A Biannual awards program that recognise those organisations setting the benchmark for all other organisations to strive for.

The Benchmark Awards

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About Us

The Benchmark Awards recognises innovators and those organisations that set the tone and direction for all others to follow. After almost 30 years The Benchmark Awards have expanded to Australia with the first awards program to take place in 2026.

Run biannually the first awards program launches in January 2026 and runs until March with the Finalists and Winners announced in April and the second program starts in May and runs until August. The awards recognise organisations that provide solutions and services in the category of Technology examining everything from Retail Loyalty Programs to Warehouse Robotics, there are 18 categories in total.

Entry in The Benchmark Awards is FREE, those organisations that qualify to proceed to the next round of assessments there will be a one off judging assessment fee of $2,000 per award category entered to proceed, there will be no additional fees. If you qualify for the next round but don’t procced to the final round your assessment fee will be refunded.

Finalists will receive a special framed certificate, profile published on our website, digital finalists marks and signature files as well as category award logos which can be used for promotional purposes. The one organisation that sets the Benchmark in each category will win a special one off trophy as well all other elements that the finalists receive. 

Founded in 1998 in Boston Massachusetts

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Summer Awards Program

Entry Period: January 15th - March 27

Finalists Notified: April 17th

Finalists Announced: May 29th

Benchmark Winner Announced: June 1st

The Summer Awards Program consists of 8 Award categories covering solutions, services as well as Hardware and software applications. Organisations can enter a maximum of three categories in each award program. The one off judging assessment fee if your entry qualifies to the next round is payable for each category you enter. Select the relevant category for more information and eligibility requirements.

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    Warehouse Software Solutions

    Including but not limited to WMS, WES, WCS Systems and Solutions

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  • Transportation Software Solutions

    Transportation Software Solutions

    Including but not limited to TMS, Carrier Management, Last Mile Delivery Platforms.

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    ERP

    Honouring innovative ERP platforms

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    Handheld Computers and Devices

    Includes but not limited to RF Devices, Rugged Tablets, Vehicle Mounted Devices, Wearable Devices and Mobile Printers.

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    CRM

    Celebrating leading CRM platforms that leverage AI and automation to deliver intelligent customer insights.

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    Warehouse Automation and Robotics

    Included but not limited to AMR’s, AS/RS, AGV, Picking Robotics Solutions and Palletising Equipment.

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    Planning Software Solutions

    Includes but not limited to S&OP, Demand Planning and Forecasting Solutions, Inventory Planning, and Supply Chain Planning.

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    Consultants and System Integrators

    Recognising outstanding organisations that provide expert consulting, advisory, and end-to-end system integration services.

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Winter Awards Program

Entry Period: June 10th - August 8th

Finalists Notified: September 4th

Finalists Announced: October 8th

Benchamrk Winner Announced: October 9th

The Winter Awards Program consists of 9 Award categories covering solutions, services as well as Hardware and software applications and programs. Organisations can enter a maximum of three categories in each award program. The one off judging assessment fee if your entry qualifies to the next round is payable for each category you enter. Select the relevant category for more information and eligibility requirements.

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    Cloud Services

  • AI Innovation

    AI Innovation

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    RFID

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    Payment Portals

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    Retail Loyalty

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    Point of Sale

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    Order Management Solutions

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    Website Platform

"Winning The Benchmark Award was a great honour and show that you don’t have to be one of the big players to be setting the standard."

CMO, Netstock

What Clients are Saying

"The team was so happy when we received the Benchmark Award for ERP, it has been a great addition to our awards collection, the sales team use it in all of their presentations."

Senior Marketing Director - North America, SAGE

FAQ

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  • Entry is FREE. Those organisations that make the final judging round there is a one off assessment fee of $2,000 inc GST.

  • Entries are initially assessed to ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Entries that make the finalists are evaluated by a judging panel along with a methodology that has been used by The Benchmark Awards since it was established in 1998.

  • Those organisations that are announced as finalists receive a framed certificate along with various digital assets such as the finalist award logo and email signature banner. Those organisations that are announced as the winner in each category will also receive a one of a kind glass trophy and a special banner to use on their website and for social media.

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