Who will be The CEO Magazine’s CEO of the Year for 2021? Navigating business during a pandemic will be a focus this year as The CEO Magazine prepares to honour startup executives, young executives and CEOs alike in its 10th annual Executive of the Year Awards, with applications open today.
The CEO Magazine is opening nominations for outstanding entrepreneurs, executive leaders or CEOs who successfully led their businesses through lockdowns, work-from-home and the Zoom mute button for the 2021 Executive of the Year Awards.
This event is a chance for Australia’s top industry leaders to recognise their hard work, determination and stellar leadership through one of the toughest years of business.
Chris Dutton, Founder of The CEO Magazine, says: “After the devastating events of 2020 we need to celebrate the achievements of Australia’s best executives – the vital cogs in the engines of our country’s businesses.”
“On a more personal note, this year’s awards are extra special because we are celebrating the 10th year of the Executive of the Year Awards. This fantastic milestone is a true testament not only to the extraordinary dedication of our global team, but also to everyone involved in these awards, including applicants, judges, sponsors, and the incredible team who put it together.”
The Executive of the Year Awards has added a number of new categories to its premium line-up including Global Pioneer Executive of the Year, Real Estate Executive of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Corporate Responsibility Executive of the Year.
The prestigious title of CEO of the Year has received an upgrade, awarding three influential leaders the title of CEO of the Year based on annual turnover of the past 12 months:
- A$0 to A$50 million,
- A$50 million to A$100 million,
- and A$100 million-plus.
“With everything that is going on in the world, we need to recognise and celebrate good leadership when we see it,” said Louise Adams, Aurecon’s Chief Executive Australia and New Zealand, who was 2020 CEO of the Year.
“We often see what poor leadership looks like; however, we don’t often celebrate what good looks like, especially at an individual level. Now, more than ever, we need it.”
From managing directors, entrepreneurs and startups, the 2021 Executive of the Year Awards celebrates the thought leaders behind some of the finest companies.
Mark Nielsen, APAC CEO and Executive Director, and David Hackett, Non Executive Director Merricks Capital (former CEO MLC Life Insurance) are also among the recent winners of the CEO of the Year.
Every year the judging panel is made up of members of Australia’s executive elite. Past judges have included Steve Baxter, Shark Tank Australia Investor; Lorna Jane Clarkson, Lorna Jane Founder and Chief Creative Officer; Ronni Kahn, OzHarvest Founder and CEO; Colleen Callander, Founder of Mentor Me Women; Pip Marlow, Salesforce CEO Australia and New Zealand; Suzy Nicoletti, Twitter Australia Managing Director; Jeremy Kodomichalos, Google Director of Product Solutions & Insights; and Libby Roy, Optus Managing Director Small and Medium Business.
Gina Rinehart was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019 and says dedication, hard work and loyalty are the key ingredients of business and leadership success.
“It is without a doubt that The CEO Magazine is our country’s leading business magazine, not only in Australia but in several other countries too.”
Hosted this year at The Star, Sydney, the sophisticated black-tie event will take place on 18 November.
Apply online today to be in the running for the 2021 Executive of the Year Awards.
The CEO Magazine’s 2021 Executive of the Year Awards Categories:
– CEO of the Year: A$0–$50m turnover; A$50m–A$100m turnover; and A$100m+ turnover
– Managing Director of the Year
– CFO of the Year
– COO of the Year
– Marketing Executive of the Year
– Executive Assistant of the Year
– HR and Recruitment Executive of the Year
– Media & PR Executive of the Year
– Sales Executive of the Year
– Not-For-Profit Executive of the Year
– Professional Services Executive of the Year
– NEW: Real Estate Executive of the Year
– Startup Executive of the Year
– Young Executive of the Year
– NEW: Global Pioneer Executive of the Year
– NEW: Corporate Responsibility Executive of the Year
– NEW: Entrepreneur of the Year
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