The Business Innovator of the Year award celebrates a business or individual that has introduced a truly innovative idea, product, service, or process that has made a significant impact in their industry. This category recognises bold thinking, creative problem-solving, and forward-looking strategies that have transformed the way business is done.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to businesses and professionals from all industries and sectors.
The innovation must have been implemented (not just conceptualised) in the last 12–18 months.
Innovations may relate to products, services, operations, customer experience, or technology.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on:
Originality and uniqueness of the innovation
Successful execution and implementation
Relevance to industry needs or market gaps
Measurable business or social impact
Potential for scalability or long-term influence
QUALITATIVE CRITERIA
Innovation Story: Description of the challenge or opportunity that inspired the innovation.
Creative Process: How the idea was developed, tested, and brought to life.
Market Fit: How the innovation meets customer or business needs.
Differentiation: What sets this innovation apart from competitors or traditional solutions.
Vision: Long-term potential or transformational value to the business or industry.
METRICS
Nominees should include measurable outcomes such as:
Increase in revenue or customer engagement
Operational cost savings or efficiencies
Customer/client satisfaction or adoption rates
Patents filed or proprietary advancements
New market entry or expansion driven by the innovation
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Team Involvement: Cross-functional collaboration or leadership in innovation.
Customer/Client Feedback: Responses, testimonials, or adoption statistics.
Sustainability or Social Impact: How the innovation contributes to ESG or community goals (if applicable).
