
Now in its third year, the annual Startup News Awards looks to highlight ‘the most admired’ people, companies and supporters who are building startups in WA. From 2019, the most read article on Startup News and most listened to Startup West podcast are also announced.
Votes for the most admired startup company, founder and supporter come in from the community. No nominations. No judging panels. No fees.
2020 Winners
The 2020 Startup News Awards were announced at Freo Startup Fest on Thurs 3rd Dec 2020.
THE WINNERS:
- Startup of the Year: Quipmo
- Startup Founder: Dr Vanessa Rauland, ClimateClever
- Startup Supporter: Danelle Cross, Curtin University/Ignition
- Most Read Article: ‘Fitfam Findr: disrupting dating apps‘ (renamed Fitafy)
- Most Listened to Podcast: Claire Orange, Digii Social
Chris Evans from Quipmo with RSM’s Steve Elias Dr Vanessa Rauland (ClimateClever) with Danelle Cross (Curtin University) Danelle Cross with Spacecubed’s Katie Van Den Brand Chris Tistrand from Dinner Twist with Claire Orange (Digii Social) Brendan McCormack (Fitafy) with Sandra Draper, JTSI New Industries Fund All the winners, including Golden Ticket winners
2019 Winners
- Startup of the Year: Bruno Health
- Startup Founder: Tom Young, Udrew
- Startup Supporter: Brodie McCulloch, Spacecubed
- Most Read Article: ‘How startup incubators make money‘, Andrew Outhwaite
- Most Listened to Podcast: Jemma Green, Power Ledger

2018 Winners
- Startup of the Year: Appbot
- Startup Founder: Bernadette Olivier, The Volte
- Startup Supporter: Nate Sturcke, SOMA

Go #WA #Startups!
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