Applications open Tuesday 9 June 2026
Recognising the people and organisations shaping the future of HR
The AHRI Awards and Scholarships program inspires HR professionals and organisations to pursue excellence and lead with purpose.
Applications close 28 July 2026
Award Categories
Individuals
Acknowledging the individuals whose leadership and impact are shaping the future of work across Australia.
Organisations
Recognising people-focused initiatives that drive real organisational transformation.
Scholarships
2026 Scholarships
AHRI Scholarships showcase innovative HR strategies that are reshaping workplace culture, performance and engagement.
Meet the Host of Awards 2026
Yasmin London is an international keynote speaker, event and podcast host, and the founder and CEO of First Movers Co. – a leadership consultancy redefining what it means to lead in a tech shaped world.
A former world champion athlete, NSW police officer, and technology director, Yasmin brings a rare combination of grit, empathy and real world expertise to the complex challenges of leadership, digital culture and human connection. Yasmin’s work sits at the intersection of technology, gender, youth and culture, and she is a trusted and sought after voice in national and international conversations on online safety, digital wellbeing and inclusive leadership. She consults with leading safety technology companies, advises governments on digital and social policy, and collaborates with major tech platforms to influence safer, more empowering online environments.
Yasmin is known for her straight talk, heart and practical strategy. Whether on stage, online or on-air, she blends compelling storytelling with brave, evidence based insights that inspire people to lead with courage and act with purpose.
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FAQs
If you can’t find the answer you are looking for below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and our team will be happy to assist with your query.
Applications close 28 July 2026.
Yes, a single initiative may be entered into more than one award. When considering which awards to apply for, carefully read the specific award’s description to ensure the award’s specific criteria is addressed for each application.
An application fee is payable for each Individual Award category entered, charged at $110 for AHRI members only
An application fee is payable for each Organisational Award category entered, charged at $220 for AHRI members or $755 for non-members.
Please note there is no fee applied to applications in AHRI’s Scholarship Program for AHRI members only
For an indication of the information required for each application view the ‘Sample Application’ document on the webpage of the award or scholarship.
Application shortlisting and judging will take place between August and September. Shortlisted applicants will be advised as soon as known.
- Upon applications closing, all applications are reviewed by shortlisting panels prior to the judging process.
- The judging panels comprise representatives from AHRI member committees and leading industry practitioners.
- Each submission is rated against the award’s specific criteria. Judges will individually assess applications before meeting to discuss each one and determine finalists and winners.
- Finalists and non-finalists will be advised of the outcome of their applications in October.
- Please note, the judging panels may choose to select winners representing different classifications within each category based on the pool of finalists.
The judging panels will determine if there are any questions for referees. Please note that referee checks may be conducted at any stage of the judging upon request of the judges, but it is a requirement of the submission to supply referees prior to judging. AHRI will contact referees on behalf of the judges either via email or phone with any questions from the judging panels if required.
All applicants will be contacted via email in October and notified of the outcome of their application. Finalists will be publicised though AHRI media channels in October / November.
The Award winners and Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Awards Celebration Lunch in Sydney, 4 December 2026.
More details will be shared later in the year.
For the conditions of entry please refer to AHRI’s Terms and Conditions
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