The trophy design this year is a pure aesthetic marvel designed around the production inefficiencies in Post-Covid world to punch above its weight with simplicity.
2022 Grand Prix Trophy design – visualisation by Yeti Pictures
Concept
The concept behind the Pause Awards Trophy was based around the new positioning being ‘The Home for Champions’ and if Pause Awards were the Olympic Games of entrepreneurship then the trophy needs to resemble the Olympic medal spirit and properties for the winning business athletes. The base of the trophy is made of two plus shapes (+=+) connected by an arch, an iteration from the previous year’s brutalist design. The 2022 trophy was also designed for a multi-year purpose, so we used ‘less is more’ approach. With that in mind, the most innovative part of the trophy is designed to be worn like a medal, yes we merged trophy and medal in one object with two functions. The trophy comes with the additional ‘personalised lid’ connected by a ball chain which can be separately attached to the bag or a backpack. The new trophy collection is made up of black and white base trophy colours that are separated with three secondary pastel colours for each of the trophies. Peach and black for Grand Prix, Azure and white for Standard and Olive and black for Hall of Fame trophy.
2022 Standard Trophy design – visualisation by Yeti Pictures
Production line shot in a low light with a phone.
Detail shot in a low light with a phone.
Detail shot in a low light with a phone.
Packaging
New cardboard Mailer Box is designed to wow with its minimal simplicity and fashionable grid pattern from the outside of the box. The winner’s Certificates will now be housed in the box on the top of the trophy.
3D mock-up
Designer
The Pause Awards trophy is designed by George Hedon, founder of Pause Fest and Awards. George holds a Design degree from Swinburne University, but he’s never ventured into product and industrial design. Although, he’s been an avid admirer of architecture, product and furniture design. George likes taking on new challenges that stimulate his imagination.
George Hedon – Founder, Pause Awards
Sustainability
All materials we use are sustainable or recyclable.
Award and NFT Certificate
As a winner, you’ll get two certificates: one for winning the award and the other for the authenticity of your Pause TrophyNFT.
NFT Trophy
This year we’re collaborating with Yeti Motion Pictures. An award-winning collaboration of designers and directors, specialising in motion graphics, 3d animation, and art direction. Look out for the new designs coming soon.
Creating a safe and open space in which everyone thrives and the collaboration flows through all levels and titles with the power of the one team. The entries should demonstrate how the transformation has been achieved across core business functions, that have delivered a positive impact and growth for business, staff, stakeholders and customers. Judges will only refer to written entries during the evaluation process. No additional research will be undertaken, and for this reason, we recommend you give detailed and sharp answers.
Celebrating commercial effectiveness through success in the marketplace by leaving a dent in the universe, no matter what the size of the company. The entries should demonstrate the highest levels of expertise, leadership and vision in the application of their business strategies. Judges will only refer to written entries during the evaluation process. No additional research will be undertaken, and for this reason, we recommend you give detailed and sharp answers.
Standing up for your purpose and going beyond together as a team aligned on the single mission to positively impact the environment, people and community. The entries should demonstrate ideas intended to change the world; work which sets out to positively impact ingrained gender inequality, social imbalance or injustice. Judges will only refer to written entries during the evaluation process. No additional research will be undertaken, and for this reason, we recommend you give detailed and sharp answers.
Only awarded to a single entry in each category track, Grand Prix is the highest accolade in Pause Awards. To win the Grand Prix, the entire Judging Board must unanimously agree that the entry deserves the accolade of being the best in class.
Focusing on the productivity and elegance of execution to deliver impactful ideas to a market (or many) with the power to cut through the noise. Entries should demonstrate how the innovation and optimisation of the customer journey led to scaled consumer engagement and commercial success. Judges will only refer to written entries during the evaluation process. No additional research will be undertaken, and for this reason, we recommend you give detailed and sharp answers.
Elevating every voice in the ecosystem is not just important for its collective success, industry development but also for the future growth. The entries should demonstrate ingenuity which leads to the creation of new products and services, through leadership, by elevating the internal culture and communities they serve. Judges will only refer to written entries during the evaluation process. No additional research will be undertaken, and for this reason, we recommend you give detailed and sharp answers.
Categories
Diverse Co.
For nurturing an inclusive environment. This award recognises a workplace that has successfully and intentionally encouraged innovation among diverse employees.
Large team culture
For fostering innovation.
This award recognises a workplace with over 1000+ employees that has outpaced their cohort in fostering a culture of innovation.
Medium team culture
For fostering innovation. This award recognises a workplace with 21-999 employees that has outpaced their cohort in fostering a culture of innovation.
Small team culture
For fostering innovation. This award recognises a workplace with less than 20 employees that has outpaced their cohort in fostering a culture of innovation
Work sweet work
For a great workplace culture. This award recognises a company that has managed to improve or attain outstanding levels of employee engagement, retention and satisfaction.
Company of the Year
For the best company. This award recognises a company leadership, success, ambition to excel against all odds with the solid future development plans.
Defiant ones
For new tech breakthroughs. This award recognises a company that defines the future of the industry they play in.
Hall of fame
For a lifetime achievement. This award recognises a game-changer who paved the way by breaking new grounds and inventing new categories.
Hammer
For nailing it. This award recognises a company's success – on their own terms – in the market.
I wish I'd done that
For sheer brilliance. This award recognises a company's simple and clever idea in a niche market.
Indi
For new and First Peoples. This award recognises a successful company with its founders from indigenous or ethnic heritage that gained success in the market.
On the rise
For early stage mavericks. This award recognises an early stage startup that has done well in its first three years.
Prodigy
For being exceptional. This award recognises a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.
Women in business
For breaking the mould. This award recognises a successful female leader and entrepreneur who is paving the way forward for the future generations.
B-Good
For a good business. This award recognises a company that has done well to change our economic system to positively impact all stakeholders through their commercial practice.
Circular Pioneer
For making a difference. This award category recognises a company that is pioneering their circular efforts.
Going green
For delivering impact at scale. This award recognises a company that is actively leading and delivering impact and scale through sustainable efforts in clean energy, climate change, healthy environment, social and economic justice etc.
You've got ethics
For the leadership in environmental social governance. This award category recognises a company that is promoting accountability, good governance, leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility and solving societal problems.
Design first
For design lead products. This award recognises a company that is using design to drive product innovation with the entire company onboard.
Inception
For visionary thinkers. This award recognises a person that came up with the transformative idea that can change the world for better.
Out of the garage
For scaling globally. This award recognises a company's global growth, expansion, and success.
Unexpected twist
For a great pivot. This award recognises a company that has taken an unexpected pivot in their business or career.
Wildfire
For conquering a marketplace. This award recognises a company that has made a significant impact on the marketplace in the shortest amount of time.
Backbone
For backing the future idea. This award recognises a VC firm with a portfolio of companies that have made a significant contribution to the growth and success of the AU economy.
Brave Angel
For early stage support. This award recognises an angel investor that has garnered a portfolio of companies and has a good track record of helping founders succeed.
C-Suite
For the best leadership. This award recognises the highest-ranking executive that has impeccable leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
Do you know who I am
For the silent achiever. This award recognises a person that has been responsible for the success of their company from the backstage.
Future builder
For grit to start a new venture. This award recognises a founder at any level and life stage who has decided to start jumping the hoops of their own business.
Hottest hub
For the best community. This award recognises a co-working space that provides boutique experience, world class facilities with community management.
Launch pad
For activating the support systems. This award recognises an accelerator that has a good reputation in providing the best startup program with industry connections.
Super connector
For being the community champ. This award recognises a person for a significant contribution to the success of their clients or the community.
