Deadline: 26-Jan-22
Nominations are now open for the 2022 India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) Awards to celebrate the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development.
Through the IABCA Awards, they invite you to share stories of bi-lateral success across social impact initiatives and trade & investment. Featuring twelve categories recognising excellence across the fields of science, research, innovation and the circular economy, IABCA presents a major opportunity to further strength the India- Australia relationship by acknowledging achievements on a global stage.
Categories & Criteria
2022 IABCA Awards Categories
- Australia India Impact Award:
- Individual: IABCA Australia India Impact award recognises the contributions of an individual, (living or working across the two nations) OR an organisation or project that adds value to the bilateral relationship. The category celebrates projects and organisations that have expanded from Australia to India or India to Australia.
- Criteria
- Please address the award criteria Extent to which the nominee has demonstrated excellence in their field
- Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/nominee has demonstrated innovation through novel strategies, business ideas, or initiatives
- Please address the award criteria Extent to which the nominee has generated an impact in their new nation through their project or made an impact within the organisation
- Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/nominee has inspired others to travel to Australia or India to pursue a career or business venture
- Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/ nominee has enhanced bilateral relations between India and Australia
- Organisation: IABCA Australia India Impact award recognises the contributions of an individual, (living or working across the two nations) OR an organisation or project that adds value to the bilateral relationship. The category celebrates projects and organisations that have expanded from Australia to India or India to Australia.
- Criteria
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the nominee has demonstrated excellence in their field
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/nominee has demonstrated innovation through novel strategies, business ideas, or initiatives
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the nominee has generated an impact in their new nation through their project or made an impact within the organisation
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/nominee has inspired others to travel to Australia or India to pursue a career or business venture
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/ nominee has enhanced bilateral relations between India and Australia
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- Australia India Science, Research & Development Award: Central to the purpose of this award is the recognition and support of outstanding contributions to the advancement of science, technology and research made by an organisation or an individual. Entry is open – but not limited to – academics, researchers, doctors, scientists, institutions, and universities.
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Please address the award criteria Demonstrated need for research and/or innovation
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Please address the award criteria Evidence of innovation and research
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Please address the award criteria Key lessons learned from successfully overcoming challenges
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Please address the award criteria Impact and reach generated from the research
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Please address the award criteria Evidence of appraisal from in-field professionals and/or peers
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- Business Woman of the Year: This award recognises outstanding achievements of a female leader who has built a successful business or career over time.
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Please address the award criteria Delivered real business impact and applied innovative thinking to push boundaries and do things differently
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Please address the award criteria Tackled business problems and obstacles with determination and creativity
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Please address the award criteria Consistently demonstrated exceptional and progressive leadership
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Please address the award criteria Mentored and inspired others striving for success
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Please address the award criteria Used self-belief to rise above adversity and reach their goals
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- Business Leader or Professional of the Year: This award recognises outstanding achievements of a business leader, professional or researcher in middle or senior management who has built a successful career and is over 35 years of age.
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Please address the award criteria Leadership and vision
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Please address the award criteria Outstanding performance and strategic direction
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Please address the award criteria Ongoing professional development
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Please address the award criteria Positive impact on the organisation
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Please address the award criteria Ability to overcome challenges
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- Circular Economy Award: Are you an innovator, disrupting your industry and showing that new ways of doing business are possible? This award recognises businesses, organisations, projects, and people shaping the circular economy. The Circular Economy Award will put the circular model approach adopted into the spotlight through a project or in its entirety. Entry is open to all businesses, projects, organisations and people whose core operating principles support the values of the Circular Economy.
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Please address the award criteria Demonstrate how you defined the challenge, identified solutions, and engaged key stakeholders
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Please address the award criteria Positioning of circular principles as part of the brands core values
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Please address the award criteria Innovative use of resource efficiency, waste reduction, and repurposing practices
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Please address the award criteria Tangible sustainability outcomes achieved from the implementation of circular principles
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Please address the award criteria Projected sustainability outcomes from the continued use of circular principles
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- Creative Economy Award: This award acknowledges the achievements of an organisation or project that has promoted, leveraged, or strengthened the creative economy across the two nations. Creative economies contribute to cultural diversity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and technological advancement. Projects could include, but are not limited to, software & interactive content such as VR and AR, architecture, game design, visual arts, music and performing arts, film, television, radio, and fashion.
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Please address the award criteria Demonstrated need for the project or applicant’s work
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the project/organisation has leveraged the creative industry to strengthen the India-Australia relationship
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Please address the award criteria Innovative use of the creative industry sector
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Please address the award criteria Successful engagement with audiences in Australia and/or India through the creative industry sector
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Please address the award criteria Observable long-term impacts that will come about as a result of the project or applicant’s work
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- Community Services Excellence Award: This award recognises the outstanding achievements of an organisation in relation to community engagement, empowerment, and integration. Key project work could include, but is not limited to, sports, creative arts or social impact initiatives that strengthen and bring the two nations closer.
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Please address the award criteria Demonstrated community engagement and collaborationPlease
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address the award criteria Demonstrated ability to empower communities
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Please address the award criteria Ability to overcome challenges faced
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Please address the award criteria Implementation and delivery of the project/event
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Please address the award criteria Positive impact generated and sustained
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- Excellence in Trade & Investment: This award recognises the accomplishments of organisations and projects who have generated new trade and investment opportunities between India and Australia. Applicants could include organisations who import and/or export goods and services between India and Australia, or projects that have supported the trade and investment relationship between India and Australia such as conferences, trade shows, business delegations, etc.
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Please address the award criteria Exceptional product, service offering, or project delivery across India and/or Australia
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Please address the award criteria Demonstrated need for the product, service offering or project across India and/or Australia
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Please address the award criteria Extent to which the organisation has been successful across India and/or Australia OR extent to which the project has supported trade and investment relations between India and/or Australia
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Please address the award criteria Outstanding entry strategy and engagement strategy in India and/or Australia
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Please address the award criteria The organisation/project has shown evidence for long-term success and scalability across India and/or Australia
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- Micro Business of the Year: Micro Business of the year is defined as a business with less than 5 employees. This award recognises outstanding achievement and contribution made by a microbusiness.
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Please address the award criteria Business values and product offering
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Please address the award criteria Company’s growth over time. This may include factors such as staff numbers, annual turnover, number and/or range of products
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Please address the award criteria Key lessons learned from successfully overcoming challenges
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Please address the award criteria Firms most successful marketing and sales strategy
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Please address the award criteria Efficient management of financial and staffing resources, good governance practices, transparency and accountability, and corporate social responsibility
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- SME of the Year: Small-to-medium enterprises – defined as economic groups with turnover of $2 million to $250 million. This award recognises outstanding achievement and contribution made by an SME.
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Please address the award criteria Business values and product offering
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Please address the award criteria Company’s growth over time. This may include factors such as staff numbers, annual turnover, number and/or range of products
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Please address the award criteria Key lessons learned from successfully overcoming challenges
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Please address the award criteria Firms most successful marketing and sales strategy
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Please address the award criteria Efficient management of financial and staffing resources, good governance practices, transparency and accountability, and corporate social responsibility
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- Young Professional of the Year: This award recognises outstanding achievements of a young professional in middle or senior management who has built a successful career and is under 35 years of age.
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Please address the award criteria Leadership and vision
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Please address the award criteria Outstanding performance and strategic direction
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Please address the award criteria Ongoing professional development
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Please address the award criteria Positive impact on the organisation
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Please address the award criteria Ability to overcome challenges
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For more information, visit https://www.iabca.com.au/nominate-2022