Award Categories

The Process and Deadlines

1

Online Written Submission

11.59pm, Friday 13th September 2024
Submit your submission via online.

2

Finalist Selection and Notification

Friday 27 September 2024
Nominees will be advised of their acceptance or decline to become a Finalist via email.

3

Onsite Judging

October 2024
An onsite visit will be conducted by a judge for nominees who become a Finalist. A pre agreed date and time will be arranged.
(Excluding individual employee Award categories)

4

Attend the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner and Presentation Ceremony

6.30pm, Wednesday 20 November 2024
Winners will be announced and awarded at the evening’s celebration.

1st August 2025 – Entries Open

Your entry will entail an online written submission, which will take approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

22nd August 2025 – Entries Close

1st – 12th September 2025 – Judging of online entries to determine Finalists

12th September 2025 – Announcement of Finalists on our Member Website, The Awards of Excellence Website, our social media platforms, and via email to the Finalists.

22nd September – 26th September 2025 – Finalist on-site visits for second round of judging (just before school holidays)

10th October – Winners Finalised

20th November 2025 – Awards Night: the Winners will be announced and celebrated at the W Hotel in the heart of Sydney, overlooking Darling Harbour.

Online Written Submission Forms By Category

Cost Of Entry

Entering the 2025 Awards of Excellence is free, however it is a requirement that all nominees agree to purchase at least two tickets to attend the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. Tickets cost $280 per person

Hall Of Fame

As we are introducing new award categories, previous winners and Hall of Fame recipients are eligible to enter the 2021 Awards of Excellence.