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Every nominee in The Entrepreneur Awards gets a page of their own to share, and a vote on their card. Entries open 1 October 2026; the community vote runs from 1 October 2026.

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THE ENTREPRENEUR AWARDSA PROGRAMME OF THE EXPYS2027

You built it. Come and collect.

Entries open 1 October 2026. The first live nights are Melbourne, June 2027.

Coming soon. The nominees appear here when entries open, 1 October 2026. From then you can vote for one and share them from this page.

Placeholders. The brass cards show where entrants will go, one for every award. Nothing on them is a real person or company. Entries open 1 October 2026; voting opens 1 October 2026. A placeholder steps aside the day its award has a real entrant.

Twenty four industries.

2 entered

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    Events & Entertainment, Rising Star, Australia

    Kevin Mack

    Founder of Wiktis

    Entered

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Food & Beverage, Rising Star, Australia

    Lane 526 Funnel Test

    Founder of Lane 526 Test Co

    Entered

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Hospitality & Venues

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Retail & Ecommerce

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Fashion & Apparel

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Beauty & Personal Care

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Health & Medical

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Fitness & Wellness

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Building & Construction

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Property & Real Estate

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Home & Field Services

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Manufacturing & Industrial

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Transport & Logistics

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Agriculture & Primary Industry

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Mining, Energy & Resources

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Software & SaaS

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Artificial Intelligence

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Financial Services

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Professional Services

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Marketing & Creative

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Media & Publishing

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Education & Training

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Travel & Tourism

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Automotive & Mobility

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

Fifteen for the trade you practise.

Trade and craft awards

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    Tattoo Artist of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Tattoo Studio of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Hairdresser of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Barber of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Personal Trainer of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Photographer of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Wedding & Event Planner of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Florist of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Chef Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Real Estate Agent of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Mortgage & Finance Broker of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Coach of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Musician or DJ Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Craft Brewer & Distiller of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Franchise Owner of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

Nineteen for how you got here.

Journey awards

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    First Business of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Second Act Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Comeback Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Bootstrapped Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    New Arrival Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Regional & Rural Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Family Business of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Social Enterprise of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Side Hustle of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Under 30 Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Creator Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Podcast Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Creator Educator of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Creator of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Instagram Creator Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    TikTok Creator Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    YouTube Creator Entrepreneur of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

Seven for the company itself.

Business awards

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    Business of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    New Business of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Employer of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Product of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Brand of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Exporter of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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    Creator Brand of the Year

    [Founder name]

    Founder of [business]

    Entries open 1 October 2026

    Voting opens 1 October 2026

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