Xero Awards South Africa 2025
The Xero Awards are back for 2025. It’s time to celebrate your achievements and secure a spot in our hall of fame. Get your entries in by Sunday 15 June 2025.
Share your stories, celebrate your successes
The Xero Awards are a celebration of excellence among our accounting and bookkeeping partners who help small businesses to grow and prosper. Being a finalist or winning an award shows the industry and your clients that you’re at the top of your game and can be a real boost for your business.
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Win a Xero Award, become a legend
Don’t be shy, shout about your successes. Your achievements are worth celebrating (and trust us, we’ll celebrate!). If you’re a finalist or crowned as a winner, we’ll give you everything you need to promote your new status as a Xero legend.
Take a look at the 2024 hall of fame
Last year, we gathered the rockstars of the Xero accounting world in Johannesburg to celebrate in style. Meet our legendary winners from 2024.
Find the right award category for you
This year, six categories are open for our accounting and bookkeeping partners, and two for our app partners in South Africa to enter. See below for full details about each category.
Why enter the Xero Awards?
Just some of the reasons to enter
Here are some of the many reasons to enter the Xero Awards:
- Entering the Xero Awards is an opportunity to take some time to reflect on the last 12 months and celebrate achievements
- Finalists and winners receive a Xero Awards promotional pack full of assets and advice on how to promote
- Your nomination or award-winning status is a great talking point when you’re trying to win new business
- It enables you to show clients and prospects that they’re working with a top-tier, reputable firm
- A finalist nomination or win can foster a sense of pride within your team and help attract and retain top talent
- Being a finalist or winner provides a reason to celebrate your company’s achievements: all finalists get to attend
South Africa accounting and bookkeeping partner categories
This award celebrates practices that are truly transforming their clients' businesses through smart use of Xero and cloud technology. Ready to be recognised as South Africa's standout accounting practice? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: business vision, Xero product implementation, ecosystem adoption, knowledge development, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award celebrates practices that are truly transforming their clients' businesses through smart use of Xero and cloud technology. Ready to be recognised as South Africa's standout accounting practice? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: business vision, Xero product implementation, ecosystem adoption, knowledge development, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award shines a spotlight on accounting and bookkeeping practices who've hit the ground running with Xero. New to Xero but making waves already? Share how you've quickly adopted our platform and achieved remarkable results. Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: business vision, Xero product implementation, ecosystem adoption, innovation journey, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award shines a spotlight on accounting and bookkeeping practices who've hit the ground running with Xero. New to Xero but making waves already? Share how you've quickly adopted our platform and achieved remarkable results. Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: business vision, Xero product implementation, ecosystem adoption, innovation journey, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award recognises practices that have transformed how they work through bold digital innovation. Have you revolutionised your entire practice through technology? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: innovation journey, innovation process, innovation impact, ecosystem adoption, and Xero product implementation.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award recognises practices that have transformed how they work through bold digital innovation. Have you revolutionised your entire practice through technology? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: innovation journey, innovation process, innovation impact, ecosystem adoption, and Xero product implementation.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award celebrates partners who deliver excellent accounting services while creating positive change in their communities. Making a difference beyond the balance sheet? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: community initiative, community impact, business vision, innovation process, and knowledge development.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award celebrates partners who deliver excellent accounting services while creating positive change in their communities. Making a difference beyond the balance sheet? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: community initiative, community impact, business vision, innovation process, and knowledge development.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award spotlights the driving forces behind cloud adoption in your practice. Calling all Xero Practice Champions who champion digital transformation from within! Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: personal initiative, leadership impact, knowledge development, innovation journey, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award spotlights the driving forces behind cloud adoption in your practice. Calling all Xero Practice Champions who champion digital transformation from within! Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: personal initiative, leadership impact, knowledge development, innovation journey, and innovation impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowOur highest honour and most prestigious award recognises an individual who is a passionate Xero advocate and stalwart of our Xero community. The MVP award gives recognition to those in the industry who have shown an unwavering commitment to helping small businesses thrive, knowledge shared amongst the accounting and bookkeeping community, and demonstrated exceptional support and commitment to Xero. This award is not open for self or partner nomination. The MVP nominees will be selected and voted for internally by a Xero judging panel.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowOur highest honour and most prestigious award recognises an individual who is a passionate Xero advocate and stalwart of our Xero community. The MVP award gives recognition to those in the industry who have shown an unwavering commitment to helping small businesses thrive, knowledge shared amongst the accounting and bookkeeping community, and demonstrated exceptional support and commitment to Xero. This award is not open for self or partner nomination. The MVP nominees will be selected and voted for internally by a Xero judging panel.
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South Africa app partner categories
This award recognises a trusted Xero app integrator who delivers exceptional value to accounting practices and their clients. Are you the team that connects all the dots? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: client success, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, innovation journey, and business impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award recognises a trusted Xero app integrator who delivers exceptional value to accounting practices and their clients. Are you the team that connects all the dots? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: client success, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, innovation journey, and business impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award recognises locally-developed apps that demonstrate exceptional growth, provide outstanding user experiences, and show commitment to the Xero ecosystem. Has your South African-built app transformed how businesses use Xero? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: client success, technical excellence, local market relevance, ecosystem contribution, and business impact.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowThis award recognises locally-developed apps that demonstrate exceptional growth, provide outstanding user experiences, and show commitment to the Xero ecosystem. Has your South African-built app transformed how businesses use Xero? Entries will be assessed using the following criteria: client success, technical excellence, local market relevance, ecosystem contribution, and business impact.
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Helpful tips for crafting a winning entry
Here are some hot tips to help you tell your story in a compelling way that’s easy for our judges to understand.
Include facts, figures and testimonials
Incorporate testimonials, data points and quantifiable results to validate your entry & showcase your success.
Stand out from the crowd
Take the time to reflect on and express what makes you unique and sets you apart from the competition.
You have to be in to win
Even if you’re entered before, your business and the award criteria evolve, so put your name in the hat.
FAQs
Submitting your nomination for a Xero Award is simple! Follow these steps: Visit our Xero Awards portal and complete your entry by 11:55pm on Sunday, July 15, 2025. Prepare answers to just 5 straightforward questions about your achievements – we've streamlined the process this year to make it easier than ever. Consider involving your team in writing your submission – it's not only more fun but creates a valuable opportunity to celebrate your collective accomplishments over the past year. Our judging panel is looking for compelling stories that showcase innovation, client success, and effective use of Xero's platform. For the best chance of success, review our complete entry criteria, questions, and submission guidelines below before starting. Questions about your nomination? Contact your account manager directly.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelines Enter nowSubmitting your nomination for a Xero Award is simple! Follow these steps: Visit our Xero Awards portal and complete your entry by 11:55pm on Sunday, July 15, 2025. Prepare answers to just 5 straightforward questions about your achievements – we've streamlined the process this year to make it easier than ever. Consider involving your team in writing your submission – it's not only more fun but creates a valuable opportunity to celebrate your collective accomplishments over the past year. Our judging panel is looking for compelling stories that showcase innovation, client success, and effective use of Xero's platform. For the best chance of success, review our complete entry criteria, questions, and submission guidelines below before starting. Questions about your nomination? Contact your account manager directly.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelines Enter nowCrafting a Xero Awards nomination is straightforward, but it’s important to take the time to answer each of our questions as best as you can. We suggest looking through all of the questions and guidance for your category ahead of starting your entry, and then taking some time to brainstorm with your team to think about what it is that you want to shout about. From there, you’ll want to gather evidence and ensure you’re writing your answers in a way that’s easy for our judges to understand. Note that most questions allow a maximum of 300 words per answer.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowCrafting a Xero Awards nomination is straightforward, but it’s important to take the time to answer each of our questions as best as you can. We suggest looking through all of the questions and guidance for your category ahead of starting your entry, and then taking some time to brainstorm with your team to think about what it is that you want to shout about. From there, you’ll want to gather evidence and ensure you’re writing your answers in a way that’s easy for our judges to understand. Note that most questions allow a maximum of 300 words per answer.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesEnter nowAll of our categories have undergone some tweaks since last year, plus we have added two new categories including Community Impact & Rising Star of the Year.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesAll of our categories have undergone some tweaks since last year, plus we have added two new categories including Community Impact & Rising Star of the Year.
View the full entry criteria, questions and guidelinesFinalists will be announced in mid July 2025.
Finalists will be announced in mid July 2025.
Finer details about when and where the Xero Awards ceremony will take place are still being confirmed; however, we expect to be celebrating with the finalists and winners in the first half of August 2025.
Finer details about when and where the Xero Awards ceremony will take place are still being confirmed; however, we expect to be celebrating with the finalists and winners in the first half of August 2025.
If you’re selected as a finalist or crowned as a winner, you’ll be sent a pack full of assets and advice on how to make the most of your new status, including: Digital creative assets including social tiles, email banners and web badges, a guide featuring tips on how to maximise promoting yourself as a Xero awards finalist or winner, as well as a framed finalist or winners certificate and a winners trophy to take pride of place in your office.
If you’re selected as a finalist or crowned as a winner, you’ll be sent a pack full of assets and advice on how to make the most of your new status, including: Digital creative assets including social tiles, email banners and web badges, a guide featuring tips on how to maximise promoting yourself as a Xero awards finalist or winner, as well as a framed finalist or winners certificate and a winners trophy to take pride of place in your office.
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