Stage 1 - Nominations & Applications

To begin the awards process simply nominate another or apply yourself via the online Nomination and Application forms. The main categories of the awards are Owner Manager, Young Manager, Not for Profit Manager and Manager of the Year. For more information about which category is best for you or your nominee please visit the awards categories page.

After a nomination is received the nominee will be contacted by the Awards Manager and forwarded access to the online application site.

Self applicants will also be contacted by the Awards Manager to provide assistance and welcome them to the awards process.

The application is the formal written submission which is completed online, that includes the nominee's resume and responses to the set of category criteria.

Tip: Support is available for every step of the process. Managers who do not have a current résumé can access an online resume builder.

Tip: Need help or advice on preparing your submission? The dedicated AIM Awards Manager is there to assist you. Contact the Awards Manager on 1300 882 895.

Stage 2 - Judging

A short list of applicants who will progress to interviews is created based on the application materials. If you are a Queensland nominee you will progress to the Regional Finals with winners going on to compete at the State Finals and then National Finals. Nominees in all other states will progress to State and then National finals.

Short listed applicants will be contacted with details of judging day and times. AIM will contact nominated referees and submit the reference check, along with application materials, to the panel of judges.

Regional Judging - Queensland Only

The Regional Finalists will be invited to attend a personal interview with a Judging Panel in their particular region.

In addition to getting to know applicants, the Judging Panel will ask a pre-determined set of questions relevant to each category. All regional finalists around Queensland will be asked the same set of questions. The judging protocols and assessment method used by the regional Judging Panel are pre-determined and standardised.

Refer to the Calendar of Events for the date of judging in your region.

Stage 3 - State Finals

Refer to the Calendar of Events for details of the State judging dates.

Winners for each category - Owner Manager, Young Manager, Not for Profit Manager and Manager of the Year will be announced at the Gala dinner.

Guests will enjoy an entertaining and enlightening address from a prominent keynote speaker as they celebrate in style at this prestigious event.

National Judging and Final - 7 November

State winners in each category will be invited to Brisbane judging with the Australian Institute of Management Excellence Awards National gala event that evening.

AIM will arrange and pay for travel and accommodation for you and a guest, to attend the Queensland Management Excellence National Final in Brisbane.

Finalists will enjoy entertainment, fine food, the company of Australia's who's who of business and fellow finalists.

The Managers of the Year across all categories will be announced during the course of the Gala Dinner. In addition, the recipient of the Medal for Management Innovation will be presented with their award.