Judging

How the Awards are judged

Finalists in all categories will be sent a questionnaire to complete to aid the judges in choosing the winners. The questionnaire will will ask you to give specific examples responding to the following criteria:

  1. Financial results
  2. Strategic planning
  3. Industry innovation
  4. Community participation and leadership
  5. Evidence of environmental sustainability planning

Finalists in some categories may be visited by a mystery shopper or be contacted by the judges for further information.

The Judges

The Awards are fortunate to have the assistance of prominent small business experts from government and business serving on the judging panel.

Our Panel

Greg Hayes, Director, Hayes Knight
Craig Rosen, Director, Hayes Knight
Kieresten Fishburn, Director City Enagement, City of Sydney
Christopher Witt, University of Technology Sydney
Rob Anderson, General Manager, ANZ Business Banking NSW/ACT
Stephanie Gray, State Manager Small Business Banking NSW/ACT
Gayle Sullivan, Business Development Consultant, TAFE NSW Sydney
Esther Aarons, Business Development Consultant, TAFE NSW Sydney
Kate Groom, Principal, Starfish Consulting
Cameron Neil, Operations Manager, Fairtrade Labelling Australia & New Zeland
Melinda Cook, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator, City of Sydney
Iain Smale, NSW State Manager, Carbon Planet
Helen Giannakis, Sydney Marketing Manager, Sensis

Check the Terms & Conditions for more information on judging.