Australian Growth Company Awards

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Australian Growth Company Awards

For the sixth consecutive year, the Australian Growth Company Awards will celebrate companies demonstrating high rates of sustainable growth, innovation, integrity, and contributions to the community.

Applications will be sought for the following categories:

GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($15m – $500m)
CONSUMER GOODS GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($15m – $500m)
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($15m – $500m)
BUSINESS SERVICES GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($15m – $500m)
TECHNOLOGY GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($5m – $500m)
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES GROWTH COMPANY of the Year Award ($15m – $500m)
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Award ($15m – $500m)
EXIT OF THE YEAR Award ($15m – $500m)
TURNAROUND DEAL OF THE YEAR Award ($15m – $500m)
COMPANY TO WATCH (over $5m)

Nominations Open

Nominations are now open. Applications will be accepted until 10 August. Nomination forms and further details on the criteria can be found here.

Nominations will be assessed by a panel of expert judges. Eligible applicants will have an annual turnover between $15m and $500m, except in the Technology and Company to Watch categories where nominees will have a turnover between $5m and $500m.

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Save the Date

An official gala function announcing winners will be held on 25 October at The Ivy Ballroom. The Awards Gala will be invitation only. If you would like to attend, please contact us to register your interest.

Criteria

Growth Company of the Year and Industry Growth Company of the Year Categories:

Be an Australian company
Have been in business for more than two years, and
Demonstrate a turnover or market share in the range of $15 million to $500 million (please note the Technology category has a minimum of $5 million).

Women in Leadership

Be an Australian citizen or resident
Have been working in your field for more than two years, and
Be involved (CEO/C-suite/Exec director or equivalent position) in a company with a turnover or market share in the range of $15 million to $500 million.

Exit of the Year

Have closed in FY18
Involve one or more Australian companies, and
Be valued in the mid-market range of $15 million to $500 million.

Turnaround Deal of the Year

A group who has implemented a financial, management, strategic or operational program to drive the recovery of a distressed business
Involve one or more Australian companies, and
Demonstrate a turnover or market share in the mid-market range of $15 million to $500 million.

Company to Watch

Be an Australian company
Have been in business for more than two years, and
Demonstrate a turnover or market share of over $5 million.

About the Awards

2020 Exchange proudly partners with Hamilton Locke, Macquarie Capital, Deloitte, Intralinks, GlobalX, and NAB Health to celebrate excellence in the mid market at the Australian Growth Company Awards.

2017 Australian Growth Company Awards

Congratulations to the following 2020 members who were winners in the 2017 Australian Growth Company Awards.

Health & Life Sciences Growth Company of the Year Award – Derick Borean, Altius Group Holdings

Women in Leadership Award – Caroline Cuddihy, Sunnyfield

A full list of 2017 winners can be found here.

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