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Celebrating apps that drive innovation and impact

Award categories

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

πŸ“Regional Awards: Asia, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States

πŸ… View our 2025 winners

πŸ“© Apply now

  • 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 honoursΒ  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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  • Development Partner of the Year

    Recognising the builders, agencies and developers who are helping small businesses and accountants to expand Xero.

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Why apply?

Nominating your app to the Xero Global App 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.