Award Categories & Judges
Get ready to shine! Our award categories are crafted to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and impact of apps delivered to its users.
🌍 Global Awards: app must be available in all 3 regions Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States
📍Regional Awards: Asia, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States
Practice App of the Year
This award celebrates apps that empower accounting and bookkeeping practices with meaningful, regionally relevant impact.
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Small Business App of the Year
This award celebrates apps that make life easier for small businesses and help them thrive.
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Emerging App of the Year
This award recognises early-stage apps with high potential and strong traction in their region.
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Innovation App of the Year
This award honours bold, breakthrough ideas that change how work gets done.
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People's Choice Award
Voted by the Xero community, this award recognises the app that’s captured the hearts (and clicks) of users around the world.
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- Meet the Judges
Meet the Judges
A global panel bringing a wealth of experience and industry knowledge.
Why Apply?
Nominating your app to the Xero Awards is more than just entering a competition, it’s your chance to celebrate your team's hard work and showcase what sets your app apart.
Boost your visibility
Finalists and winners get a Xero Awards promo pack with assets and expert tips to amplify your success.
Trusted by the Community
Show the Xero community your app’s impact with an award-winning badge that highlights innovation and real user value.
Inspire your team
Celebrate your collective achievements, fuel team pride, and attract top talent who want to join a winning team.
🚀 Ready to grow, connect, and be recognised?
Showcase your innovation. Inspire the Xero community. And get the recognition you’ve earned.
Entries open August 26, 2025 and close October 19, 2025.