Awards Program
All YBL Participants who complete the Business Improvement Project and Community Involvement Project and achieve their Diploma of Management earn the title of YBL Finalist.
A panel of independent judges assesses each YBL Finalist on:
- Business Improvement Project and Community Involvement Project
- leadership demonstrated throughout the YBL Program
- personal and professional growth and development
- personal presentation to the judging panel
All YBL Finalists are eligible for awards and prizes announced at the Presentation Ceremony. These include
- Young Business Leader SA of the Year
- Achievement Award
- Encouragement Award
YBL Finalists are also eligible for awards and prizes in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community.

"The YBL journey has been one of the greatest achievements of my life. I have learnt so much about myself, the company I work for and the general public. This is an experience I will never forget." Hanna Davis, Australia Post.