Australia’s search for the country’s most outstanding AI innovators has officially begun.
The Australian AI Awards 2026 is Australia's most comprehensive recognition program for AI innovation
Submissions and nominations are now open for the Australian AI Awards 2026, recognising the individuals, teams, organisations, and projects that are advancing artificial intelligence across every corner of the Australian economy.
Returning for its third year, the Australian AI Awards, launched by Momentum Media, has quickly established itself as the national benchmark for excellence in AI, celebrating the researchers, engineers, founders, executives, and organisations transforming industries through innovation, practical application, and measurable impact. This year, the awards feature 37 categories recognising achievements in individual excellence, organisational leadership, and groundbreaking AI solutions.
Whether you’ve built a market-leading AI product, delivered transformative outcomes within your organisation, or pioneered new ways to harness artificial intelligence, now is the time to have your achievements recognised on a national stage.
If you’re not eligible to enter yourself but know someone whose work deserves recognition, you can nominate an individual, team or organisation in just a few minutes. Nominations can be submitted anonymously, and once received, nominees will be invited to complete a formal submission for judging.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague or business by Friday, 14 August for the chance to be recognised.
All submissions will be independently assessed by a panel of respected experts from industry, academia and government against a transparent judging methodology, ensuring every entry is evaluated fairly and consistently. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, 10 September.
If you’re ready to benchmark your achievements against Australia’s best, now is the time to get involved.
Explore all 37 award categories to discover where your achievements fit and find the category that best showcases your work.
Start your submission today and take the first step towards national recognition at the Australian AI Awards 2026 before submissions close on Friday, 14 August.
Nominate a colleague, team, or organisation whose contribution to Australia’s AI landscape deserves to be recognised and celebrated.
Review the awards methodology to learn more about the eligibility criteria, judging process, and how submissions are assessed by our independent panel of experts.