2026 Business Awards Application Collie Business Awards About YouBusiness OverviewPractices and PerformanceYour PeopleBusiness PlanningPositive ImpactIndustry Award QuestionsEmployee of the Year (Optional)Application Checklist and Submission0% Complete1 of 9 1.0 Business Information Business Name * ABN/ACN: * Postal Address: Postal Address: Postal Address: Postal Address: City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Website Business Address * Business Address Business Address Business Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Contact Person * Position * Telephone Mobile Email * Number of Years Operating * Number of employees (including proprietor) * General Award Category * To calculate the number of FTE employees: FTE = total casual and part-time hours worked per week ÷ 38 + total full-time employees. Be sure to include all owners, proprietors, directors and partners who are active in the day-to-day running of your business. The judges will determine which category best suits your business. Sole Trader Non-employing business, this business has 0 employees apart from themselves as an individual or couple. Business with 1 to 5 Employees The business must employ from 1 to 5 five staff members (full-time or equivalent employees) at the time of applying. Business with 6 to 10 Employees The business must employ 6 to 10 staff members (full-time or equivalent employees) at the time of applying. Business with 21+ Employees The business must employ 11 to 20 staff members (full-time or equivalent employees) at the time of applying. Business with 11 to 20 Employees The business must employ a minimum of 21 staff members (full-time or equivalent employees) at the time of applying. Start Up Business The business must have been trading for a maximum of two years and a minimum of 12 months at the time of applying for these awards. The Business must be a new business and not a pre-existing business with new owners. Aboriginal Business The business must be at least 51% Aboriginal-owned and operate commercially. Family partnerships where an Aboriginal owner leads may be considered. Next