This year’s Smart50 Awards gala dinner will be hosted by comedian Lizzy Hoo, and feature lucky door prizes from Smart50 alumni including Luxury Escapes, July and Paire.
Tickets are selling quickly for the 2026 Smart50 Awards gala dinner, which is set to be the biggest event in the history of the Smart50 Awards.
Around 200 guests are expected to attend the dinner at Metropolis in Melbourne’s Southbank precinct on November 12, to celebrate the fastest growing SMEs in Australia.
Related Article Block Placeholder Article ID: 345569
The annual Smart50 Awards, presented by SmartCompany, include a list of 50 independent Australian businesses, ranked by their revenue growth over the past three financial years, along with 12 special category awards.
This includes the People’s Choice Founder of the Year Award, which attracted nearly double the amount of votes in its second year of existence.
The finalists in all the categories can be seen here.
Smarter business news. Straight to your inbox.
For startup founders, small businesses and leaders. Build sharper instincts and better strategy by learning from Australia’s smartest business minds. Sign up for free.
By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Comedian Lizzy Hoo will MC the awards evening, which will also include live musical entertainment from a harpist and a DJ.
The table centrepieces will be designed and supplied by sustainable floristry business Camie Fleur, which is a finalist in two of the Smart50 categories this year.
Meanwhile, three exclusive lucky door prizes will be provided by Smart50 alumni Luxury Escapes, July and Paire.
Tickets for the 2026 Smart50 Awards are on sale now. Buy tickets here.
