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DIGITAL The Australian Business Award
for Digital Innovation recognises
INNOVATION products and services that provide
innovative digital solutions for
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business and market needs.
2022
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GUIDELINES
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DIGITAL INNOVATION
RECOGNITION & ACCOLADES 03
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 04
PROGRAM FLOW CHART 05
BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES 06
BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES 07
BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES 08
BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES 09
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 10
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE 11
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 12
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 13
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT 14
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT 15
PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT 16
ONLINE ENTRY FORM 17
TERMS & CONDITIONS 18
TERMS & CONDITIONS 19
ENTRY CHECKLIST 20
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2RECOGNITION
PREF RECOGNITION&& ACCOLADES
ACCOLADES Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
T he Australian Business Awards are an annual all-encompassing awards program that recognises organisations that
demonstrate the core values of business innovation, product innovation, technological achievement and employee
engagement via a set of established business and product award categories. The program provides a significant
opportunity for high-performing organisations that implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative
products and services to be acknowledged and honoured for their achievements, both nationally and internationally.
The Australian Business Award winners will participate in the international chapter of the program at the World Business
Awards. The World Business Awards seeks to engage with the world’s business, innovation and technology leaders
through a global recognition and knowledge building initiative underpinned by the program’s established frameworks.
The program convenor publicises the organisations' achievements through various multimedia channels, building brand
awareness, prestige and loyalty through increased exposure, recognition and acknowledgement. Recipients receive
accolades and materials that they can use to publicise their achievement through multimedia, marketing, advertising,
promotional and public relations activities, including internal and external communications. There is no requirement for
participants to attend an event relating to the national and international winners’ announcements.
PROGRAM CONVENOR WINNERS' MARKS & PHRASES
Interested Media is the convenor of the program. Interested The award-winning organisations may use the
Media specialises in multi-channel progressive publishing prestigious winners' marks and phrases to publicise their
and hybrid events through results-driven multimedia and achievements through various marketing, promotion,
proudly collaborates with some of the world’s leading award advertising and public relations activities.
programs providing seamless delivery of essential awards
processes. CUSTOM PRODUCED DIGITAL FILES
Award recipients receive custom produced web and print
CUSTOM FRAMED CERTIFICATE files of their winner's mark and various other files for display
Each award recipient will receive a framed certificate that on marketing and promotional materials, signage, email
displays the organisation’s name, award category, winner's signatures and social media platforms.
mark, authenticity seal, and participation year. The framed
certificates are commissioned exclusively by the program MEDIA CAMPAIGN
convenor. The convenor will launch a media campaign to promote
the award-winning organisations and their achievements.
AWARD AUTHENTICATION Award recipients may be requested to participate in the
Details of the individual award and winner's mark are media and publicity campaign for the program. A media
displayed publicly by the convenor in the form of a digital release template and program data are provided to each
authentication page located on the program website(s). The award recipient to assist in their media and public relations
page includes information about the organisation including, activities.
the organisation’s name, product or initiative name, award
category, and winner's mark in a standardised format for
public reference.
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3ASSESSMENT
PREF ASSESSMENTMETHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
T he program engages with organisations worldwide to benchmark the full spectrum of their business initiatives,
products, services and to review their business performance. The Australian Business Awards are the national
chapter, and the World Business Awards are the international chapter. The Australian Business Awards winners will
be benchmarked in the international chapter of the program at the World Business Awards. The process culminates
in organisations that implement world-class business initiatives and innovative products and services acknowledged
for their achievements, both nationally and internationally. The recipients are recognised as the elite of their industry,
earning a place amongst a distinguished group.
PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENT FEE
Participation is open to organisations that offer business The organisation is required to pay a one-off assessment
and technology products and services in Australia. fee to participate. The fee is $2000.00 AUD (GST Inclusive)
Eligible organisational types include private and public per category entered. Entrants are not required to any
companies, multinationals and their subsidiaries. Products additional fees (including licensing fees) upon payment
can be tangible or intangible and include business services of the assessment fee as specified above. The national
and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; category winners will be automatically entered into the
information and knowledge management systems; international chapter of the program at the World Business
manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Entrants Awards. Entry into The World Business Awards does not
are required to demonstrate the innovation, features and incur an additional fee to participate.
benefits of a specific product or service.
FEE REFUND POLICY
ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK The entrant is entitled to a refund of the fee paid if the entry
Entries are assessed utilising a robust and dynamic is not selected as a winner for a category in the national
framework to ensure that the assessment process chapter of the program at The Australian Business Awards.
is pertinent and objective. The World Business The Australian Business Awards winners’ announcement is
Awards Framework (WBA Framework) is utilised as currently scheduled to occur on Thursday, 11 August 2022.
a structured model of assessment that enables the
participating organisations to be benchmarked against CONTACT SUPPORT TEAM
world-class performance standards. The WBA Framework Email: support@awardbase.com
consists of specialised assessment modules pertaining Phone: 1300 790 593
to the award categories. All products are evaluated
utilising the PREF assessment module. All initiatives are THE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARDS
Website: australianbusinessawards.com.au
evaluated utilising the POEM assessment module. The
Twitter: @aubizawards
modules provide a robust set of requirements used as the
Instagram: @australianbusinessawards
methodology for benchmarking and knowledge building
among the participating organisations.
THE WORLD BUSINESS AWARDS
Website: worldbusinessawards.com
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Twitter: @worldbizawards
Awardbase is the awards manager and the architect of Instagram: @worldbusinessawards
the World Business Awards Framework and the Employer
of Choice Framework. Awardbase provides a range of
program management and consultancy services utilising
specialist knowledge, methodologies, frameworks and
systems to ensure program outcomes that are innovative,
technically superior and cost-effective. Please refer to
awardbase.com for more information about Awardbase
program management.
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4PROGRAM FLOW
PREF PROGRAM FLOW CHART
CHART Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
1st Tier : National Chapter
The Australian Business Awards
Entries Open
Entries Close
Email notification is sent
First Stage Evaluation NO to the entrant contact
YES
Assessment Fee Email notification with
Required invoice is sent to the
entrant contact
Second Stage Evaluation
Additional Information
Email notification is sent
and/or Product Samples
to the entrant contact
may be Required
Email notification is sent
Winners Selected NO to the entrant contact
confirming refund of
the assessment fee
YES
Email notification is sent
Winners Notified to the entrant contact
National Winners Announced
2nd Tier : International Chapter
The World Business Awards
All National Winners are
Automatically Benchmarked at the
International Chapter
Winners Selected
Email notification is sent
Winners Notified
to the entrant contact
International Winners Announced
N.B. This program is conducted online. There is no requirement to attend an event relating to the National and International winners’ announcements.
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5BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entries into the following categories are open to all domestic and international business and technology products
and services available in Australia. Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to
business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information and knowledge management
systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Multiple entries may be submitted. Different products must be
entered separately. Each product can be entered into a maximum of three (3) categories in the same year. There is no
restriction regarding how many different products participants can enter. All products are recognised and celebrated
via 20 different award categories, as listed on pages 6-9.
AI Innovation [AII] Cloud Innovation [CLD] CRM Innovation [CRM]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award
for AI Innovation recognises for Cloud Innovation recognises for CRM Innovation recognises
products and services that provide cloud-based products and services products and services that
innovative solutions for business that provide innovative solutions provide innovative solutions for
and market needs in the field of for business and market needs. business and market needs in
artificial intelligence. the field of customer relationship
management.
CX Innovation [CXI] Digital Innovation [DGL] Eco Innovation [ECO]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award
for CX Innovation recognises for Digital Innovation recognises for Eco Innovation recognises
products and services that provide products and services that provide environmentally conscious
innovative solutions for business innovative digital solutions for products and services that provide
and market needs in the field of business and market needs. innovative solutions for business
customer experience management. and market needs.
Consumer products can be entered into the Australian Brand Awards. The Australian Brand Awards is a partner program of
The Australian Business Awards. Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in Australia. Products
can be tangible or intangible and include manufactured goods, devices and/or equipment from any of the following main product
types: Electronics & Communications, Home & Garden, Beauty & Wellness, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Sports & Fitness,
Travel & Leisure, Baby & Children’s products. Entries close at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, 7 April 2022. The Australian Brand Awards entry
guidelines can be downloaded by via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
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PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entries into the following categories are open to all domestic and international business and technology products
and services available in Australia. Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to
business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information and knowledge management
systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Multiple entries may be submitted. Different products must be
entered separately. Each product can be entered into a maximum of three (3) categories in the same year. There is no
restriction regarding how many different products participants can enter. All products are recognised and celebrated
via 20 different award categories, as listed on pages 6-9.
ERP Innovation [ERP] HR Innovation [HRI] Logistics Innovation [LOG]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award for
for ERP Innovation recognises for HR Innovation recognises Logistics Innovation recognises
products and services that provide products and services that provide products and services that provide
innovative solutions for business innovative solutions for business innovative solutions for business
and market needs in the field of and market needs in the fields of and market needs in the field of
enterprise resource planning. human resource management and logistics management.
recruitment.
Mobile Innovation [MBL] Marketing Innovation [MKT] New Product Innovation [NEW]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award for The Australian Business Award for
for Mobile Innovation recognises Marketing Innovation recognises New Product Innovation recognises
products and services that provide products and services that provide new products and services that
innovative mobile solutions for innovative solutions for business provide innovative solutions for
business and market needs. and market needs in the field of business and market needs launched
marketing management. onto the Australian market after
1st January 2020.
Consumer products can be entered into the Australian Brand Awards. The Australian Brand Awards is a partner program of
The Australian Business Awards. Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in Australia. Products
can be tangible or intangible and include manufactured goods, devices and/or equipment from any of the following main product
types: Electronics & Communications, Home & Garden, Beauty & Wellness, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Sports & Fitness,
Travel & Leisure, Baby & Children’s products. Entries close at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, 7 April 2022. The Australian Brand Awards entry
guidelines can be downloaded by via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
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laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
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7BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entries into the following categories are open to all domestic and international business and technology products
and services available in Australia. Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to
business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information and knowledge management
systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Multiple entries may be submitted. Different products must be
entered separately. Each product can be entered into a maximum of three (3) categories in the same year. There is no
restriction regarding how many different products participants can enter. All products are recognised and celebrated
via 20 different award categories, as listed on pages 6-9.
Process Innovation [PCS] Product Innovation [PIA] Supply Chain Innovation [SCI]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award
for Process Innovation recognises for Product Innovation recognises for Supply Chain Innovation
products and services that provide products and services that provide recognises products and services
innovative solutions for business innovative solutions for business that provide innovative solutions
and market needs in the field of and market needs. for business and market needs
business process improvement. in the field of supply chain
management.
Service Innovation [SIA] SaaS Innovation [SSI] Software Innovation [SWR]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award for
for Service Innovation recognises for SaaS Innovation recognises Software Innovation recognises
products and services that provide software as a service products that software products and services that
innovative solutions for business provide innovative solutions for provide innovative solutions for
and market needs in the field of business and market needs. business and market needs.
service management and service
delivery.
Consumer products can be entered into the Australian Brand Awards. The Australian Brand Awards is a partner program of
The Australian Business Awards. Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in Australia. Products
can be tangible or intangible and include manufactured goods, devices and/or equipment from any of the following main product
types: Electronics & Communications, Home & Garden, Beauty & Wellness, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Sports & Fitness,
Travel & Leisure, Baby & Children’s products. Entries close at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, 7 April 2022. The Australian Brand Awards entry
guidelines can be downloaded by via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document. The contents of this document, including the frameworks utilised, are protected by copyright and trade mark
laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
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PREF BUSINESS PRODUCT CATEGORIES
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entries into the following categories are open to all domestic and international business and technology products
and services available in Australia. Products can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to
business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information and knowledge management
systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Multiple entries may be submitted. Different products must be
entered separately. Each product can be entered into a maximum of three (3) categories in the same year. There is no
restriction regarding how many different products participants can enter. All products are recognised and celebrated
via 20 different award categories, as listed on pages 6-9.
Tech Innovation [TIA] Training Innovation [TRI]
The Australian Business Award The Australian Business Award
for Tech Innovation recognises for Training Innovation recognises
products and services that provide products and services that provide
innovative technological solutions innovative solutions for business
for business and market needs. and market needs in the fields of
education and training.
Consumer products can be entered into the Australian Brand Awards. The Australian Brand Awards is a partner program of
The Australian Business Awards. Entry is open to all domestic and international consumer products available in Australia. Products
can be tangible or intangible and include manufactured goods, devices and/or equipment from any of the following main product
types: Electronics & Communications, Home & Garden, Beauty & Wellness, Fashion & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Sports & Fitness,
Travel & Leisure, Baby & Children’s products. Entries close at 11.59 p.m. on Thursday, 7 April 2022. The Australian Brand Awards entry
guidelines can be downloaded by via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document. The contents of this document, including the frameworks utilised, are protected by copyright and trade mark
laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
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PREF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
ELIGIBILITY
Entry into this category is open to all domestic and international business and technology products and services available in Australia.
Products can be tangible or intangible and include but are not limited to business services and solutions; software and cloud-based
applications; information and knowledge management systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Products must be
commercially available and comply with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements in Australia before entering. Products must
be complete products, not parts. Prototypes, off-tool samples or products still in the development and testing phase are ineligible to enter.
Different products must be entered separately. All products are evaluated, utilising the PREF assessment module, as outlined on pages 11-13.
WRITTEN SUBMISSION (COMPULSORY)
You are required to submit a written submission that addresses the four sections of the PREF Assessment Module, demonstrating the
innovation, features and benefits of a specific product or service, as outlined on pages 11-16. The submission must be an unlocked,
unrestricted, printable and copyable PDF or word document, named as follows: [organisation name]_ABA_2022.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (COMPULSORY)
You must include an executive summary as part of your submission for publishing on the program’s website as an entry profile
(if selected as a winner in a category). The executive summary should profile your business and product, tell your product’s story, and showcase
its innovation, features and benefits. It should be a thorough overview of your entry, including key points from each submission section. To
ensure a summary that considers all content, write the summary last when completing your entry. The completed summary should be the
document’s first section and should not include any images, graphics or information not for publication, as outlined on page 14.
WRITING STYLE
The information should be expressed objectively and presented in a report format. The submission should be written in the third person,
making your position as a writer an impartial observer. The language should be straightforward, clear and concise, avoiding the use of
technical jargon or slang.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance, validate or illustrate points or
claims contained in your submission. Supporting information is optional and is not included in the maximum word count for each section.
Examples include images, infographics, diagrams, process maps, graphs, tables, statistics, product data, research data, technical data,
any published media or multimedia, including promotional and explainer videos. Supporting information can be embedded or linked
in the body of the submission, or at the end of the document as an appendix (preferred methods), or separate file as an appendix.
Each appendix should be itemised with a letter (Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, etc.). The submission and folder should be
named as follows: [organisation name]_ABA_2022. All files should be named using hyphens or underscores only (with no more than
24 alphanumeric characters) to avoid file corruption. Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters (including spaces)
when naming files. Entries containing multiple files must be combined into a single folder no larger than 25MB’s. Folders can be zipped
(compressed into a .zip file) to reduce the folder size before uploading.
COMMERCIALLY SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Commercially sensitive or confidential information should be omitted from the body of the submission and submitted as an appendix or
uploaded as a separate file marked “not for publication.” This information will be treated as commercially confidential information and used
for assessment purposes only. Submissions marked “private,” “confidential,” “not for publication,” or “commercial in confidence” in their
entirety are ineligible for assessment. The organiser may publish details about the winners and their entries (excluding any information
marked “not for publication”) in any media using both online and print channels and on the program websites for an indefinite period.
The organiser will not publish the names of organisations or disclose information from entries not selected as winners in a category.
These entries are not referenced, ranked or rated by the organiser. There are no designated runners-up, finalists or nominees. Any
organisation claiming to be a runner-up, finalist or nominee is making false claims and misleading representations about the program.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES
Multiple entries may be submitted. Different products must be entered separately. Each product can be entered into a maximum of three
(3) categories in the same year. There is no restriction regarding how many different products participants can enter. The Australian
Business Awards entry guidelines can be downloaded via the register or login link located on the program website by clicking here.
SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY
Upload Restrictions: A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MB’s) may be submitted at a time. Entries containing multiple files must
be combined into a single folder no larger than 25MB’s. Folders can be zipped (compressed into a .zip file) to reduce the folder size
before uploading. The submission and folder should be named as follows: [organisation name]_ABA_2022. You can upload your entry
via the online entry form using the 256-bit secure server. The online entry form can be found via the login link located on the program
website by clicking here.
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DIGITAL INNOVATION
PREF ASSESSMENT
PREF ASSESSMENT MODULE
MODULE
The four sections of the
PREF Assessment Module
define the attributes
of innovative, technologically
advanced, high-performing products.
r&D profile
end user features
Products are evaluated utilising the PREF assessment module. Products
can be tangible or intangible and can include but are not limited to
business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications;
information and knowledge management systems; manufactured
goods, devices and equipment. Please refer to the PREF submission
guidance notes on the next page of this document for more information.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Awardbase and Interested Media owns the copyright of this document. The contents of this document, including the frameworks utilised, are protected by copyright and trade mark
laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
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11PREF SUBMISSION
PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entrants are required to demonstrate the innovation, features and benefits of a specific product or service. Products can be tangible
or intangible and include but are not limited to business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information
and knowledge management systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Different products must be entered separately.
All products are evaluated, utilising the PREF assessment module. Before you begin, you should familiarise yourself with the type of
information required in each section, as outlined below.
PREF GUIDANCE NOTES
a. You are required to prepare a written submission that addresses the four sections of the PREF Assessment
Module, demonstrating the innovation, features and benefits of a specific product or service.
b. The four sections of the PREF Assessment Module must be named as follows:
r&D profile
1. Profile, 2. Features, 3. End-User, and 4. R&D.
c. The four sections below contain a set of bullet points indicating the information required in each section.
d. The information should be expressed objectively and written in the third person, making your
position as a writer an impartial observer.
e. The language used should be straightforward, clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon or slang.
end user features f. You must include an executive summary as part of your submission for publishing on the program’s
website as an entry profile.
g. The submission must be created as an unlocked, unrestricted, printable and copyable PDF (preferred)
or word document and presented in a report format.
h. Please refer to pages 14-16 of this document for information about the 'PREF Submission Format'.
1. PROFILE COMPULSORY SECTION (1000 WORDS MAXIMUM)
r&D profile ▼ In this section, demonstrate, describe and explain the product.
• Begin with an overview of the company entering the product.
• Compile a product profile defining the product’s core functions, uses and purpose.
• Define how the product meets business and market needs or wants.
• List and confirm that the product meets and complies with all mandatory standards, industry
end user features regulations and legal requirements for sale or supply in Australia.
• Include images, graphics and digital media in this section to illustrate the product profile.
2. FEATURES COMPULSORY SECTION (1000 WORDS MAXIMUM)
r&D profile ▼ In this section, demonstrate, describe and explain the product features.
• Demonstrate and explain the product features. Product features are characteristics of the
product that define its capabilities, components and aesthetics. Features can include but are
not limited to product design, quality, safety, compliance, affordability, usability, reliability,
efficiency, efficacy and sustainability.
end user features • Product features generally have corresponding product benefits. Include these in section 3.
• Explain the levels of customer service, support, and training provided with the product.
• Include images, graphics and digital media in this section to illustrate the product features.
* Maximum Word Count
There is no minimum requirement; however, each section should not exceed 1000 words. Any submission that exceeds the maximum word count by a small margin
will be accepted. Any supporting information is not included in the maximum word count.
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PREF SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
Entrants are required to demonstrate the innovation, features and benefits of a specific product or service. Products can be tangible
or intangible and include but are not limited to business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; information
and knowledge management systems; manufactured goods, devices and equipment. Different products must be entered separately.
All products are evaluated, utilising the PREF assessment module. Before you begin, you should familiarise yourself with the type of
information required in each section, as outlined below.
3. END USER COMPULSORY SECTION (1000 WORDS MAXIMUM)
r&D profile ▼ In this section, demonstrate, describe and explain the product benefits.
• Define the corresponding product benefits for each of the product features listed in section 2.
• Define how the product benefits the end-user. Define how the product provides value to the
user demonstrating the direct and indirect benefits of the product. Benefits can be measured
quantitatively using a numerical measurement and qualitatively based on subjective analysis.
end user features
• Define how the product delivers an outstanding user experience.
• Include images, graphics and digital media in this section to illustrate the product benefits.
4. R&D COMPULSORY SECTION (1000 WORDS MAXIMUM)
r&D profile ▼ In this section, demonstrate, describe and explain the product innovation.
• Explain why this product is innovative. Innovation can include but is not limited to enhancing the
quality of an existing product, improving or replacing business processes with increased efficiency
and productivity or developing a new or improved product to meet business and market needs.
• Define what differentiates this product from other similar products on the market.
end user features
• Define the unique selling proposition (USP), the unique selling point, or the unique value
proposition (UVP), demonstrating why it is superior to its market competitors.
• Include images, graphics and digital media in this section to illustrate the product innovation.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
You may include any relevant information enabling you to provide evidence where necessary to enhance, validate or illustrate points or
claims contained in your submission. Supporting information is optional and is not included in the maximum word count for each section.
Examples include images, infographics, diagrams, process maps, graphs, tables, statistics, product data, research data, technical data,
any published media or multimedia, including promotional and explainer videos. Supporting information can be embedded or linked in
the body of the submission, or at the end of the document as an appendix (preferred methods), or separate file as an appendix. Each
appendix should be itemised with a letter (Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, etc.). The submission and folder should be named as
[organisation name]_ABA_2022. All files should be named using hyphens or underscores only (with no more than 24 alphanumeric
characters) to avoid file corruption. Please do not use any other non-alphanumeric characters (including spaces) when naming files.
Entries containing multiple files must be combined into a single folder no larger than 25MB’s. Folders can be zipped (compressed into
a .zip file) to reduce the folder size before uploading. You can upload your entry using the online entry form. The online entry form can
be found via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
* Maximum Word Count
There is no minimum requirement; however, each section should not exceed 1000 words. Any submission that exceeds the maximum word count by a small margin will
be accepted. Any supporting information is not included in the maximum word count.
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PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
FORMAT Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
This page is to assist you as a guide when completing your entry. You must submit a written submission that addresses the four
sections of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product. It should be written in the third person making your position as
a writer an impartial observer, and presented in a report format that includes an executive summary. The language should be
straightforward, clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon or slang. It must be uploaded as an unlocked, unrestricted, printable
and copyable PDF or word document and formatted as outlined below.
Create a table of contents
outlining each section and the Page Numbers
corresponding page number.
Contents
Executive Summary (Compulsory) 3
List each
PREF Submission (Compulsory) section.
1. Profile 4
2. Features 5
3. End User 6
Cover Page Australian Business Awards 2022
4. R&D 7
Organisation Name
Appendices (Optional) List all
Appendix A –Multimedia 8 Appendices
Appendix B – Customer Charter 9
(if included).
Product Name
Appendix C – Product Infographic 10
Appendix D – Statistics (Not for Publication) 11
Appendix E – Research (Not for Publication) 12
Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 02 of 12
Section Title EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Compulsory) 1. PROFILE (Compulsory)
The executive summary
should profile your
business, brand and Supporting
product. It should tell information can be
your product’s story, included in the body
XYZ Video YouTube: www.youtube.com
showcasing its innovation, of the submission
features and benefits or at the end of the
for publishing on the document as an
program’s website as appendix.
an entry profile. The
summary should provide
an overview of your entry, Appendices should
including key points from be cross-referenced
For Customer Charter refer to Appendix B
each section, excluding in the body of the
images, graphics and submission and
any information not for itemised on the
publication. contents page.
For more information about [insert business and/or
product name here] go to [insert correct URL here]
http//:website.com.au/about
A website URL can
be included at the Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 03 of 12 Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 04 of 12
bottom of this page.
Supporting information can be
N.B. Write the executive summary last embedded or linked and can include
to ensure a comprehensive section ABA 2022 should Each page images, infographics, diagrams,
The organisation and
containing all the required information. be included in should be process maps, graphs, tables,
initiative name should
The completed summary should the footer of each numbered statistics, product data, research
be included in the
not contain any images, graphics or page. consecutively. data, technical data, any published
footer of each page.
information that is not for publication. media or multimedia, including
promotional and explainer videos.
* Maximum Word Count
There is no minimum requirement; however, each section should not exceed 1000 words. Any submission that exceeds the maximum word count by a small margin will be accepted. Any supporting
information is not included in the maximum word count.
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PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
FORMAT Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
This page is to assist you as a guide when completing your entry. You must submit a written submission that addresses the four
sections of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product. It should be written in the third person making your position as
a writer an impartial observer, and presented in a report format that includes an executive summary. The language should be
straightforward, clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon or slang. It must be uploaded as an unlocked, unrestricted, printable
and copyable PDF or word document and formatted as outlined below.
Number and name each section. Number and name each section.
2. FEATURES (Compulsory) 3. END USER (Compulsory)
Supporting
information can
XYZ Image Website: www.websiteblog.com.au
be included in
the body of the
submission or
Supporting at the end of
information can the document
be included in as an appendix.
the body of the
submission or Product Features Matrix: www.website.com.au
at the end of
the document
as an appendix.
Confidential
information can
For Statistical Data refer appendix D (Not for Publication) be included as
an appendix
marked ‘Not for
Publication’.
Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 05 of 12 Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 06 of 12
4. R&D (Compulsory) APPENDIX A. (Optional)
A.1 Published Media Links
Product Demonstration Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgsg
various
Link to our website
https://ourwebsite.com.au/contactus
published
Web Article media links
https://website.com.au/about can be
Media Article included as
Supporting www.abcdjhrnewz.com/mhrRxuHM supporting
information can LinkedIn Article information.
be included in For Research Data refer appendix E (Not for Publication) https://au.linkedin.com/rRxuHMv
the body of the
A.2 Product Promotional Video
submission or
at the end of
the document Video
as an appendix. presentations
can be
included as
supporting
information
https://youtu.be/zHEsBWky
Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 07 of 12 Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 08 of 12
Supporting information can be
embedded or linked and can include
images, infographics, diagrams,
ABA 2022 should be Each page should
process maps, graphs, tables, The organisation and included in the footer be numbered
statistics, product data, research product name should of each page. consecutively.
data, technical data, any published be included in the
media or multimedia, including footer of each page.
promotional and explainer videos.
* Maximum Word Count
There is no minimum requirement; however, each section should not exceed 1000 words. Any submission that exceeds the maximum word count by a small margin will be accepted. Any supporting
information is not included in the maximum word count.
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laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
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PREF SUBMISSION FORMAT
FORMAT Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
This page is to assist you as a guide when completing your entry. You must submit a written submission that addresses the four
sections of the PREF Assessment Module for a specific product. It should be written in the third person making your position as
a writer an impartial observer, and presented in a report format that includes an executive summary. The language should be
straightforward, clear and concise, avoiding technical jargon or slang. It must be uploaded as an unlocked, unrestricted, printable
and copyable PDF or word document and formatted as outlined below.
Itemise and label each appendix. Itemise and label each appendix.
APPENDIX B. (Optional) APPENDIX C. (Optional)
Customer Charter - Customer & Technical Support Product Infographic
Supporting Information Supporting Information
can be included as an can be included as an
appendix at the end appendix at the end
of the document. of the document.
Appendices should also
be cross-referenced
in the body of the
submission and itemised
on the contents page.
Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 09 of 12 Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 10 of 12
APPENDIX D. (Optional) APPENDIX E. (Optional)
Statistical Data (Not for Publication) Research & Analysis (Not for Publication)
Confidential Confidential
information information
should be should be
included as included as
an appendix an appendix
marked ‘Not for marked ‘Not for
Publication’. Publication’.
Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 11 of 12 Org. Name / Product Name / ABA 2022 Page 12 of 12
Supporting information can be
embedded or linked and can include
images, infographics, diagrams,
process maps, graphs, tables, ABA 2022 should be Each page should
The organisation and included in the footer be numbered
statistics, product data, research product name should
data, technical data, any published of each page. consecutively.
be included in the
media or multimedia, including footer of each page.
promotional and explainer videos.
* Maximum Word Count
There is no minimum requirement; however, each section should not exceed 1000 words. Any submission that exceeds the maximum word count by a small margin will be accepted. Any supporting
information is not included in the maximum word count.
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laws and may only be used for the purpose for which it was supplied to the program participants in accordance with the corresponding entry terms and conditions. Any unauthorised copying or use of all
or part of this document is strictly prohibited. Please refer to awardbase.com for more information about Awardbase program management. © 2003-2022. All rights reserved.
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PREF ENTRY
ONLINE ENTRY FORM
FORM Dgl
DIGITAL INNOVATION
his page has been provided to serve you as a guide when uploading your entry via the online entry form.
T
THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
The online entry form can be found via the login link located on the program website by clicking here.
Award Section Business Award Categories
(Please select) Business Product Categories
Consumer Product Categories
CX Award Categories
Employer of Choice
Charity Awards
Business Product Categories
Please select one or more categories from the list below. Each product may be entered into a maximum of three (3) categories in the same year.
Select Categories Cloud Innovation HR Innovation Product Innovation AI Innovation
CRM Innovation Logistics Innovation Supply Chain Innovation SaaS Innovation
CX Innovation Mobile Innovation Service Innovation
Digital Innovation Marketing Innovation Software Innovation
Eco Innovation New Product Innovation Technology Innovation
ERP Innovation Process Innovation Training Innovation
Submit Your Entry:
> As specified in the entry guidelines, entries containing multiple files must be combined into a single folder no larger than 25MB's.
> Folders can be zipped (compressed into a .zip file) to reduce the folder size before uploading.
> A maximum of 1 upload (no larger than 25MB’s) may be submitted at a time.
File Upload * Choose File No file chosen
Organisation Name * Organisation Name
Product Name *
Product Name
Mailing Address *
Can be a PO Box Office /Department/Building
Street
City
Country
Entrant Contact
* The entrant contact must be a company officer or employee of the organisation entering the program.
Email Address * jane.citizen@domain.com.au
Full Name * Jane Citizen
First Last
Contact Number * area code + phone number
Acknowledgements
I acknowledge that I have read the Entry Terms & Conditions (contained within the Entry Guidelines) and agree to abide by them. I certify that all information submitted is true and
correct and that I am authorised to submit this entry.
Submit Entry
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ENTRY TERMS & CONDITIONS
& CONDITIONS Dgl
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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE AWARDS (b) Entry is open to all business and technology products 8. FEE & REFUND POLICY
Interested Media Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 332) and Awardbase and services available in Australia. Products can be tangible (a) If the Entry is accepted by the Organiser for assessment in
Pty Ltd (ACN 158 882 298) are the organisers (the “Organiser”) or intangible and can include but are not limited to business the Program, Entrant is required to pay a one-off fee of
of The Australian Business Awards and The World Business services and solutions; software and cloud-based applications; $2000.00 AUD (GST Inclusive) per category entered (“Fee”) as
Awards programs (the “Program”). The Program seeks to information and knowledge management systems; specified in the section titled Assessment Fee on page 4 of this
recognise the World’s Business, Innovation and Technology manufactured goods, devices and equipment. document.
Leaders through an established set of business and product (c) Products must be commercially available and comply with all (b) The Entrant is entitled to a refund of the Fee paid if the
award categories. The Australian Business Awards are applicable standards and regulatory requirements in Australia Entry submitted is not selected as a Winner in a category in
the national chapter. The World Business Awards are the before entering. Entrants may be required to provide evidence the national chapter of the Program at The Australian Business
international chapter. The category winners in the national of compliance. Awards.
chapter will be eligible to participate in the international chapter. (d) Products must be complete products, not parts thereof. (c) The Organiser will process a refund within 10 business days
(e) Prototypes, off-tool samples or products still in the of the public announcement of the National Winners.
2. BINDING AGREEMENT development and testing phase are ineligible to enter. (d) Entrants are not required to pay any additional fees, upon
To enter the Program, you (“Entrant”, “Participant” or “You”) must (f) All product samples must be provided as commercially payment of the Fee as specified in Clause 8(a) to participate
agree to and comply with the Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) packaged (including user handbooks, instructions, instruction in the international chapter of the Program at The World
presented here. Please read these Terms carefully as this manuals, installation guides and warranties). Business Awards.
is a legally binding agreement that the Entrant agrees to by (e) Except as provided, the Fee is not refundable.
submitting an Entry into the Program. 6. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
(a) The entry form, written submission, and supplementary 9. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
3. ORGANISATIONAL ELIGIBILITY material (“Entry” or “Entries”) must be submitted via the online (a) Entrant takes sole responsibility for the information to be
The Program is open to all business and government entities including: entry form located on the Program website by the entry disclosed as part of their Entry (including, but not limited to, any
Private Companies deadline as set out in this document. intellectual property rights or confidential information).
Public Companies (b) The Entrant warrants that it has all the necessary rights to (b) Entrant warrants that they own or have the right to use any
Multinationals and their subsidiaries submit the Entry and that all information submitted by it is true, intellectual property comprised within their Entry and that no
Government Departments current and complete. intellectual property or other rights of any third party will be
Government Agencies (c) Any Entry sent without completing the online entry form will infringed in submitting the Entry or use by the Organiser in
Government Authorities be deemed invalid. accordance with the Terms.
Statutory Bodies (d)The Organiser will not be held responsible for any (c) Entrant takes sole responsibility for protecting their rights in
Non-Government Organisations incomplete, damaged, corrupt or non-receipt of Entries. any intellectual property to be disclosed as part of their Entry.
Educational Institutions (e) Entrant must not make any claims that they have been The Entrant is reminded that disclosure of any intellectual
nominated, short-listed, runner-up or finalist. property in the Entry without protection may compromise or
4. BUSINESS CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY (f) Entrant must not use any intellectual property (including invalidate those rights. For detailed advice, Entrant should
(a) There are 20 business and management categories: trade marks or copyright works) of the Organiser’s except consult a specialist lawyer (or other appropriate professionals).
Brand Management [BMA] as licensed as a Winner under clause 12 of these Terms.
Business Innovation [BIA] 10. PUBLICATION BY ORGANISER
Business Technology [BTM] 7. ASSESSMENT OF ENTRIES (a) The Organiser may publish details about the Winners and
Business Transformation [BTR] (a) All Entries are evaluated in accordance with the entry any or all of their Entries (including written submissions and
Business Excellence [BXA] requirements as set out in this document. supporting information but excluding any commercially sensitive
Change Management [CMA] (b) The Winners in each category will be selected at the end of or confidential information marked ‘not for publication’), in any
Comms Excellence [COM] an assessment process coordinated by the Organiser. media using both online and print channels and on the Program
Community Contribution [CCA] (c) The Organiser coordinates the assessment panel at its websites for an indefinite period. The Winners may also receive
CX Management [CXM] absolute discretion. Members of the panel are required to sign invitations to give media interviews. Further information may
Digital CX Management [DCX] a confidentiality agreement and declare any conflict of interest also be sought from Winners to be publicised as part of the
Digital Transformation [DTR] and withdraw from deliberations concerning those Entries. Organiser’s promotion of the Program.
HR Management [HRM] (d) Where product Entries are submitted. Entrant may be (b) Without limiting (a), the Winners’ details are displayed publicly
Marketing Excellence [MXA] requested to submit a product sample for evaluation (subject by the Organiser in the form of a digital authentication page
Process Improvement [BPI] to product type, classification, size and weight restrictions) as located on the Program websites. The award authentication
Project Management [PMA] deemed appropriate by the Organiser. page outlines the award category, the organisation name,
Risk Management [RMA] (e) Entrant is responsible for the delivery and collection of all product or initiative name where applicable, and displays the
Service Excellence [CSX] products (including the cost of transport). Products can be licensed mark in a standardised format for public reference.
Supply Chain Management [SCM] collected within 30 days from the public announcement of the
Business Sustainability [BSA] winners by the Organiser. Any products not collected within 11. PRIVACY
Training Excellence [TRX] this period will be retained by the Organiser to do with what (a) The Organiser collects, uses, discloses and otherwise
(b) Entry is open to all a business, management and they deem fit, such as use in future exhibition and promotional handles the Entrants personal information in accordance with
community initiatives implemented in Australia. opportunities or destruction. the terms of its Privacy Policy.
(c) Initiatives can be internal or external and include (f) Products are submitted at the Entrant’s own risk. The (b) To protect the Entrant’s privacy throughout the assessment
implementing a project, program, process, system, Organiser, its employees and contractors, will not be liable process, the Organiser will only provide updates concerning the
technology, development, joint venture or undertaking. for any damage or loss caused to any products including Entry to the Contact as specified on the Entry Form.
during transportation, dismantling (which may be required for (c) The Contact as specified on the Entry Form must be a
5. PRODUCT CATEGORIES AND ELIGIBILITY evaluation), handling or storage. Insurance of any products company officer or employee of the organisation entering the
(a) There are 20 product categories: is the responsibility of the Entrant. Insurance to cover Program.
AI Innovation [AII] damage or loss is recommended if the value of the product is (d) The Organiser agrees not to disclose or publish information
Cloud Innovation [CLD] considerable. from any Entry where the Entrant is not selected as a Winner in
CRM Innovation [CRM] (g) The Organiser reserves the right to request additional a category.
CX Innovation [CXI] information concerning any Entry, as deemed appropriate by
Digital Innovation [DGL] the Organiser.
Eco Innovation [ECO] (h) The Organiser reserves the right to request evidence of
ERP Innovation [ERP] standards and regulatory compliance, registration of patents,
HR Innovation [HRI] trade marks, design registrations or IP ownership as required.
Logistics Innovation [LOG] (i) The Organiser reserves the right to refuse to accept any
Marketing Innovation [MKT] Entry which does not comply with the Entry Guidelines or these
Mobile Innovation [MBL] Terms or which contravenes the integrity of the Program.
New Product Innovation [NEW] (j) The Organiser reserves the right to make no selection in
Process Innovation [PCS] any category if the Entries received do not meet the required
Product Innovation [PIA] standard for that category.
SaaS Innovation [SSI] (k) The Organiser’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Service Innovation [SIA]
Software Innovation [SWR]
Supply Chain Innovation [SCI]
Tech Innovation [TIA]
Training Innovation [TRI]
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