Description
You’ve done the hard work. Now it’s time to celebrate!
2026 Smart50 Awards is SmartCompany’s premier awards program, celebrating the innovation, growth and community spirit of Australia's small and medium businesses.
Join us for a glamorous evening at a sit-down dinner at Metropolis Events in Melbourne. Celebrate your achievements, rub shoulders with Australia's most prominent founders and business builders, and raise your glasses to the businesses that make this year's Smart50 list.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 12th November 2026
Event Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Metropolis Events
Address: Upper Level, Southgate Shopping Precinct, Southbank VIC 3006
Dress code: Cocktail
Format: Awards ceremony and sit-down dinner
THE CATEGORIES
The Smart50 category awards recognise standout businesses for their innovation, community contribution, early-stage success and more. The categories are:
Sustainability Award
Community Hero Award
Marketing Award
Retailer of the Year Award
Resilience Award
Export Award
Innovator Award
Rising Star Award
Regional Business Award
People Power Award
Founder of the Year Award | People's Choice Award - Vote now
Smart & Lasting Award
LUCKY DOOR PRIZE
By registering for the awards, you're automatically entered into the draw to win one of our exclusive lucky door prizes. Winners will be drawn live during the event, and you must be present to win.
Thank you to our Lucky Door Prize Partners:
The SmartCompany 2026 Smart50 Awards is proudly supported by:
Agenda
- 6:00 pm
Event Commences
Doors Open Guest Arrivals Networking Welcome Beverages and Canapés Entertainment
- 7:00 pm
Seated
Offical Awards Presentation Commences
- 9:00 pm
Offical Awards Presentation Concludes
- 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Afterparty
Dance Floor Entertainment Networking
- 10:00 pm
Event Concludes
The Smart50 Awards 2025
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
