Greater Good Award Category

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 30 June 2026 (AEST).

 

Westpac Female Founder Awards - Greater Good Category 

Our Greater Good category is for businesses and social enterprises whose products or services drive positive change in our communities, creating impact that is meaningful and commercially sustainable.

 

Important Information

  • Before commencing your application, we encourage you to read the Westpac Female Founder Award Guidelines, Terms & Conditions, Eligibility and FAQs. These can be found on our website: https://www.westpac.com.au/female-founder-awards/
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  • If you have any questions, or for accessibility requirements or adjustments, email FemaleFounders@westpac.com.au with your preferred method of communication and the team will contact you to assist.
  • Use of AI: We seek authenticity and encourage you to answer questions in your own words, drawing on your own thoughts and experiences. While AI tools can support editing, we encourage you to avoid using them to generate content.
  • Please do not include sensitive information e.g. health, race, or ethnic origin in your responses.

 

Getting Started

  • To begin an application you will need to register with SmartyGrants.
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Managing Your Application

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  • Resume later through the 'My Submissions' link.
  • Download a PDF copy anytime using the 'Download PDF' button.
  • Review questions in advance by clicking ‘Preview the form’.

 

Wishing you all the best with your application!