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Everything you need to know about The CEO Magazine's Executive of the Year Awards
Recognition. Exposure. Celebration.
The CEO Magazine's Executive of the Year Awards will take place at The Star, Syndey on 12 November 2020 for its ninth iteration.
View the full list of winners from the 2019 Executive of the Year Awards!
As one of Australia's premier events on the corporate calendar, the night has become synonymous with shining a spotlight on the achievements of the individuals who make this country great.
Coming together under one roof for the business awards ceremony, an exceptional mix of successful executives and entrepreneurs will celebrate the inspirational leaders of the past 12 months.
From CEOs to self-starters, authors to activists, tech pioneers to thought leaders, past attendees have included the likes of Mark Nielsen, Gina Rinehart, Barry Fitzgerald, Christine Holgate, Steve Baxter, Lorna Jane Clarkson, John Winning, Janine Allis and Michael Ebeid.
Why attend the 2020 Executive of the Year Awards?
Celebrate the achievements of all the nominees and winners at the Executive of the Year Awards, while enjoying an incredible night of entertainment and surprises.
The event attracts hundreds of guests and nominees from Australia's leading brands so it presents the perfect opportunity to network and make highly valuable contacts.
Be inspired by the leaders of this nation and learn from your peers to set you up for greater success in the future, whether you're an aspiring or established business leader.
Why enter the Executive of the Year Awards?
As well as recognition, exposure, an opportunity to network with the leading players in Australian business and a celebration thrown in your honour, winners across the business awards categories receive an elegant trophy and media coverage from The CEO Magazine and other outlets.
The winner of the CEO of the Year Award will be the cover star of The CEO Magazine ANZ's January/February issue and will be invited to join the judging panel at the following year's awards.
For 2020, The CEO Magazine has revisited the list of categories as well as the application process, making getting involved easier than ever before. Register your interest to learn more.
What can I expect from the event?
Relive the excitement of the 2019 Executive of the Year Awards held at the Crown Melbourne to see what all the fuss is about.
Are you interested in being a sponsor in 2020? Find out more here.
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors
Our sponsors are our valued partners and we had a diverse mix of brands on board for 2019. Thank you to Maserati for being our major sponsor for the CEO of the Year Award. Montblanc joined as the CFO of the Year sponsor, Work Club Global for the Start-Up category, and IG Group for Managing Director of the Year. CEO Legacy Books sponsored the COO of the Year Award, Onda Group sponsored Professional Services Executive of the Year, The Dalmore for Marketing Executive of the Year and Bang and Olufsen for Media Executive of the Year. We welcomed Soneva as the sponsor for the Hospitality and Tourism Executive of the Year category, Change Makers Rule Breakers for the Not-for-Profit Executive of the Year Award, and Fly Airly for the Transport and Logistics Executive of the Year Award category. Lynx People joined us in sponsoring the HR Executive of the Year Award category and Westpac Private Bank sponsored the Financial Services and Insurance Executive of the Year Award category.
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Categories and criteria
Don't submit your application without reading this first. We outline all of the 'must haves' to ensure that you're eligible to enter this year's awards.
The judging panel
From the Australian MD of Twitter to the force behind retail powerhouse Sportsgirl, we had an impressive line-up of judges in 2019.
This year's winner
We spoke to David Hackett of MLC Life Insurance to learn more about his journey and see what he did to take out 2019 CEO of the Year.
Register your interest today for the 2020 Executive of the Year Awards.
© The CEO Magazine 2019