For the past 16 years, we have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating the achievements of inspirational women like you. Women who have pushed the boundaries and dared to dream. Women whose success stories have inspired others. This year we want to hear your story.

There are 5 Award categories 

1. Commonwealth Bank Business Owner Award

   Open to owners with a 50 per cent share or more in a business with responsibility for key management decision-making.

2. Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award

   Open to employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50 per cent share of a business.

3. White Pages Community and Government Award

   Open to employees in government departments, statutory bodies and not-for-profit organisations.

4. Nokia Business Innovation Award

   All entrants will be considered for the Nokia Business Innovation Award, recognising the successful introduction of innovation within a business or workplace.

5. marie claire Young Business Women’s Award

   As an entrant in one of the qualifying categories you will automatically be eligible for this award if you are aged 34 years or younger as at 30 June 2010.

State/Territory Awards

All category winners will be announced at the state/territory luncheons. Winners of the qualifying categories will also be eligible to win the overall Telstra Business Woman of the Year for their state/territory.

National Awards

Category winners in each state/territory will be eligible to win the national title in their respective category.

The winners of the overall Telstra Business Woman of the Year in each state/territory will also be eligible to be named the 2010 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.

The process of getting involved is a simple one:

Step 1: To nominate yourself or a business woman you know, simply provide their name, business and contact details. You can remain anonymous if you wish.

Step 2: All nominees are then invited to enter the program by submitting their entry online. Entries must be submitted online by 5pm AEST 21 June 2010.

Step 3: Entries are assessed by a judging panel and finalists are selected.

Step 4: State and territory winners are announced at the state/territory awards ceremonies.

Step 5: National winners are announced at the national presentation dinner in Melbourne on 11 November 2010.