Part A: Background Company Information

Part B: Company Details

Please Note:

1. Applications not containing the minimum level of requested information will not be considered;
2. Applications may be subject to ASIC and police background checks;
3. Further information may be requested by Californian Leaders to assist the judging process. Failure to provide this information may result in your company’s disqualification;
4. The judge’s decisions are final. No discussion or correspondence will be entered in to.

Eligibility

Californian Leaders welcomes all California-based private and unlisted public companies to nominate, in keeping with the following key eligibility points:

• The company has, or is building, a market leading brand, technology or skills base;
• Business is a market leader or has the potential to be a market leader within its industry sector;
• The company is in wealth creation mode and is seeking growth opportunities within the next 12 months;
• The key executive/s are seeking the knowledge and networks to evolve their business to the next stage;
• Executives are open to new ideas and thinking;
• The company is headquartered at least 100km or more from Melbourne CBD.

Judging Criteria

The judging panel consists of a broad range of individuals who each have extensive skills and experience in the funding and growing of international corporations. In addition to those items already mentioned, key judging criteria in the selection process include:

• Personal and management skills, abilities and ethics of the Principal;
• Strategic direction and vision for the company;
• Recent financial performance;
• Market insight, innovation and strategy;
• Future national and international opportunities;
• Potential to become a significant national and/or international company.
• We are looking for talented entrepreneurs that have the innovation and drive to become the next Californian Leaders.

Confidentiality

Any information about a company’s financial position, history and growth strategies will only be used by Californian Leaders and the judging panel for the purposes of selecting the Californian Leaders Regional Members, and will be stringently treated as commercial-in-confidence. Any contact details may be provided to Industry Experts, Industry Partners, Executive Members and Alumni Members of Californian Leaders.

Privacy

The Californian Leaders Privacy Policy can be viewed by following the relevant link in the footer of this page. Further information or clarification can be provided by contacting Californian Leaders using the contact details provided at the bottom of this page.

Declaration

By submitting this nomination, the applicant declares that:

1. All information provided is true and correct;
2. You agree to abide by the terms and conditions of nomination noted on this page;
3. The company is free from legal investigation and is compliant with all Acts, Ordinances, Regulations and By-Laws, Orders, Awards, Licenses, Permits, Approvals and Requirements in respect to the operation of the company.