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Saturday 24 August 2024
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Awards Categories
Best New Blak Start-up Business
The Best New Start-up business recognises an Indigenous business who have been successful in deliveries and outcomes within the first 3 years of operation.
Best Blak Growth Business
The Best Growth business award recognises an Indigenous business who has demonstrated successful growth or expansion over the past 24 months.
Young Blak Entrepreneur
The Young Blak Entrepreneur award recognises a young Indigenous individual under 30 years of age who has contributed to a successful business with a potential for professional and personal growth.
Best Blak Male Leader
The Male Business Leader of the Year award recognises an Indigenous Male Leader who through their leadership are progressing advocacy, financial success, leadership, and innovation.
Best Blak Growth Business
The Female Business Leader of the Year award recognises an Indigenous Female Leader who through their leadership are progressing advocacy, financial success, leadership, and innovation.
Best Blak Construction and ResourcesBusiness
Celebrates Indigenous-owned businesses in construction and resources, showcasing excellence and contributing to industry growth.
Best Blak Creative Business
Celebrates Indigenous-owned businesses excelling in the creative industry, showcasing cultural pride and artistic excellence.
Best Blak Tourism Business
Recognises Indigenous-owned enterprises making significant contributions to tourism through cultural experiences and innovative offerings.
Best Blak Consultancy Business
Acknowledges Indigenous-owned consulting firms providing exceptional services and strategic advice across various sectors.
Best Blak Bushfoods and Botanical Business
Celebrates Indigenous-owned businesses promoting native Australian bush foods and botanicals sustainably, preserving cultural heritage and biodiversity.
Best Ally Business
Recognises Indigenous sole traders and micro businesses for entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, and impact despite their size.
Best Blak Sole Trader/Microbusiness
Celebrates Indigenous-owned community organisations for their vital role in addressing social, cultural, and economic challenges and empowering communities.
Best Blak Community Controlled Organisation
Acknowledges Indigenous community organisations for their vital role in addressing challenges and empowering communities.
NT Blak Business of the Year
Pinnacle recognition for outstanding Indigenous-owned businesses in the Northern Territory, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
How to Nominate
FAQs
Are you eligible to nominate?
- Nominees must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, except for Ally of the year award.
- Nominees must reside in the Northern Territory at time of the nomination.
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Nominees must be an Aboriginal Business Enterprise (ABE) or community organisation that meets the following criteria:
- Is 51% or more Aboriginal owned;
- Operating as a business, including companies, incorporated associations, sole traders, partnerships, trusts and social enterprises or registered charities if they are operating as a business;
- Demonstrates that Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people are involved in the daily operation of the Enterprise and have effective control at least equal to the degree of ownership; and
- Registered with a Certifying authority.
How to nominate?
Step 1: Choose a category
The first step is to select the category that best fits your nomination. You can do this by providing your contact information and choosing from the available options.
Step 2: Choose a nominee
Once you have selected a category, you will need to nominate a deserving business or individual. To do this, you will need to provide their name and contact information.
Step 3: Answer questions
The final step is to answer questions about the nominee and the category you have selected. These questions will help the selection committee to learn more about the nominee’s achievements and contributions to their field. Answers must contain a minimum of 25 words.
Nominees must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, except for the Blak Ally of the Year category. They must also reside in the Northern Territory at the time of nomination and meet specific business ownership and operational criteria outlined on the NTIBN website.
No, all nominees must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, except for the Blak Ally of the Year category.
Nominations close midnight Sunday 17 July 2024.
Nominations must be made using the official NTIBN website nomination form and submitted online along with any supporting documents. Assistance may be provided by NTIBN staff if needed.
Yes, nominators can submit nominations for more than one individual, but a separate form must be used for each nomination.
Yes, individuals can self-nominate, but only one nomination will be accepted per category.
Winners are chosen by a judging panel. Nominees will be notified if they are shortlisted as Award Finalists, and winners will be announced at the Blak Business Awards ceremony.
Nominations are assessed based on the information provided in the submission, including past and current achievements within their business, demonstrated excellence in the nominated category, and the impact of the nominee’s role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and their community.
