The business must be a start-up business trading for a maximum of 2 years.
The business must be a new business and not a pre existing business with new owners.

The business has 0 direct employees apart from themselves as an individual.

Recognising business excellence in a business with 1 to 5 fulltime or equivalent staff.

Recognising business excellence in a business with 6 to 10 staff members (full-time or equivalent).

Recognising business excellence in a business with 11 to 20 staff members (full-time or equivalent).

Recognising Not-for-Profit organisations and business that make significant contributions to the local community.

Finalists who get the most votes from Maragret River Business Network Members

Recognising exceptional business in the creative business industry

Recognising leadership in environmental best practice in business and stewardship.

Recognising a business demonstrates the use and application of innovation in processes, production, operations or marketing that has tangibly improved their business operations and output.

Recognising a business that demonstrates outstanding commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all individuals.

Celebrating innovation and excellence in the Margaret River Region food and beverage Industry – The business must value add raw materials, turning raw agricultural into products people can consume (beer, wine, preserves, cheese, olive oil, bread, crackers).

Awarded to a business that delivers an outstanding visitor experience within the tourism industry.