| Accountants | Manage financial records, prepare reports, tax compliance and strategic financial guidance |
| Aged Care Service | Support and assistance provided to older people to help them with daily living, health care, and personal needs. Can include in-home care, residential aged care facilities, and community services aimed at improving quality of life, safety, and independence |
| Allied Health | Qualified health practitioners who work to care for patients mental and physical health within a range of settings, including hospitals, private practice, community health and in-home care, Chiropractors, Speech Pathology, Podiatry |
| Bookkeeper | Record and manage financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers |
| Business Coaching | Business coaches guide a businessperson in the pursuit of their work goals |
| Business Consultancy | Business consultants work with company managers and business owners to guide them in improving their organizations |
| Children's Educational Services | Children's tutoring, children's swimming schools, children's educational programs |
| Chiropractor | Treatment of the spine, aches and pain, muscle stiffness or chronic conditions |
| Conveyancing | Legal work for property lease or purchase |
| Creative Services | Specialists in design, content, and visual storytelling that elevate brands through impactful creative solutions. |
| Dental Services | Dentists, orthodontists, cosmetic dentistry |
| Digital Marketing | Agency using internet and online digital technologies including social media for marketing and SEO |
| Disability Support Services | |
| Driving Education | Driving instructors and schools that provide driver training, learner driver lessons, defensive driving courses and driver licence preparation. |
| Education & Training Services | Provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed for personal or professional development |
| Financial Lender / Broker | Find, assess and secure loans by comparing products from a range of lenders |
| Financial Services | Mortgage broker, lending services, investment, lending, and management of money and assets |
| Health Improvement Product | |
| Health Improvement Services | Massage therapists, occupational therapy, accupuncture and alternative therapy |
| Human Resources | Consultants, People Management & Development |
| Information Technology | Businesses that provide IT services, products, and solutions, including software development, cybersecurity, and managed IT. |
| Legal Services | Matters of law, including advice, representation, document preparation and dispute resolution |
| Marketing Services | Marketing, public relations, branding, graphic design, advertising services, direct mail, corporate video production |
| Migration Services | Emergency relief for migrants, Family and domestic violence financial assistance |
| Most Inclusive | Entry into this category is nominated by NOVA Employment |
| New Business | Businesses in the New Business category must be in operation for less than 2 years at the time of Awards entries closing date. |
| Performing Arts | Dance studios, music schools, acting schools, drama academies |
| Physiotherapy | Experts in the human body and movement including sports injuries |
| Professional Medical Services | Qualified professionals conducting services directly related to the profession of the practice of medicine |
| Professional Member Organisation | Represents and supports members through advocacy, networking, professional development, industry standards, and resources to enhance skills, knowledge and career progression. |
| Professional Services | Architects, ISO certification, research, SEO, web design |
| Property Services | Specialists in property sales, management, and advisory, delivering tailored solutions and exceptional client-focused results. |
| Psychology | Professionals providing help with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and eating disorders |
| Recruitment Services | Recruitment agencies, work placement |
| Sole Practitioner | Self-employed professional, not part of a larger firm or organisation |
| Student Training | |
| Web Development | Web/digital design and improvement |
