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About Digital Australia and the Digital Business Awards
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Digital Australia is where relationships between business and organizations and digital innovation thrive. It’s where stories are shared and where businesses and organisations can access the skills needed to build digital capacity. Digital Australia is also home to the Digital Business Awards (DBAs). The DBAs have been developed to celebrate the businesses, organisations and individuals shaping Australia’s digital economy, through innovation, creativity and the smart use of technology.
Let’s be clear: the Digital Business Awards (DBAs) are not tech industry awards. They are the premier platform for recognising businesses and organisations that use digital to create real value — locally. The DBAs celebrate the innovators transforming their communities: sharpening local competition, unlocking local opportunity, and putting places on the map through smart, creative, connected digital solutions. The DBAs prove that global trends aren’t just happening somewhere else — they’re happening here.
So, what is digital? Digital is the smart use of technology, data, and creativity to connect people, sharpen performance, and build stronger businesses. It’s not just about tools or platforms, it’s a mindset for innovation and adaptation. Digital shows up as AI, video, e-commerce, social media, web development, communication, data management, apps, membership programs, internal processes, customer engagement, content management, and much more.
DBA Categories The Digital Business Awards (DBAs) are open to any business or enterprise that engages in digital tools to grow and add value. Accounting
Café
Export
Infrastructure
Pharmacy
Shopping Centre
Auto
Dental
Fast food
Legal
Pets
Technology
Beauty
Disability
Finance
Local Government
Professional
Tourism
Childcare
Events
Fitness
Marketing
Charity
Education
Florists
Manufacturing
Creative
Environment
Health
Medical
Clubs
Entertainment
Home delivery
Networking
Service Real estate
Trades Venues
Restaurant Retail
Businesses and organisations can nominate across the following classes: E-commerce
Data management
Customer service & support
Social media
Digital marketing / SEO
Digital marketing / SEO
Video
Content marketing
Content marketing
Web development
Email marketing / CRM
Influencer & creator partnerships
Communication
Brand Customer experience
Brand & digital identity
Automation
Mobile app development
Security
How it works 1
The application process is divided into three stages. Entrants start the process by reviewing their digital success to determine which category and class they best fit. They then create their DMA profile at www.digitalaustralia.au and move to the application phase.
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3 Entrants complete their nomination online by answering five questions that enable judges to gain insights into their journey and value of their digital media asset. Entrants supply URLs and supporting information.
Applications are reviewed by our judges against a criteria of 10 points. Each application is scored out of 100 and finalists are determined for each category. Judges vote on the winner for each class.
Tell us about your digital project and how you’ve worked with technology to help grow your business or organisation.
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Judging Criteria
The DBAs are held on a regional level with winners from each region automatically going into the national awards held annually.
Financial
Technical
Clear success in
Design and
terms of outcomes. Leadership capacity and vision. Positive Impact.
aesthetic appeal. Functionality tech and user experience. Innovation in industry context.
National winners are judged to be the most innovative, having demonstrated successful integration of digital media into their strategic development and can demonstrate clear performance success in establishing and managing their online platforms. Winners will be recognised for making an impact on areas vital to their regional community and industry sector.
People Audience resonance /
connectivity. Alignment with business values. Demonstrated success value. Strength of community engagement.
Eligibility criteria - Businesses or organisations must have an Australian ABN.
Digital Business Awards benefits The Digital Business Awards pay tribute to and recognise excellence in digital media among businesses across regions in Australia. The DBAs strengthen the understanding of the value that digital media brings to our lives through recognising and showcasing projects, people and transformation.
The benefits to your business by participating Promote your business to the regional community. Prestige of being recognised as a leader in digital media
excellence. Motivation for your team and networks. Prestige as a finalist or a winner. Share your success with your staff, family and friends.
Media partnerships Be part of the program. Media partnerships are available in regions where the DBAs are held. Sponsoring media outlets enjoy a range of substantial benefits. Contact us to express your interest.
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