Technology & Innovation Award 2026

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Eligibility Criteria

· Must be a company operating in Townsville

· Must have developed a product, process, or service that is nationally or globally competitive

· The innovation must have been implemented within the last 5 years

· Must be a financial member of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce

Nomination

· Candidates can be self-nominated or nominated by others

· Complete the nomination form with all required details

Supporting Documentation

· Provide a detailed description of the innovative product, process, or service

· Include evidence of the innovation’s impact, such as market performance data, customer testimonials, or case studies

· Submit any relevant documents or media showcasing the innovation

Application Form

· Fill out the application form completely and accurately. Incomplete applications will not be considered

Deadline

· All applications must be received by 10am, Friday 22nd May 2026. Late applications will not be considered

Selection Process

· A panel of judges from the Townsville Chamber of Commerce membership will review all applications

· Shortlisted companies may be contacted for additional information

· Finalists will be announced at an event on 24th June 2026

· The winner will be announced at the annual awards ceremony Friday 24th July 2026
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COMPANY INFORMATION* This field is required.Please enter your company details including the primary contact details
COMPANY NAME
PRIMARY CONTACT FIRST & LAST NAME
PRIMARY CONTACT TITLE/POSITION
PRIMARY CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS
PRIMARY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER
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Describe the innovative product, process, or service * This field is required.Innovation Description (300 Words Maximum)
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What problem or challenge does this innovation address?* This field is required.Innovation Description (300 Words Maximum)
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Explain how the innovation was developed* This field is required.Innovation Description (300 Words Maximum)
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Provide evidence of the innovation’s impact on the market. Include any performance metrics, sales data, or market share information * This field is required.Impact and Performance (300 Words Maximum)
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Discuss customer or client feedback and testimonials regarding the innovation * This field is required.Impact and Performance (300 Words Maximum)
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Explain what makes this innovation nationally or globally competitive* This field is required.Competitive Advantage (300 Words Maximum)
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How does this innovation compare to others in the market?* This field is required.Competitive Advantage (300 Words Maximum)
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Describe the implementation process of the innovation* This field is required.Implementation and Strategy (300 Words Maximum)
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Outline any strategies used to promote or commercialise the innovation* This field is required.Implementation and Strategy (300 Words Maximum)
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Discuss any challenges faced during the development or implementation of the innovation and how they were overcome* This field is required.Challenges and Solutions (300 Words Maximum)
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What are the future plans for this innovation?* This field is required.Future Vision (300 Words Maximum)
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How does the company plan to continue innovating and maintaining competitiveness?* This field is required.Future Vision (300 Words Maximum)
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Include 2 testimonials from clients, partners, and employees about your business’ impact and performance* This field is required.Testimonials
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Include any relevant documents, images, videos, or other media that showcase the innovation and its impact* This field is required.Supporting Materials
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Please upload an image of your business logo for use if selected as a finalist (PNG or JPEG Format)* This field is required.Business Logo
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APPLICATION PROCESS