
Award Categories
Individual awards are presented to finalists who are exemplary in their fields.
Creative Thinker Award
Recognises the person who best demonstrates thinking creatively in relation to any aspect of their business or endeavours, and showing the use of innovation to progress.
Inspiring Future Leaders Award
Recognises the vision, thought leadership and achievement of a leader in the private or public sector.
Industry Innovator Award
Recognises an individual contributing to or a company who is a leading innovator in their field and is contributing to the prosperous future of our state.
Rural and Regional Award
Recognises the individual who demonstrates influence and leadership in contributing to the prosperity of a rural or regional business and community.
Food Innovation Award
Recognising and celebrating innovation and excellence across all categories in the food and beverage industry.
Inspiring Female Leader Award
Recognises an outstanding female who leads, inspires and pushes the boundaries of the business community.
First Among Equals Award
Selected by the judging panel as the finalist who embodies the 40 Under 40 as the First Among Equals.

CONTACT
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