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