation through the development of cutting-edge, ground-breaking technology or through the creation of unique digital products or applications? Importantly, has your organisation changed the way things are done or empowered people to a new level? If so, then you need to tell us all about it by entering the ‘Best Start Up – Tech or Digital Innovation’ category.

To enter the ‘Best Startup – Tech or Digital Innovation’ category your organisation must be an incorporated entity in the region you are entering, be 1-3 years old, be founded by the applicant, have fewer than 30 employees and be able to provide a full year’s financials (if required). This category is open only to APAC and EMEA entrants.

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Most Disruptive Technology or Digital Leader

Are you a Technology, Digital or Innovation Chief at your company who has achieved amazing results through introducing a disruptive and unique approach to your firm’s technology strategy or digital environment? Have you bravely challenged the status quo within your organisation and driven technological change? If so then you should enter the Most Disruptive Technology or Digital Leader category.

To qualify for this category you must hold a senior technology leadership position (e.g. CIO, CTO, CDO or CSO etc.), in a company within the region of entry, have more than 10 years of experience and lead a high performing team. This category is open only to APAC and EMEA entrants.

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Most Progressive Workplace Leader

Are you leading an organisation which empowers its employees, nurtures individuality and supports the needs of its people? Are you a leader transforming your work environment or culture through innovative staff engagement strategies or using technology and/or digital tools to inspire others to create tomorrow’s future workplace? If so, then you could be a contender for Most Progressive Workplace Leader and inspire others to create environments that champion fairness, compassion, equality and individuality.

To qualify for this category, entrants must hold a senior leadership position in a company within the region of entry, have more than 10 years of experience and be progressing change and transformation in their company’s workplace culture. This category is open only to APAC and EMEA entrants.

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