The Excellence in Innovation Award recognises a business that has implemented innovative solutions for new and existing needs through the introduction or improvement of a product, technology, or application that impacts the wider community.

Entrants must demonstrate their achievements over the past 12 months at the time of entry across the key area of innovation. 

✓ The business has been trading for a continuous period of two or more years and is not bankrupt or  trading insolvent 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.