Knox Business Awards - Knox Business Awards

Why Your Business Should Enter

GET RECOGNISED

Stand out in the Knox business community. Winners and finalists receive extensive promotion across our social media, website, local media, and council communications.

CELEBRATE YOUR TEAM

Your employees work hard every day. Show them their efforts are valued by showcasing your achievements and what makes your business special.

CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY

Join Knox's finest businesses at our October awards presentation. Network, celebrate, and build relationships with other exceptional local businesses.

Five Ways to Shine

Choose the category that best showcases your business's strength. Each business enters one main category.

Knox Community Champion Award

For businesses making exceptional contributions to the Knox community through local support, charitable giving, employee wellbeing, or community partnerships.

Perfect For

Businesses who actively support local schools, sports clubs, charities, hire locally, volunteer, or go above and beyond standard business operations to strengthen Knox.

What Judges Look For

Demonstrated community impact
Local employment and support
Charitable contributions or in-kind support
Genuine, sustained commitment to Knox

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Customer Excellence Award

For businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer service and create exceptional experiences for their customers.

Perfect For

Businesses known for going the extra mile, responding brilliantly to customer needs, handling complaints with grace, or creating memorable customer experiences.

What Judges Look For

Exceptional service standards
Customer feedback systems
Real examples of above-and-beyond service
Consistency and reliability

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Innovation & Growth Award

For businesses demonstrating smart growth, creative problem-solving, or innovation in their approach to business.

Perfect For

Businesses that have launched new products/services, improved processes, adopted new technology, overcome challenges creatively, or shown impressive growth.

What Judges Look For

Innovative thinking and solutions
Business growth and adaptation
Response to challenges
Future vision for Knox

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Young Business Leader Award

For outstanding business leaders under 35 who are making a significant impact in their business and the Knox community.

Perfect For

Young business owners, directors, or senior managers demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to Knox's future.

Eligibility: Must be under 35 years of age as of July 31, 2026

What Judges Look For

Leadership impact and achievements
Innovation and initiative
Resilience and problem-solving
Future potential and Knox commitment

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People's Choice Award

The only award determined entirely by community vote. Any Knox business can be nominated by anyone - customers, employees, or community members.

How It Works

• May 1 - July 31: Anyone can nominate any Knox business
• September 1 - October 1: Community votes online
• October 8 Winner announced at the awards presentation

This Is Your Moment

Rally your customers, share on social media, and show the community why you deserve recognition!

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Business of the Year

The pinnacle of excellence in Knox business

The Knox Business of the Year is our most prestigious award - recognising a business that doesn't just excel in one area, but demonstrates exceptional achievement across the board.

This award is not entered separately. Each year, our independent judging panel reviews all four category winners and selects the business that best represents the very best of Knox - a business that leads with integrity, serves its community with purpose, and builds something lasting.

What Makes a Business of the Year

Breadth of Excellence

Excellence that extends well beyond a single category. A business that leads in multiple dimensions - community, service, innovation, and growth.

Community Presence

A business Knox would genuinely miss. Deeply embedded in the community through employment, support, and genuine investment in the area's future.

Sustainable Growth

Strategic thinking and long-term commitment. A business building something lasting for Knox, not just having a good year.

Authentic Excellence

The intangible quality that makes a business truly exceptional. A business that makes Knox proud and inspires others.

The Business of the Year is selected from the four main category winners by our independent judging panel. No separate application is required

Everything You Need to Know

FREE TO ENTER

No entry fees. No hidden costs. Just 30 minutes to tell us your story.

QUICK APPLICATION

Simple, story-based questions. Takes approximately 30 minutes. Save and return anytime.

FAIR JUDGING

Independent expert judges score applications using a transparent 100-point system.

REAL RECOGNITION

Winners receive trophies, extensive promotion, media coverage, and celebration at our awards night.

Important Dates

Nominations Open

1 May 2026

Applications go live. Start your entry!

Nominations Close

31 July 2026

Final day to submit at 11:59 PM

Finalists Announced

1 September 2026

Top businesses in each category revealed. People's Choice voting opens. Business of the Year winner kept confidential until awards night.

Voting Closes

1 October 2026

Final day for People's Choice voting

Awards Presentation

8 October 2026

Winners announced at our celebration event

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What Past Participants Say

Winning at the 2025 Knox Business Awards was a proud moment for us at Lexity, reflecting our strong connection to the local community. We're grateful for the ongoing support from the people and businesses we're privileged to work with.

Josiah Coluccio

Lexity

The Knox Business Awards offer a truly special experience, celebrating local businesses of all sizes. We were honoured to be recognised as a recipient and to be part of such a supportive and inspiring business community

Tay Lord

Yellowstone Resource Group

Being recognised as a winner in the Health category was both an honour and a meaningful validation of our team’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The awards are a fantastic initiative that celebrate local businesses and foster a strong sense of community and excellence across Knox

Michael Zamani

True Hearling

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Why Your Business Should Enter

GET RECOGNISED

CELEBRATE YOUR TEAM

CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY

Five Ways to Shine

Knox Community Champion Award

Perfect For

What Judges Look For

Customer Excellence Award

Perfect For

What Judges Look For

Innovation & Growth Award

Perfect For

What Judges Look For

Young Business Leader Award

Perfect For

What Judges Look For

People's Choice Award

How It Works

This Is Your Moment

Business of the Year

The pinnacle of excellence in Knox business

What Makes a Business of the Year

Everything You Need to Know

FREE TO ENTER

QUICK APPLICATION

FAIR JUDGING

REAL RECOGNITION

Important Dates

Nominations Open

Nominations Close

Finalists Announced

Voting Closes

Awards Presentation

What Past Participants Say

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Applications take approximately 30 minutes. Tell us your story and join Knox's finest businesses in celebrating excellence.

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