Australian Growth Company Awards
2020 Exchange, Hamilton Locke, Investec Australia, Computershare, Intralinks, GlobalX, Deloitte, Risk Capital Advisors, NAB Health are proud to present the Australian Growth Company Awards. Mergermarket is the media partner.
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations open 1st July 2019 and applications will be accepted until close of business Friday 9 August 2019. 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 Wednesday 23 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.
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Launched in 2012, the Australian Growth Company Awards celebrate excellence in the mid-market. They recognise companies that demonstrate high rates of growth, as well as innovation, integrity, contribution to community and sustainable growth.
2020 Exchange proudly partners with Hamilton Locke, Investec Australia, Computershare, Intralinks, GlobalX, Deloitte, Risk Capital Advisors, NAB Health to present the Awards. Mergermarket is the media partner.
WHY ENTER THE AWARDS?
Participating in the awards gives you and your company the opportunity to:
– Gain industry recognition for high growth rates, innovation, integrity, contribution to the community and sustainable growth
– Raise your business profile through positive media exposure and publicity
– Network with the leaders of the award partner sponsors
– Attract interest from potential investors and business partners
2019 KEY DATES
– Nominations open – Monday, 1 July
– Nominations close – Friday, 9 August
– Finalists announced – Tuesday, 17 September
– Award Ceremony – Wednesday, 23 October
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 (greater than $5m)
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.