
Celebrating the passion, vision and achievements of South Australia’s young entrepreneurs and leaders.
Category Awards
Individual awards are presented to finalists who are exemplary in their fields.
New State of Mind Award
Recognises an individual who embodies South Australia is at its core – progressive, inspired, connected and unexpected. A person who inspires South Australia for people who want to live and work with a deeper purpose.
Sustainable Business Leaders Award
Recognises a person who has created visionary technologies that can sustainably enhance human experience and capabilities.
Emerging Industries Award
Recognises an individual contributing to or a company operating in one of the “Emerging Industries” that will contribute to the prosperous future of our state.
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.

Social Impact Award
Recognises an individual who is challenging conventional thinking by driving social innovation in a for-profit, social enterprise, NFP or through philanthropy.
Game Changer Award
Recognises a person who has re-written the rules of business to challenge, inspire and spark significant change.
Entrepreneurial Award
Recognises an outstanding lateral business thinker and risk taker exhibiting entrepreneurial flair.
Discovery Award
Recognises an innovative leader in a life sciences enterprise whose business activities have high impact potential for future health outcomes.
Inspiring Female Leaders Award