Twenty-eight ways to stand out
From product to service, side hustle to enduring brilliance — every category exists because Australian women run businesses worth recognising. Pick one. Or pick more. There's no limit.
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Awards built for every Australian lady in business
Our awards celebrate the achievements of all women in business across Australia, regardless of experience level or location. We welcome entries from new business owners, side hustlers, and established entrepreneurs who've been running businesses for years — whether you're based in regional areas, coastal regions, the outback, or cities.
Our categories are diverse, and we encourage all women to review the requirements and consider entering. Even if you lack confidence, take a chance and submit. There's nothing to lose, and we're here to support you.
Each category entry is $99 (incl. GST). Enter as many as you like — there's no limit.
Five fresh categories. More room to be recognised.
We listened to the community. Five new categories for 2026 — built to recognise the women whose work didn't quite fit the existing list.
For women providing exceptional services from regional, rural, or remote Australia — the ones building careers where the postcode isn't a metro one.
Read the criteria NewFor women making, growing, or selling products from regional, rural, or remote Australia — distance is no barrier to building something extraordinary.
Read the criteria NewFor women building their business through content — creators, podcasters, writers, educators who've turned audience into impact and impact into income.
Read the criteriaFor women running multiple businesses or wearing many hats — the ones who refuse to pick just one lane and make all of them work.
Read the criteria NewFor women teaching, training, or coaching — building businesses around transformation, helping others grow personally or professionally.
Read the criteriaEvery category, every story
$99 per category. No limits.
Each category entry is $99 (incl. GST). Enter as many as you like — the more categories you enter, the more chances to be recognised. Learn more about entry requirements.
Nominate NowI wish to acknowledge the Dharug and Gundungurra People as the custodians of the place where the Australian Ladies in Business Initiative is based. The sacredness of this place in the Blue Mountains is deeply enjoyed and I acknowledge that part of its special nature is because of the custodial role you undertake here. Thank you. I'd also like to acknowledge all other Aboriginal peoples across this land and your deep and unwavering spiritual connection to the land, sea, and community. My admiration for your cultural connections and community inspires me to hold a space for a connected, authentic, and fun community of business ladies. I pay respect to the Elders of the lands across Australia and am committed to continue listening and learning how the Australian Ladies in Business Initiative can be inclusive of First Nations people.