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For more than 25 years, the Consensus Awards has identified organisations with genuine commercial potential before they become widely recognised.

Our winners have gone on to secure investment, achieve significant commercial success and establish themselves as leaders within their industries.

Unlike many awards programs, Consensus focuses on early-stage and emerging organisations, as they are entering the market or within 36 months of entering the market where independent validation can have the greatest impact.

If your organisation is developing an innovative product, service, technology or solution, we invite you to apply for consideration.

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independent evaluations conducted since 2000

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award winners identified across multiple industries

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panel of senior industry judges

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winners go on to achieve significant success

Why Apply?

Entering the Consensus Awards provides access to far more than recognition.

Successful applicants gain the opportunity to:

  • Receive independent evaluation from experienced industry professionals

  • Build credibility through a structured assessment process

  • Increase visibility among investors, industry leaders and decision-makers

  • Access networking and showcase opportunities

  • Join a growing community of innovators and previous winners

  • Position their organisation for future growth and investment

Who Should Apply?

Consensus is designed for organisations that:

  • Have developed an innovative product, service or solution

  • Are entering the market or have been in market for a relatively short period

  • Demonstrate strong commercial potential

  • Are seeking independent validation and industry recognition

  • Are committed to growth and long-term success

Applications are welcomed from organisations across a broad range of industries and sectors.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

Complete the form below and a member of the Consensus team will review your application.

If your organisation is considered suitable for the program, we will contact you with information regarding the next stage of the entry process.

WHY ENTER

Recognition that opens doors

Winning a Consensus Award signals more than success. It positions your organisation as a leader worth watching, backing and investing in.

Pathway to Investment

Connect award recognition with credible conversations, strategic interest and commercial opportunity.

Positioned for Growth

Build visibility at the exact stage where market confidence matters most.

High Calibre Network

Enter a room of investors, industry leaders, partners and decision-makers.

Independent Validation

Be assessed through a rigorous process designed to protect credibility and integrity.

Entry Recognition

Be identified before the market fully recognises your potential.

Strategic Insight

Access free mentoring, feedback and perspective from experienced industry leaders.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD

9 out of 10 Consensus winners have gone on to achieve significant global success.

This is not a coincidence. It is the result of a consistent, rigorous evaluation process applied year after year.

Independent analysis conducted April-May 2026 by School of Project Management, University of Sydney, shows that 95% of the winners of Consensus Awards have been either listed, acquired and highly successful.

  • “The Consensus Awards have a history of celebrating some of the most cutting-edge and innovative Australian tech companies, counting world-famous firms Atlassian and WiseTech Global as former recipients. I have no doubt that this year’s recipients will follow in their success.”

    Previous Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who has presented Consensus Awards twice

  • “Julian Day at Consensus Awards encouraged us to enter in 2004 when we were launching our first product, JIRA. It focussed us to document exactly what our offering was, sharpen our USP’s, define our target market and confirm our go-to-market strategy. It was the first of many Awards we received but by far the most significant. It was so valuable as it gave us the encouragement to leverage off the win and promote technology assessed by a large independent panel of industry experts.”

    Mike Cannon-Brookes & Scott Farquhar, Atlassian Founders - Consensus Awards 2004 Winner

  • "We entered to validate our technology against the knowledge of a large number of industry expert judges and to ensure we were on track in terms of our offering to the market, our go-to-market strategy and our marketing material. Winning an Award opened doors for us around the world and put us on a steep growth path.”

    Richard White, Founder & CEO of ASX listed WiseTech Global - Consensus Software Awards Winner 2008

  • “Recstra entered the Consensus Awards in 2017. The application and presentation process was a real eye-opener. The judging panel were incredibly astute and looked at every aspect of the Recstra model during the presentations phase. We were humbled to win the award and to follow in the footsteps of such esteemed company as Atlassian and WiseTech Global is a real boost for us. Winning the award gave us access to the Consensus Network and I have received valuable counsel from many of the judges as we navigate our start-up phase. I would have no hesitation in recommending like-minded businesses to nominate for the Consensus Awards. The media coverage and ability to 'lean' on our win has definitely converted new clients.”

    Craig Watson – Recstra Founder - Consensus Awards 2017 Winner

  • "Winning the Consensus Award in 2018 gave Solo Cover a tremendous boost and provided an invaluable opportunity to network with leaders within the sector, as well as with other entrants. We are proud to join the ranks of previous winners which have gone on to become esteemed champions, such as Atlassian, WiseTech Global and Astute Payroll."

    Jay Cooper – SAMI Insurance Founder - Consensus Awards 2018 Winner

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