2020 Resilience Awards

In 2020 we suspended our annual Smart50 Awards to do things a little differently, and to recognise that how we do business has changed in fundamental ways, perhaps even permanently.

In the inaugural SmartCompany Resilience Awards, we celebrated the businesses that withstood the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, spotted new opportunities, deepened their ties to their communities, and put their people first.

We recognised businesses in four categories — Adaptation, Community, People and Agility — which you can read more about below.

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Payright

Payright

While many businesses were standing down or letting go employees when the pandemic hit, Payright was facing a very different challenge.
Clipboardau

Clipboardau

Given Clipboardau’s clients all work in hospitality, it was well placed to offer support to an industry significantly disrupted by COVID-19.
Hacker Exchange

Hacker Exchange

Ordinarily, Aussie edtech Hacker Exchange generates revenue by taking students and entrepreneurs on educational trips. Then COVID-19 hit.
Linktree

Linktree

For Linktree co-founder Alex Zaccaria, 2020 has taught him not to underestimate the importance of team culture when growing a business.