Vote for the 2026 Smart50 Founder of the Year
The Smart50 Founder of the Year Award celebrates the founder of a fast-growing Australian business who leads with excellence in their business and industry.
Voting is now open for the 2026 Smart50 Founder of the Year Award, ahead of the Smart50 Awards gala on November 12.
A recent addition to the Smart50 Awards, the Founder of the Year Award celebrates the founder of a fast-growing Australian business who demonstrates excellence in business leadership, successful business outcomes, and influence in their industry.
After reviewing a strong list of entrants, the SmartCompany team has compiled the following shortlist:
Smart50 Founder of the Year
- Hayley Bertram, founder and CEO, Earth and Skin
- Jamie Marciniak, founder and CEO, Electrify Me
- Gary Journeaux, founder and CEO, Commercial Pest Services
- Trent Kevin McLaren, co-founder, Vinyl
- Nick Boucher, co-founder and CEO, Karmo
- Raffy Sgroi, co-founder and CEO, Car Mechanical Services
- Bernie Janes, founder and CEO, Escape This
- Ben Simpson, founder and CEO, Collective Shift
- Nicholas...
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