Here are the winners of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards

For over 25 years, Telstra’s Best of Business Awards program has recognised exceptional small and medium Australian businesses, providing a platform to further their success and inspire others to strive for more.

This year over 20,000 small and medium businesses were nominated, and it’s the winners’ excellence in their respective categories as well as their dedication and perseverance in growing their businesses that has seen them rewarded.

At a gala event in Melbourne, we announced and awarded the winners of seven national categories and an overall Business of the Year winner.

The 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards Business of the Year is:

Winyama Digital Solutions (WA)

Winyama Digital Solutions is an Indigenous owned and operated IT business, helping develop digital skills for Indigenous rangers, equipping them with cloud-based geographic information systems to manage Country and preserve traditional knowledge and culture. The consultancy is also a strong supporter of Indigenous talent seeking careers in technology.

Telstra Group Executive, Consumer and Small Business, Brad Whitcomb, added, “In speaking to the judges, it was clear that Winyama Digital Solutions is a trailblazing business in its field that is empowering Indigenous communities in the digital world.

“The team’s efforts in preserving and protecting cultural knowledge through modern technology is driving change from the ground up, not only through the work the business does, but through the commitment that the team has on educating the next generation of changemakers. They’re an incredibly deserving winner and we look forward to witnessing the evolution and growth of their business as they continue to undertake important work across the country.”

The national winners of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards are:

Accelerating Women and Championing Health: FBW Gynaecology Plus (SA)

FBW Gynaecology Plus offers expert knowledge and treatment in women’s health, fertility, and wellness, providing a complete vision for well-being with an approach that goes beyond treatment, extending into quality of life.

Building Communities: Region Group (ACT)

Region Group is a for-purpose news technology platform committed to local news and community information. Its mission is to serve regional Australia by facilitating important conversations through trusted, balanced, and local journalism.

Embracing Innovation: The Mullion Group (ACT)

The Mullion Group is an Australian-based software company that specialises in the measurement and modelling of land-based greenhouse gas emissions and removals, taking data from satellites, ground measurements and models to convert into actionable information for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Outstanding Growth: Valenhold (QLD)

Specialising in mining services, Valenhold offers end to end solutions supporting mobile fleet operations. With exclusive access to proven parts and components, world-leading engineering, and procurement teams, Valenhold can support projects no matter the size or complexity.

Promoting Sustainability: FONZ (NSW)

FONZ is Australia’s leading designer and manufacturer of quality two-wheel electric motorcycles and scooters.

Business of the Year and Indigenous Excellence: Winyama Digital Solutions (WA)

Congratulations to all our winners – you have all demonstrated brilliance in your fields and should be proud of your achievements.

As the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards Business of the Year winner, Winyama Digital Solutions will be promoted on Telstra’s signage at the footy, as well as in the broadcast during Round 3 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and Round 5 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Season (30 March – 2 April), reaching thousands of fans in stadiums and living rooms across Australia.

Nominations for the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards are now open. Anyone can nominate an exceptional business – even if it’s your own.