SWEDISH BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA AWARDS ENTRY FORM – Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce

ENTRY DETAILS

Any organisation/professional/business executive in Australia can nominate. Nominations can be made by the a business/organisation/individual (self-nomination) or another party, provided the nominated organisation/individual is informed and agrees to the nomination. All nominated organisations will be contacted for their agreement to be nominated and judged.

Finalists and award winners will be expected to be members of the SACC prior to the awards presentation. www.swedishchamber.com.au/membership/

Deadline for entries is 1 November 2026.

Please submit all entry details via online form. If you would like to include examples, data, or photographs these can be included to the form as file attachments.

Contact us if you would like to find out more about the awards.

Swedish Business in Australia Awards 2026

Entry form

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Which award category are you nominating for?*

Excellence in Innovation

Excellence in Sustainability

Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Excellence in Social Impact

Small Business of the Year Award

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Please note that you can nominate for more than one category by submitting this form again.

Award Categories: 1. Excellence in Innovation: This category is open to all Swedish or Swedish-Australian businesses — large or small, new or established. It recognises organisations that have made a meaningful impact in their industry by introducing, enhancing, or implementing an innovative idea, solution, method, technology, process, or application. The innovation may be newly developed or an improvement of an existing approach, and should demonstrate clear value creation, industry relevance, and long-term potential. 2. Excellence in Sustainability: Honours organisations that execute initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices in planning, operations, specific projects, marketing and/or in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to achieve a sustainable future. We encourage businesses of all sizes and sectors that go above and beyond to achieve any of the SDG’s, to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and/or provide products and services that have positive environmental outcomes. 3. Excellence in Entrepreneurship: This award recognises outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and achievement. It celebrates individuals or businesses—large or small—that have demonstrated vision, initiative and resilience in building and growing a successful enterprise. The recipient will have shown measurable impact in their industry, introduced new or improved products, services, or business models and contributed to strengthening the Swedish-Australian business landscape through entrepreneurial leadership. 4. Excellence in Social Impact: Highlights businesses/organisations/individuals that have delivered initiatives with a sustainable, positive and lasting impact on the community. The award highlights efforts that create meaningful, sustainable outcomes through projects, programs, systems, or ventures. Initiatives may vary in scale but must demonstrate a clear commitment to social responsibility, long-term benefit and broader community value. 5. Small Business of the Year: This award celebrates small businesses that has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation and adaptability. The recipient will have shown strong business growth or impact within its market segment, a commitment to sustainability or community engagement and clear alignment with Swedish values such as quality, collaboration and forward thinking. Eligible businesses typically have fewer than 20 employees and play a vital role in strengthening Swedish-Australian business relations.

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Please make sure to seek approval before proceeding to fill in the nomination form.

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Your Name*

The person submitting the nomination

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Your Email*

Email of person submitting the form

Name of nominated Organisation/Company*

Name of nominated Individual/Professional/Business Executive*

Website of nominated company/organisation

Form of organisation*

What is the format of the organisation operating in Australia? A subsidiary, main branch, etc.

Year of establishment in Australia

When was the company first established?

Number of employees (in Australia)

Executive Summary*

In 150–200 words, summarise why this nomination deserves recognition.

Reason for the nomination*

Describe the business, project, strategy, partnership, collaboration, sustainability or other initiative, new innovation, new product/service or innovative marketing/branding campaign, event etc.

Financial performance indicators*

E.g. last year's turnover, sales growth, profitability

Results achieved*

Detail achievements and the measurable results both financial and non-financial and how these demonstrate “excellence”.

Key challenges*

Describe the key challenges you/your business/organisation have faced and how you deal with these challenges.

Demonstration of innovation*

Demonstrate the innovation, its purpose and benefits.

What makes this innovation unique or different from existing solutions?*

How was the innovation developed or implemented?

What measurable outcomes or business impact has the innovation achieved?*

How scalable or future-focused is the innovation?

Sustainability initiative/initiatives over the last 24 months*

Provide evidence of your sustainable business initiatives, with specific examples or projects over the previous 24 months including e.g. positive environmental impact, integration, cost-effectiveness, and risk minimisation.

What measurable sustainability, environmental, social, or operational outcomes have been achieved?*

Which SDGs does the initiative support?

What inspired the entrepreneurial Initiative?*

What key opportunities or market gaps did you identify?

Demonstration of entrepreneurial initiative or leadership*

What new idea, product, service, or business model was introduced? How is the business different from competitors? What entrepreneurial risks were taken?

Describe a community focused initiative you or your organisation introduced that has had a positive social impact on the community*

How do you measure the impact of this initiative on the community? How does the initiative benefit you or your organisation? How do you engage people in this initiative?

Background to the social impact initiative/contribution*

Explain why you/your organisation introduced the initiative? Does the initiative generate outcomes that have a long-term benefit?

Describe the small business and what makes it unique in the market*

How has your business demonstrated adaptability or resilience?

Impact on Swedish profile in Australia?*

In what way has the business, project, innovation, sustainability initiative etc. raised the Swedish profile in Australia?

Inspire others*

How have you/your business/organisation/initiative/contribution/achievement inspired other people/businesses/organisations?

Growth strategy – 5-year goals and milestones*

Describe your business growth strategy over the past 24 months and outline your key goals and milestones for the next five years.

Vision for future operations in Australia?*

What is the business/company’s plan/vision for future operations in Australia?

Please provide contact details for questions and confirmation*

All nominated businesses/organisations will be contacted for their agreement to be nominated and judged.

File attachments

Optional: Please upload presentations or any other material that would support the nomination. More than one file can be uploaded.

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Swedish Business in Australia Awards 2026

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