The 2026 AFAC Industry Awards are open for nomination.

Nominations will close Tuesday 30 June 2026.

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AFAC is calling for nominations in 4 award categories aligned to the AFAC Strategic Directions 2022-2026, these are:

• Safer Communities Award
• Workforce Capability and Wellbeing Award
• Knowledge Innovation Award
• Laurie Lavelle Achiever of the Year Award

Please find below the AFAC Industry Awards Guidelines 2026 document which details each award.

The AFAC Industry Awards aim to recognise the incredible work that happens across the sector, broadening eligibility to a much wider cohort of members.

Winners for each award will be announced on Tuesday, 18 August, during the AFAC26 powered by INTERSCHUTZ Welcome and Awards Ceremony in Melbourne.

We encourage all AFAC members, including affiliates, to consider individuals and service delivery teams who have demonstrated significant commitment to delivering outcomes aligned to the sector’s Strategic Directions for this year’s awards.

Enquiries:
Please contact Charlotte Fell, Events Officer, for any enquiries you may have about this year’s AFAC Industry Awards program: events.afac@afac.com.au.