ACKNOWLEDGING GROWTH
Young people across Australia who have incredibly creative ideas are developing and running amazing businesses, and are creating value for their communities.
We want to acknowledge these young people and give them the support to expand their impact.
By getting involved, students can join a growing community of young people doing innovative things through business.
2025 FINALISTS & WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
On November 5th, we celebrated the Finalists and Winners of the 2025 Teens in Business Awards!
A full blog will be up shortly but for now, here are your 2025 Finalists and Winners!
Teenpreneur of the Year Finalists
I Heart Hoops - Amy Manole (Nazareth College, VIC)
DecNova Engineering (SolarNova) - Daniel Cox (The Scots College, NSW) - WINNER
STEMinists - Mukhter Jamshed (Al Noori Muslim School, NSW)
Excelsior - Hannes Ennemann (Northern Beaches Christian School, NSW)
Shot by Nic - Nicholas Marinoni Hanrahan (Thomas More College, SA)
Magnificent - James Huang & Darren (North Sydney Boys High School, NSW)
Commend - Joshua King (Parkes Christian School, NSW) - RUNNER UP
Sticky-Aid - Emma Boyd (Pacific Pines State High School/ Griffith University, QLD)
Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
LegendBound - Sherlock & Charlie (Boneo Primary School, VIC)
Pearl Dream Painting & Captivating Canvas - Alliyah Bromell (Kurri Kurri High School, NSW)
Jazzy’s Native Tea - Jaxon Moore, Jake Irwin & Zauriella Piper (Christies Beach High School, SA) - JOINT WINNER
Choo Choo Designs - Kira Turner Whitehouse Institute of Design, NSW) - JOINT WINNER
Bunji - Ebony Ballantyne & Rakel Hywood (Seaton High School, SA)
Impact Boss of the Year Finalists
VermiVault - Nazeer Naqvi (Al Noori Muslim School, NSW)
Be Loud and Queer - Imogen O’Shannessy (The Gordon TAFE, VIC)
True Talks with Taylor - Taylor Oliver (VCASS, VIC)
ReWood & Resin - Liam Phillips (Cape Naturaliste College, WA)
DriveLab - Ryan Dhanju (Elderslie High School, NSW)
Treet - Amara Ganglani (Methodist Ladies’ College, Melbourne VIC) - WINNER
Digital Boss of the Year Finalists
TrendsTracker - Tiffany (Hornsby Girls High School, NSW)
FromBeyond - Alice Footer (Coomera Anglican College, QLD) - WINNER
The Essentials - Lucy & Sofia (The Scots School Albury, NSW)
Own It! - Gabby, Claudia, Dani & Riona (The Glennie School, QLD)
Message Scheduler - Luisa Anyango (St Aloysius College, Adelaide, SA)
SavrScan - Tia & Penny (The Scots School Albury, NSW)
Tweenpreneur of the Year Finalists
Chocolate Vault - Dina, Trinity, Lorin & Georgia (Strathmore North Primary School, VIC)
iCare & Author & The Community Volunteer - Roy Mahajan (Cherrybrook Public School, NSW) - ONE TO WATCH
Grounded Beauty - Ayla Armanwood (Tallebudgera State School, QLD) - WINNER
Beads of Grace - Cooper Hayes (St John’s Catholic College Darwin, NT)
Regional & Rural Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
Cloudy Creations - Isabella Stefani & Jade Cahoon (Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College, VIC)
StorySteps - Layla Knight, Emma Walkington & Asher Dickson (The Glennie School, QLD)
Golf Mates - Billy, Jesse & Tom (The Scots School Albury, NSW)
Virtual Vet - Britney Tarrant, Armidale Secondary College, NSW) - WINNER
Plant Pilot - Angus Rae (The Scots College, NSW)
Cozy Crochet - Afsheen Habib (St Margaret Mary’s College Townsville, QLD)
Roxza Clothing - Fallon (Cape Naturaliste College, WA)
$20 Boss School of the Year Winners
Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College VIC- JOINT WINNER
Djerriwarrh Community College - JOINT WINNER
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Finalists
Hamish Russack - Christies Beach High School SA
Emma Hart - Balmoral State High School QLD
Nicolette Wheaton - The Glennie School QLD - JOINT WINNER
Lenka Bassham - Cape Naturaliste College WA
Matthew Radojevic - Strathmore North Primary School VIC
Kiara Schonberger - St Aloysius College (SA) - ONE TO WATCH
Kim Snooks - Djerriwarrh Community College - JOINT WINNER
Jasmine Jones - Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College VIC
Youth Entrepreneurship Mentor of the Year Finalists
Sam Lloyd-Green - CISCO - WINNER
Patrick Darcy - batyr
Diane Thompson - Uni SA
Peter Mai - CISCO
ARE YOU:
AGED 10-18?
SOLVING A PROBLEM?
WORKING ON AN AMAZING IDEA?
DEVELOPING A SOLUTION?
MAKING AN IMPACT?
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY?
GET RECOGNISED &
SHARE IN $20K IN PRIZES!
Enter as an individual or as a team!
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 17th OCTOBER 2025.
AWARD CATEGORIES
This award recognises the most inspiring and innovative teen entrepreneurs.
This award recognises the most inspiring and innovative indigenous entrepreneurs.
This award recognises regional and rural entrepreneurs. It is focused on acknowledging young people living in these areas and celebrates their hard work and innovative ideas that help their communities thrive.
This award recognises the most inspiring and innovative tween entrepreneurs.
New for 2025! This award recognises the most inspiring teen entrepreneurs running a digital business.
This award acknowledges founders whose enterprises have the most potential to create impact in their community and make the world a better place.
This award recognises a school who has made an impact on students and the community through the $20 Boss program.
This award acknowledges someone who is supporting young people involved in entrepreneurial education.
This award acknowledges an educator who is championing entrepreneurial education. It will recognise educators who are having an impact in their school but also on other teachers, nearby schools or their community.
NEW FOR 2025!
Every school can nominate their top entry who will receive a Teens in Business Awards Certificate of Achievement for representing your school!
Each school can nominate 1-2 individual students or groups of students. We can then encourage them to complete their full application!
Certificates will be sent to schools in early December 2025 to hand out at assembly.
To nominate please include a parent or student email address so we can let them know they have been nominated and what to do next.
OVER $20K
PRIZE POOL!
Share in a prize pool valued at over $20,000 with all student winners receiving 2 X mentoring sessions with industry leaders.
All entries receive a digital certificate and feedback from the Teens in Business Awards team.
Go to our Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
5 REASONS TO GET INVOLVED
Young people have a unique perspective that is needed to help address some of the world’s problems and challenges. We want to hear yours!
Share your ideas and solutions with the world.
Get feedback on your idea from the startup community.
Be part of a growing community of young people interested in business that makes a positive impact on the world.
Get recognised for your work and build your portfolio of achievements!
ELIGIBILITY
All student entrants must be aged 10 -18 years and attend an Australian primary or high school, or have completed within the last calendar year. All educators must be currently working at an Australian school.
KEY DATES
PREVIOUS WINNER:
2023 TWEENPRENUER OF THE YEAR
SWEET TOOTH MARSHMALLOWS
ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 17TH
TEENS IN BUSINESS PAST WINNER:
Our Pixie Friends.
2021 Tweenpreneur of the Year Winner, Siobhan shares her inspiring personal story that led to the founding of Our Pixie Friends.
TEENS IN BUSINESS PAST WINNER:
Seb Stritt.
2022 Teens in Business Awards Winner, Seb Stritt shares his journey into entrepreneurship and how the Teens in Business Awards has been a life-changing experience.
Seb is now on the Young Change Agents Youth Council which helps advocate for other teenage entrepreneurs.
TEENS IN BUSINESS PAST FINALIST:
Happy Paws.
2021 Teenpreneur of the Year Finalist, Angus, shares the impact the awards have had on his business and his overall confidence.
Awards Partners
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