Inside the Pause Awards 2024: A universe of possibility
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As we step into 2024, the Pause Awards, now in their seventh year, continue to be a beacon of innovation and excellence in the Australian tech and innovation ecosystem.
With a legacy of 15 years set by Pause Fest, the awards are all about celebrating breakthroughs—those moments when a simple idea ignites significant change. This year’s theme, “Together, we break through,” encapsulates the spirit of collective advancement and impact. Here’s an inside look at what’s new and noteworthy in the Pause Awards 2024.
12 New Categories
One of the most exciting updates for 2024 is the introduction of 12 new categories, organised under five familiar Category Tracks. This restructuring aims to make it easier for entrants to showcase their innovations effectively. Categories like “Small & Mighty Culture,” “Customer Obsessed,” “Collab,” “Going Global,” “Next Level,” and “Visionary” are designed to recognise a wide range of achievements and breakthroughs.
Enhanced Entry Bundles
In response to the challenging market conditions, the Pause Awards have introduced enhanced entry bundles. These bundles offer significant value, allowing participants to enter multiple categories at a reduced cost. For instance, entrants can submit entries in three categories and receive one free entry, enter five categories and get two free entries, or enter ten categories and receive three free entries. This “more is more” approach is designed to maximise participation and recognition.
Support for Female Founders
In a bid to address the gender pay gap and celebrate Women’s International Day this year, the Pause Awards are offering a 21.7% discount for female founders and leaders. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering greater equity and inclusion within the tech and innovation sectors.
Increased Alumni Discount
For past winners and judges, who automatically become part of the Pause Awards Alumni community, the discount has been increased from 20% to 30%. This gesture acknowledges their ongoing support and contributions, encouraging them to continue participating and inspiring new entrants.
Fortnightly Info Sessions and Private Guidance
Starting from today, May 15, participants can engage in fortnightly online Info Sessions to clear any doubts regarding the awards. Additionally, private sessions are available for more personalised guidance. For those needing comprehensive support, the Pause Awards have partnered with Green Door awards writing agency to provide end-to-end entry preparation services.
NomiGPT™ — Your AI Assistant
Introducing NomiGPT™, an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist with entry drafting. Loaded with entry questions, category details, and eligibility information, NomiGPT™ can help draft initial entries quickly. However, a paid subscription to OpenAI ChatGPT version 4 is required to access this tool. Please have a go here!
Expanded Judging Panel and New Advisory Board
The Judging Panel for 2024 includes leaders from prestigious organisations such as the Tech Council of Australia, Google, Dentsu, Aussie Angels, and over 40 more. This diverse panel ensures a comprehensive evaluation of entries. Furthermore, the Advisory Board has been strengthened with new members like Celia Harding, Founder of PR Shed, and Brett De Neise, CEO of Aceik, providing renewed strategic insights. While long-serving judges Sonia Clarke, Principal of Clever Manka, and Ben “Fintech” Ford, Head of Enterprise Sales of Tiimely, are taking over as Co-Chairs from Lee Tonitto after three years.
Industry Insights and Predictions
Industry leaders have shared their predictions for 2024, highlighting trends such as the ethical use of generative AI, the rise of AI ventures across various sectors, and the focus on clean energy transitions. Brooke Persich, founder of Onlign Lab, emphasises, “We will undoubtedly see more AI ventures across both the enterprise and consumer sectors, with a consequential prioritisation of ethics and safety standards.” A lot more judge predictions in a separate article is coming your way soon.
Celebrating Signature Experiences
In addition to the new features, we would like to remind you of our signature experiences that have been developed over six years, sets us apart from other awards. Our unwavering focus on the community and celebration of the innovative spirit of local entrepreneurs is what makes us unique. With the Selective-Winner™ recognition, we ensure that only the best entries receive accolades through two rounds of judging, maintaining our high standards. Our winners receive the Designer Trophy™, a hand-crafted symbol of innovation excellence.
The Investable Score™ Certificate indicates the potential of the entrant through virtual bets made by our judges. Top winners also have the opportunity to benefit from the Growth Mentors Board, which offers exclusive mentorship and valuable networking opportunities. Lastly, we believe that many of you are entering the Pause Awards just to showcase your Walking-Dance™ at the Awards Night ceremony and take exclusive photos to share with your mum and on your Insta accounts.
The Pause Awards 2024 promise a universe of possibilities for innovators and every-day disruptors. With 12 new categories, enhanced entry bundles, significant discounts, and comprehensive support, the awards are set to recognise and celebrate the clever minds and groundbreaking ideas in the Australian tech and innovation landscape. Join us as we break through together and make 2024 a year of remarkable achievements.
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Industry leaders predict a transformative year ahead
17 May, 2023
![Pause Awards grows to $412 Billion ecosystem of participants](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PA23-HD-size-images-Growth-150x150.jpg)
Pause Awards grows to $412 Billion ecosystem
17 May, 2023
![Investable Score](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Investable-Score-150x150.jpg)
Shaking it up with new Investable Score™
17 May, 2023
![Personality test](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Personality-2-150x150.jpg)
Tap into your inner powerhouse
5 May, 2023
![Mercedes F1 Petronas](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Merc-Petronas-150x150.jpg)
Life in the fast (tech) lane
24 April, 2023
![evee — Pause Awards 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/evee-4_8esxltdtt-150x150.jpeg)
evee rides the electric wave
18 April, 2023
![Circle In — Pause Awards 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CircleIn-129_sgjjxcou4-150x150.jpeg)
Big win for the female-led business Circle In, lands $2 Million
14 April, 2023
![Aesop](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aesop-2-150x150.jpg)
Designing global empires:
How local brands can conquer the world
10 April, 2023
![Nic Blair, Midnight Health](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MidnightHealth-1-150x150.jpg)
A passionate pursuit for Healthcare reinvention
4 April, 2023
![SXSW Sydney](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SX013-Asset12-2115x940-Banner5-150x150.jpg)
The game-changing sessions at SXSW Sydney
30 March, 2023
![Ai Platforms](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/deepmind-LIlsk-UFVxk-unsplash-150x150.jpg)
Top AI tools you need to try now
29 March, 2023
![Louise Fisher, LunchFox](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Louise-Fisher-150x150.png)
A journey to revolutionising healthy school lunches
28 March, 2023
![SVB](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SVB-150x150.png)
Panic! at the SVB & metrics that matter
16 March, 2023
![Call for Entries '23, Pause Awards](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PFA23-Launch-Date-Creative-v212-150x150.jpg)
Call for Entries
opens on 17 May ‘23
1 March, 2023
![Australian startup funding](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jason-goodman-LR5CYw3AQNo-unsplash-150x150.jpg)
Startup funding in decline, but early-stage hits peak in Aus
10 February, 2023
![Music for wellness](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PA22-Playlist-Article-Cover-3-150x150.jpg)
Music for wellbeing:
The healing power of sound
20 January, 2023
![ChatGPT](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ChatGPT3-150x150.jpg)
Deep dive with ChatGPT about Aussie tech ecosystem
17 January, 2023
![wrapped 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/22-wrapped-150x150.jpg)
How it started; How it’s going 2022
17 December, 2022
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Learning from mistakes and how to tackle the upcoming headwind
14 December, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Claiming your PauseNFT trophy
13 December, 2022
![Pause Awards Winner 2023](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PA22-GroupShot-jess-middleton-2-150x150.jpg)
Women and purpose led businesses take the most wins at Pause Awards ‘22
6 December, 2022
![Professor Fiona Wood](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fiona-Wood-HOF22-150x150.jpg)
Professor Fiona Wood – The pioneer of ‘Spray-on-Skin’ technique, ReCell.
6 December, 2022
![Sunrise Conference](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sunrise-Conf-150x150.jpg)
Rise and Demise
28 November, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Let’s have breakfast with champions?
15 November, 2022
![Pause Awards 22 Finalists, Great Wrap](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PA22-Finalists-1-150x150.jpg)
82 Bold Finalists Announced for the Pause Awards ‘22
10 November, 2022
![Judge Sessions with Lumigo, Tribal DDB and Clipboard Hospitality](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PA22-Judge-Sessions-2343-150x150.jpg)
Judge Sessions with Lumigo, Tribal DDB and Clipboard Hospitality
24 October, 2022
![Judge Sessions with LongView, Fullstack and Art Processors](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PA22-Judge-Sessions-234-150x150.jpg)
Judge Sessions with LongView, Fullstack and Art Processors
20 October, 2022
![Pause Awards Trophy Design 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PA22-Trophy-Black-3D-PromoB-150x150.jpg)
The first look at the new wearable trophy design
13 October, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
The Public Voting is open, go get them!
10 October, 2022
![Canva, Ignition Lane Wrap](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ignition-Oct-150x150.jpg)
Cash to splash & other VC news
2 October, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
The Final Deadline Extended to midnight 14 October
30 September, 2022
![Judge Sessions with Wavia, SEIKK and MedTech Actuator](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PA22-Judge-Sessions-2342-150x150.jpg)
Judge Sessions with Wavia, SEIKK and MedTech Actuator
26 September, 2022
![Pause Awards packaging and trophies](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mailer-box-hero-shot-1525-150x150.jpg)
Pause Awards Wins Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Design Excellence
19 September, 2022
![Judges, Synergy Group, AOK Creative and i4 Connect](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PA22-Judge-Sessions-1-150x150.jpg)
Judge Sessions with Synergy Group, AOK Creative and i4 Connect
16 September, 2022
![Matt Vitale, Co-Founder Birchal](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-Birchal2-150x150.jpg)
A word with Birchal’s Co-Founder – Matt Vitale
6 September, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
What can Pause Awards bring to your company
30 August, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Google, Synergy Group, Spaces Interactive, Safari and By Jacs judges for Culture categories
24 August, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Loyal VC, Media.Monks, AOK Creative, Storyfolk and Irene Lemon judges for Good categories
15 August, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Fullstack, Lumigo, Netambition, MedTech Actuator and Unhedged judges for Operators categories
10 August, 2022
![Peter Brennan, Heaps Norman and Analogue Digital](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PeteB-1-150x150.jpg)
A word with Heaps Normal’s Head of Brand – Peter Brennan
9 August, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Tribal DDB, We Are Unity, Bullfrog, BeautifulAgile and The Audacious Agency judges for your Excellence
2 August, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Simply Wall Street, IBM, Forestlyn, CFOWorx and Accenture Song are this year Growth Judges
1 August, 2022
![Starward whiskey, award winner San Francisco](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ILW-Starward-150x150.jpg)
Venture snapshot: down but not out
26 July, 2022
![Birchal founders, party, equity crowd sourcing](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Birchal-2-150x150.jpg)
Best equity crowdfunding year in Australia – $86m!
22 July, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
How to navigate the awards Entry Portal?
14 July, 2022
![Canva, Sydney, Ecosystem, growth, startup, founders](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ecosystem22-1-150x150.jpg)
Startup Genome ecosystem report 2022 review
10 July, 2022
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We’re giving a voice to our community with a stylish newsroom design
10 July, 2022
![Prof. Martin Green, father of solar cell, innovator](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/profgreen.joeg_-150x150.jpeg)
Professor Martin Green
– The father of solar cells
10 July, 2022
![Dr John O'Sullivan, inventor of WiFi, CSIRO, Pause Awards Hall of Fame 2020 winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/John-OSullivan-1-150x150.jpg)
Dr John O’Sullivan
– The inventor of modern WiFi
10 July, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
14 New award categories under five tracks to highlight the ecosystem success
5 July, 2022
![GO1, unicorn, education](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ILW-GO1jpg-150x150.jpg)
M&A on the rise & the EV SPAC demise
29 June, 2022
![George Hedon, Founder & CEO, Pause Awards](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220614-george-hedon-jess-middleton-photographer-001-150x150.jpg)
Our new vision:
The home for champions
27 June, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
Awards LIVE Briefing and Entry Kit
22 June, 2022
![Pause Awards, the Porsche of awards for innovation](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PA22-Porsche-Article-150x150.jpg)
The Porsche of awards programmes with community at its heart
21 June, 2022
![Haley Worley, Founder of The Sheet Society, winner Pause Awards 2021](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-sheet-society-3-150x150.jpg)
The Sheet Society
– Success Stories
17 June, 2022
![Pause Awards 2022, announcements and important news](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image2-150x150.jpg)
We’re looking for our final few judges – could you be one?
8 June, 2022
![Josh Howard | Pause Awards Judge](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Josh-Single-Use-Aint-Sexy1772smokegrey-150x150.jpeg)
Single Use Ain’t Sexy
– Success Stories
1 June, 2022
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/afterpay-logo-holding-phone-scaled-1-150x150.jpg)
Afterpay
– Success Stories
24 May, 2022
![Pause Awards 2021 event walking dance](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pause-Awards-2021__124-150x150.jpg)
This is how we celebrate innovation champions
15 December, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pause-Awards-2021__138-150x150.jpg)
The most ambitious and forward-thinking companies in Australia revealed
24 November, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LAVO-images.557-150x150.jpg)
Pause Awards 2021 Finalists Skyrocket
17 November, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
Final Deadline is Looming
1 September, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website-11-150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Carolyn Breeze – Judge
24 August, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website-6-150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Will Hayward – Judge
17 August, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website-9-150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Shamila Gopalan – Judge
10 August, 2021
![Tom Leyden | Pause Awards Judge](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TomL-1-150x150.jpeg)
Get to know:
Tom Leyden – Judge
3 August, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website-7-150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Jules Brooke – Judge
26 July, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website-8-150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Jamie Finnegan – Judge
18 July, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
Early Entries end This Week
12 July, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
Need Help Entering Pause Awards?
6 July, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
2021 Award Category Guide
1 July, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
How to Enter The Pause Awards in 7 min?
25 June, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA22-NEW-Judges-Interview-Cover-Website--150x150.jpg)
Get to know:
Melanie Rayment – Judge
24 June, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PFA20-Dom-Pym-Up-Headshot-High-Res-150x150.png)
Past winners:
where are they now?
24 June, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
Pause Awards 2021 opens for entries
9 June, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
New categories revealed for Pause Awards 2021
5 June, 2021
![Pause Awards 2021 cover](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PFA22-Article-Cover-2021-New-Image-150x150.jpg)
Meet the Judging Board 2021
13 May, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/slush2019-1-150x150.jpg)
The Reign in the North
1 February, 2021
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Vincent-1-150x150.jpg)
What went into creating Vincent, a hyper-real digital human
21 January, 2020
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/patagonia-1-150x150.jpg)
Dane O’Shanassy on Patagonia’s moral compass and commercial success
6 November, 2019
Pause index
![Mel Stubbings Head of Engineering, Hide and Seek Digital](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MelS-0-150x150.jpg)
Mel Stubbings
TopCoder
![Brittany Garbutt](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/BrittanyG-0-150x150.jpg)
Brittany Garbutt
Women In Business
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Switch4Schools-0-150x150.jpg)
Switch4Schools
Defiant Ones
![Studio Ninja | Pause Awards Winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SN-Pause-Fest-Profile-Image-150x150.jpeg)
Studio Ninja
Out Of The Garage
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Matrak-0-150x150.jpg)
Matrak
Out Of The Garage
![Hungry Hungry | Pause Awards Winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hungry-Hungry-0-150x150.jpeg)
Hungry Hungry
Unexpected Twist
![Paz Pisarski Co-Founder, The Community Collective](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Paz-0-150x150.jpg)
Paz Pisarski
Ecosystem Star
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sToy2oXVBXtUIDwG4rubC5fmYQeum606su-2zMG-orE-150x150.jpeg)
Angela Harbinson
Women In Business
![Alex Goulios— Pause Awards 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bk4D2tvlrtBaBpRuGbWnN-EPY2nN9Fam7a8FGjgV1Z8-150x150.jpeg)
Alex Goulios
Future Builder
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PwC-0-150x150.jpg)
PwC Australia
Work Sweet Work
![Nuheara | Pause Awards Winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Nuheara-0-150x150.jpeg)
Nuheara
Hammer
![](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/KateP-0-150x150.jpg)