Inside Small Business
Top 50 Small Business Leaders

2025 nominations are now open

The Top 50 Small Business Leaders report recognises resilient small-business owners who have excelled in innovation, overcame challenges, embraced sustainability and contributed to their local communities.

Discover who made the list and see who will be highlighted for their outstanding achievements.

Every applicant receives a score for each of these criteria based on the information they provide in their application. In addition, every applicant is scored by three judges.

Nominations open
12 May 2025

Nominations close
30 May 2025

Submissions open
4 Jun 2025

Submissions close
18 Jun 2025

Finalists notified
10 Jul 2025

Report published
Oct 2025

Our judges

Frances Pratt

Frances Pratt

Founder and Director - Metisan

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Suzanne Murphy, CEO - Exhale Moments

Suzanne Murphy

Chief Executive Officer - Exhale Moments

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Katie Gallagher

Katie Gallagher

Founder - Katie Gallagher PR and Media

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Nikhil Daftary

Nikhil Daftary

Founder and Managing Director - Moments

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Bec Alison

Bec Alison

Founder - Bec Alison Marketing

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Mia Lockett

Mia Lockett

Editor, Inside Small Business

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