Australia’s boldest innovators announced and new chapter for 2025

Breakthrough Insights, Strategies, Creativity and Culture for now

12 November, 2024

How to unlock the intangible in brand equity with 4P’s

29 October, 2024

Why creativity and imagination will save the world

22 October, 2024

How NASA’s new AR tech will take astronauts to the next frontier

11 October, 2024

How to build authentic workplace culture

7 October, 2024

How to balance business growth with personal wealth

24 September, 2024

A time to dream big with Kristina Karlsson

16 September, 2024

The purpose of gatekeepers in authentic brand storytelling

6 September, 2024

Jasmine Batra’s Breakthrough Moment

24 June, 2024

WithYouWithMe’s Breakthrough Moment

24 June, 2024

Paz Pisarski’s Breakthrough Moment

20 June, 2024

UpStock’s Breakthrough Moment

20 June, 2024

Inke’s Breakthrough Moment

6 June, 2024

ReSource’s Breakthrough Moment

3 June, 2024

Marcella Romero’s Breakthrough Moment

9 May, 2024

Music Health’s Breakthrough Moment

2 May, 2024

Chau Le’s Breakthrough Moment

30 April, 2024

Tanck’s Breakthrough Moment

26 April, 2024

Macro Mike’s Breakthrough Moment

23 April, 2024

Birchal’s Breakthrough Moment

18 April, 2024

Tixel’s Breakthrough Moment

16 April, 2024

Quad Lock’s Breakthrough Moment

12 April, 2024

Origin Energy’s Breakthrough Moment

10 April, 2024

Mel Stubbing’s breakthrough moment

5 April, 2024

Brittany Garbutt’s breakthrough moment

2 April, 2024

InvestorHub’s Breakthrough Moment

28 March, 2024

Kollektive’s Breakthrough Moment

26 March, 2024

WeMoney’s breakthrough moment

20 March, 2024

It’s here, a final call to enter the Pause Awards this year

3 September, 2024

Join a free 7-week online learning on the go

3 September, 2024

Pause Awards partners with Ticker for exclusive broadcast coverage

6 August, 2024

Calling Melbourne — a significant player to enter!

6 August, 2024

Calling Hobart — an emerging hub to enter!

26 July, 2024

Calling Canberra — with most daring new ideas to enter!

16 July, 2024

Meet final judges and why they love Pause Awards

15 July, 2024

Meet even more judges and why they love Pause Awards

8 July, 2024

Meet more judges and why they love Pause Awards

5 July, 2024

Calling Adelaide — dynamic centre for innovation to enter

4 July, 2024

Meet the judges and why they love Pause Awards

1 July, 2024

Calling Perth — an emerging innovator to enter!

25 June, 2024

Read a thrilling mid year predictions by the judges

24 June, 2024

Calling Brisbane — a rising star to enter!

19 June, 2024

How to choose the right category for the Pause Awards?

17 June, 2024

Success stories of past Pause winners

17 June, 2024

Your guide to the Pause Awards entry process

17 June, 2024

Understanding the breakthrough question

17 June, 2024

Top 10 tips on how to enter Pause Awards

17 June, 2024

Calling Sydney — a powerhouse of opportunity to enter!

6 June, 2024

Entering Pause Awards for the first time?

21 May, 2024

Inside the Pause Awards 2024: A universe of possibility

14 May, 2024

What’s a Pause Awards breakthrough?

14 May, 2024

The power of relationships with Dom Pym at Pause Awards Night

19 December, 2023

Six years of celebrating the Australian most ambitious innovators 

5 December, 2023

Announcing the 63 ambitious finalists, 3 winners and Pause Awards Night

30 October, 2023

Meet the new addition to the Judging Board ‘23

4 September, 2023

How Pause Awards can put your brand on the map

30 August, 2023

Seize the moment: New Extended Entry Deadline

30 August, 2023

Tech legends unite to guide growth and foster innovation

22 August, 2023

The new faces of Pause Awards in business and the product officers

21 August, 2023

Don’t miss out on the last chance to join champions

21 August, 2023

The new faces of Pause Awards from agency and media innovation

25 July, 2023

The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy and leadership

4 July, 2023

We’re building the community for the most ambitious people

27 June, 2023

It was worth waiting for these unique features

26 June, 2023

Championing breakthroughs in today’s business world

21 June, 2023

Top 5 compelling reasons why you should enter

18 June, 2023

Pause Awards vs Webby’s, Cannes Lions and Effies

18 June, 2023

The new faces of Pause Awards in startup, product and experience

15 June, 2023

A tour of 11 new categories

12 June, 2023

Inside out of Pause Awards

5 June, 2023

Aim for the Diamond: Understanding the Different Categories

1 June, 2023

The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy, growth and innovation

30 May, 2023

Where business recognition gets a paradigm shift

24 May, 2023

Call for Entries
opens on 17 May ‘23

1 March, 2023

Claiming your PauseNFT trophy

13 December, 2022

Let’s have breakfast with champions?

15 November, 2022

82 Bold Finalists Announced for the Pause Awards ‘22

10 November, 2022

The first look at the new wearable trophy design

13 October, 2022

The Public Voting is open, go get them!

10 October, 2022

The Final Deadline Extended to midnight 14 October

30 September, 2022

What can Pause Awards bring to your company

30 August, 2022

Google, Synergy Group, Spaces Interactive, Safari and By Jacs judges for Culture categories

24 August, 2022

Loyal VC, Media.Monks, AOK Creative, Storyfolk and Irene Lemon judges for Good categories

15 August, 2022

Fullstack, Lumigo, Netambition, MedTech Actuator and Unhedged judges for Operators categories

10 August, 2022

Tribal DDB, We Are Unity, Bullfrog, BeautifulAgile and The Audacious Agency judges for your Excellence

2 August, 2022

Simply Wall Street, IBM, Forestlyn, CFOWorx and Accenture Song are this year Growth Judges

1 August, 2022

How to navigate the awards Entry Portal?

14 July, 2022

We’re giving a voice to our community with a stylish newsroom design

10 July, 2022

14 New award categories under five tracks to highlight the ecosystem success

5 July, 2022

Our new vision:
The home for champions

27 June, 2022

Awards LIVE Briefing and Entry Kit

22 June, 2022

We’re looking for our final few judges – could you be one?

8 June, 2022

Final Deadline is Looming

1 September, 2021

Early Entries end This Week

12 July, 2021

Need Help Entering Pause Awards?

6 July, 2021

2021 Award Category Guide

1 July, 2021

How to Enter The Pause Awards in 7 min?

25 June, 2021

Pause Awards 2021 opens for entries

9 June, 2021

New categories revealed for Pause Awards 2021

5 June, 2021

Meet the Judging Board 2021

13 May, 2021

2023 packed a punch

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

17 January, 2024

M&A green shoots & scandal central

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

10 November, 2023

Four new emerging directors envision sustainable future beyond 2050

Emerging directors shine in Pause Originals’ latest premiere, exploring 2050’s sustainable world. UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Kate Raworth’s Doughnut…

6 October, 2023

Visible Founders puts a spotlight on migrant entrepreneurs

Enter the world of migrant entrepreneurs in “Visible Founders,” a groundbreaking docu-series by Anand Tamboli. In this exclusive interview with…

28 September, 2023

Always be closing & IPO, no?

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

24 September, 2023

iPhone 15 event: everything about Apple’s new product line

Apple’s major event brought forth the iPhone 15 series, USB-C charging, Neural Engine and a carbon-neutral Apple Watch. Read a…

14 September, 2023

Discover the colourful world of oral hygiene with Dsmile’s new range

Welcoming Dsmile’s new ‘Taste the Colour’ range, where oral health meets fun and sustainability. Dr. Joseph Badr, Founder of Dsmile,…

13 September, 2023

How to build a company culture in dynamic market

Glean insights from top industry leaders as they dissect the intricacies of building a resilient company culture in today’s dynamic…

8 September, 2023

The valuable startup lessons hidden in the film Oppenheimer

I drew the uncanny parallels between the film ‘Oppenheimer’ and the journey of a startup. Let’s dive into the lessons,…

7 September, 2023

Advice on Design Thinking for stellar product development 

Get a handy advice from industry experts on integrating Design Thinking into product strategy, fostering innovation, and achieving cross-functional alignment….

1 September, 2023

I got 99 problems

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

26 August, 2023

Is AI the new frontier of creativity and business

We explore analytical trajectory of AI with industry leaders Stephen Foxworthy, Fiona Triaca, and Dr. Joseph Badr. Unpack the complexities,…

25 August, 2023

How to grow an idea into a great product

Discover the secrets of product design, the art of feedback and the nuances of customer adoption. In the third edition…

11 August, 2023

Good storytelling and trust will fuel startup and brand growth

Discover how storytelling, trust, and strategic pricing play pivotal roles in startup growth, get an overview of the fundraising environment…

4 August, 2023

Twitter to X: a rebrand to challenge tech giants and empower users

Twitter is now X — and the one thing marketing gurus and contrarians have in common is their condemnation of…

4 August, 2023

Discover the latest tech predictions of 2023

Delivering the top tech trends and forecasts for the rest of 2023 from the leading industry experts. Delve into the…

1 August, 2023

Elevate your business with Stephen Hunt’s success secrets

Get to know Music Health, a venture-backed company that uses Precision Music® to enhance health and well-being. Learn about their…

31 July, 2023

Lean into digital marketing trends now and in 2024

From cultivating superfans to integrating AI, explore how brands can cut through the noise, build communities, and stay famous in…

28 July, 2023

Hit it, DJ! and other local newsings

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

24 July, 2023

Female-led ethical fintech Verve raises $3M for Verve Money

Verve, a multi-award-winning, female-focused fintech, just wrapped up a $3M pre-Series A funding round. Empowering women’s finances has never been…

21 July, 2023

Pause Fest’s BREAK–THROUGH SESSIONS will keep you scaling

Join the Pause Fest BREAK-THROUGH SESSIONS for an online growth festival like no other! Explore the latest in digital marketing,…

12 July, 2023

How to choose the right awards for your business

Learn how to pick genuine awards that truly recognise your accomplishments. Discover the importance of authenticity, key aspects to look…

5 July, 2023

Mapping the future of fit and function

Dive into the journey of Bodd Technologies, the innovative company revolutionising the fit and wellness industry. Learn about their growth,…

23 June, 2023

Midnight Health secures $24 million funding boost

Digital health provider Midnight Health announced today that it secured $24 million in Series B funding from nib holdings limited…

21 June, 2023

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says hai

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

19 June, 2023

Industry leaders predict a transformative year ahead

Pause Awards ’23 brings together top industry experts predicting a transformative year ahead. Judges from Mastercard, Google, AWS and more…

17 May, 2023

Pause Awards grows to $412 Billion ecosystem

Pause Awards 2023 launches with Investable Score™, new award levels, and 11 fresh categories. Recognising Australia’s dynamic business scene, Pause…

17 May, 2023

Shaking it up with new Investable Score™

Pause Awards ’23 revolutionises Australian business recognition with introduction of an Investable Score™, new award levels and an improved platform….

17 May, 2023

Life in the fast (tech) lane

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

24 April, 2023

evee rides the electric wave

Discover how evee, an Australian EV rental platform, secured a whopping $1.6 million in equity crowdfunding and plans to ride…

18 April, 2023

Big win for the female-led business Circle In, lands $2 Million 

Circle In, an employee support platform, has landed $2 million in funding to expand its services beyond working parents, improving…

14 April, 2023

Designing global empires:
How local brands can conquer the world

Discover how Melbourne brands like Aesop, JULY, Memo Bottle, ThankYou, Blackmagic Design, Quad Lock and Bellroy are transforming the global…

10 April, 2023

A passionate pursuit for Healthcare reinvention

Explore the fascinating world of Midnight Health as Nic Blair, Founder and CEO, shares his captivating experiences and invaluable wisdom…

4 April, 2023

The game-changing sessions at SXSW Sydney

The Pause Awards has submitted three incredible session proposals for SXSW Sydney, and we need your support to bring these…

30 March, 2023

A journey to revolutionising healthy school lunches

An in-depth conversation with the inspiring entrepreneur behind the award-winning HealthTech startup LunchFox. After winning the coveted ‘I Wish I’d…

28 March, 2023

Panic! at the SVB & metrics that matter

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

16 March, 2023

Deep dive with ChatGPT about Aussie tech ecosystem

My next guest is a true leader in the field of artificial intelligence. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a cutting-edge…

17 January, 2023

How it started; How it’s going 2022

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

17 December, 2022

Learning from mistakes and how to tackle the upcoming headwind

We know that mistakes propel us forward, but how do we make them recognize them and learn from them ss…

14 December, 2022

Women and purpose led businesses take the most wins at Pause Awards ‘22

The annual business awards programme for the most ambitious and forward-thinking companies, Pause Awards has announced 50 bold winners for…

6 December, 2022

Professor Fiona Wood – The pioneer of ‘Spray-on-Skin’ technique, ReCell.

Scientific brilliance and technological innovations make news on the daily – but often the stories that lead to them don’t…

6 December, 2022

Rise and Demise

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

28 November, 2022

Judge Sessions with Lumigo, Tribal DDB and Clipboard Hospitality

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…

24 October, 2022

Judge Sessions with LongView, Fullstack and Art Processors

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…

20 October, 2022

Cash to splash & other VC news

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

2 October, 2022

Judge Sessions with Wavia, SEIKK and MedTech Actuator

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…

26 September, 2022

Pause Awards Wins Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Design Excellence

Pause Awards received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Communication Design category in recognition for outstanding design…

19 September, 2022

Judge Sessions with Synergy Group, AOK Creative and i4 Connect

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…

16 September, 2022

A word with Birchal’s Co-Founder – Matt Vitale

We’re less than 3 months away from our Awards Night. The nominations are pouring in, the judges are getting ready…

6 September, 2022

A word with Heaps Normal’s Head of Brand – Peter Brennan

By now you must be well versed with our community of champions and our commitment towards them. So in the…

9 August, 2022

Venture snapshot: down but not out

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

26 July, 2022

Best equity crowdfunding year in Australia – $86m!

Aussie equity crowdfunding has hit a new high, with $86 million raised from more than 43,000 investments in FY22 making…

22 July, 2022

M&A on the rise & the EV SPAC demise

Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…

29 June, 2022

The Sheet Society
– Success Stories

In the last 5 years, product innovation has transformed dramatically. Not only has it changed where shoppers spend their time…

17 June, 2022

Single Use Ain’t Sexy
– Success Stories

According to WWF Australia, on average, Australians use 130kg of plastic per person each year. Less than 12% of that…

1 June, 2022

Afterpay
– Success Stories

Launched in 2015 in Sydney, Afterpay has revolutionised the way shoppers purchase products.Deeming itself as ‘financial wellness’ in the present…

24 May, 2022

This is how we celebrate innovation champions

The 2021 Pause Awards Night may have concluded months ago, but we’re still reeling high from that unforgettable evening. And…

15 December, 2021

The most ambitious and forward-thinking companies in Australia revealed

In its fourth edition, the 2021 Pause Awards toast the bold individuals, startups, scaleups and large businesses for their outstanding…

24 November, 2021

Pause Awards 2021 Finalists Skyrocket

What a smashing year so far for the Pause Awards! This year’s awards program has almost double the entries, with…

17 November, 2021

Get to know:
Carolyn Breeze – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

24 August, 2021

Get to know:
Will Hayward – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

17 August, 2021

Get to know:
Shamila Gopalan – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

10 August, 2021

Get to know:
Tom Leyden – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

3 August, 2021

Get to know:
Jules Brooke – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

26 July, 2021

Get to know:
Jamie Finnegan – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

18 July, 2021

Get to know:
Melanie Rayment – Judge

Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…

24 June, 2021

The Reign in the North

For a sparsely populated country (5.4 million people spread over 338,424 kilometres) with average temperatures that hover around -20°C, with…

1 February, 2021

What went into creating Vincent, a hyper-real digital human

Until very recently, directly mapping an actor’s performance onto photorealistic digital humans using real-time rendering was considered impossible. We’d seen…

21 January, 2020

Dane O’Shanassy on Patagonia’s moral compass and commercial success

When it comes to identifying as an “activist company”, Patagonia walks the talk. And it does it so bloody well….

6 November, 2019

Talking robots and AI Agents, two insane demos

25 March, 2024

Can optimism and curiosity win the battle with Ai

20 October, 2023

Looking at 100 years from now in Solar, EVs and MedTech

20 October, 2023

What does the Australia’s VC landscape look like in 2050

19 October, 2023

Do we want to live in a Black Mirror world?

17 October, 2023

Strong commitment needed to run tech events in Australia revealed at GEC23

24 September, 2023

Experience is a new frontier for brands

18 August, 2023

Top AI tools you need to try now

29 March, 2023

Startup funding in decline, but early-stage hits peak in Aus

10 February, 2023

Music for wellbeing:
The healing power of sound

20 January, 2023

Startup Genome ecosystem report 2022 review

10 July, 2022

Professor Martin Green
– The father of solar cells

10 July, 2022

Dr John O’Sullivan
– The inventor of modern WiFi

10 July, 2022

Past winners:
where are they now?

24 June, 2021

How to better tune into your success journey

Dive into the essence of true success. This journey doesn’t end with achievements alone, but it’s an everlasting pursuit of…

21 July, 2023

Tap into your inner powerhouse

Have you ever wondered what’s holding you back from achieving your full potential? Maybe you feel like you’re not making…

5 May, 2023