Capriess was named a finalist (alongside some big players such as Airbnb!) in front of Australia’s best known retail brands at a special breakfast event with over 500 guests at the National Gallery of Victoria.
The Disruptor of the Year award recognises a business that continually pushes the boundaries of convention. Displaying a talent for finding new opportunities, they are a visionary that is in tune with and can adapt to the ever-changing economic and social climate.
This was the first Business Award for Capriess and was awarded by Melbourne’s largest business networking group – Melbourne Business Network
This award recognises successful businesses as measured by growth in turnover, market share, employee numbers and / or customers; business expansion and/or new product development.
We were delighted to be named a top finalist for this award, seeing the winner take home over $30,000 worth of business products and services.
The Startup Prize aims to assist businesses further develop their idea and new product offerings through digital marketing, software engineering and development and much more.
This award celebrated and recognised the modern type of small business, online influencers. It celebrates Australian online influencers’ success and impact across social media platforms, including Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and personal blogs. As one of Australia’s largest up and coming awards ceremonies, they oversee online influencers across health & fitness, beauty, fashion, lifestyle and parenting.
Judges included were entrepreneur Jane Lu, CEO of ShowPo, media industry heads from BuzzFeed Australia, The Australian Financial Review, Cosmopolitan Australia and Nova 100.