Entering has never been easier!
The Awards are here for 2023 and are championing business excellence and innovation!
Show us what you’re made of and put your business forward for the recognition it deserves!
Our simple entry form is quicker than ever to complete - simply answer a few questions about your business and what you’ve achieved - then send it in!
Entries open on Monday 22nd May and close on Sunday 30th July.
For all key dates please see - About The Business & Innovation Awards Page.
This year the Electra Business & Innovation Awards are FREE to enter!
Award categories
Industry categories
Manufacturing, Production and Processing
Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism
Construction and Trades
Retail
Professional and Business Services, or Technology
Not for Profit, Community and Public Services
Consumer Services
Sub-categories
New/emerging (Less than 3 years in operation)
Small business (0-11 FTE’s)
Innovation Award
Sustainability Award
Electra Business of the Year
Hall of Fame
For full category definitions - click here
5 reasons to enter in 2023
It’s free to enter all categories
Entering has never been easier with our simple entry process
Let your passion shine through
Benchmark yourself against others in your community
Get the recognition you deserve

This guide has been developed to support you as you work through the entry process.
Register to receive a 30-minute complimentary coaching session to support with your Electra Business & Innovation Awards entry for 2023. Heather from Unleash Your Business will work one-on-one with you to clarify ideas and thoughts, answer questions and provide a sounding board.
Entrants will need to have made a start on their entry form and book in this session as an initial review of the application to further develop the responses. Please ensure you have the first draft of your entry ready for this session so that you can maximise your coaching opportunity!
There is also an option to upgrade your session with an additional 30-minute or 1-hour coaching session, which will allow you further time to ensure that the questions are answered, and that future planning is in place as per the judging criteria. Heather is offering a one-off special price, 30-minute session $47.00 excl GST or a 1-hour session $80 excl GST. A fantastic opportunity for 2023 Entrants!
Spaces are limited to just 25 complimentary time slots, so make sure you get in quickly and use this opportunity to put your best work forward for judging!
To secure your space email - heather@heatherhutchings.com or phone - 021 0696 143.
Click here for the 2023 Terms and Conditions for the Electra Business & Innovation Awards.