RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? JOIN THE CLUB
Young Change Agents’ Teens in Business Club is a free online community for teenagers who are starting, or thinking of starting, their own business. By joining the club, you can:
Connect with ambitious young entrepreneurs and innovators.
Get support from peers and industry mentors to bring your ideas to life with our monthly virtual master classes.
Build confidence and skills to shape your future and make an impact with our free resources and support from the YCA team.
Sign up below to get the support to take your business to the next level.
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.
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.
2026 AWARDS KEY DATES
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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.
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!
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.
Awards Partners
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