The Employer of Choice Award – Over 20 Employees recognises a business that has implemented strategies and initiatives to create a stimulating and supportive workplace environment.

Entrants must demonstrate their achievements over the past 12 months across the key areas of employee  recruitment, engagement and retention. Category criteria are based on initiatives that have had a positive  impact on both employees and the business. 
✓ The business has been trading for a continuous period of two years or more and is not bankrupt or  trading insolvent at the time of entry. 
✓ This business has 21 or more employees on the payroll in Australia at the time of entry. 
✓ A representative of this business has not been a judge in this category in 2025.
✓ A representative of this business is not a judge in the 2026 Business Awards program. 

Eligible NSW-based winners will have the opportunity to advance to the NSW regional finals for this category.