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Excellence Awards 2026
Entries for 2026 Now Open!!
Acknowledging and celebrating the success of Learning and Development Projects during the year provides an important element of advocacy, growth and recognition for AITD members and the L&D community.
It is an important industry acknowledgement of standards and professionalism, and provide many opportunities for winners and finalists to showcase their work and build their organisational reputation across Australia.
Submissions are open now, with the deadline set for 9 November 2025. Please review the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting, as only eligible entries will be considered.
The format and criteria have been refined based on your feedback to ensure the awards remain relevant and impactful.
Enter the 2026 Excellence Awards
Celebrating the Best and Brightest in L&D
Join us in Brisbane in 2026
Save the date for the 2026 Excellence Awards ceremony at the Sofitel Brisbane Central on Thursday, 14 May 2026!
Next year, the Awards will be hosted in combination with the AITD Conference (Brisbane Sofitel, 13-15 May 2026), which provides more opportunities to network, display and interactive with hundreds of your peers in a wonderful venue.
Join us for this annual celebration of excellence in Learning and Development, as we honour outstanding achievements in the industry.
Highlights & Winners from Past Awards
Photos from previous AITD Excellence Awards
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