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Entries into the 2026 Australian Web Awards are now open!

Entries are being judged by industry leaders and the awards finalists will be announced in the lead-up to an awards gala in Adelaide on May 16, 2026.

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How to enter

How to enter

Submitting an entry into the Australian Web Awards involves a few key steps and should take you around 5 minutes per entry.

First, decide on what work you’d like enter and which categories will be the best fit.   You also have the option of adding on additional category – technology used, to qualify for an additional award.

Next, familiarise yourself with the eligibility requirements and key dates listed on this page.

Please note – if you wish to enter the First Nations Showcase or Rising Star categories, you will need to enter via email. Contact [email protected] for details. 

Key dates

Key dates

December, 2025 Entries open
Feb 6, 2026 Entries close (midnight)
March 2026 Finalists announced
May 16, 2026 2026 Web Awards event
Eligibility

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, sites must:

  1. Be launched or significantly re-launched (in terms of design and/or major features) between 1 January 2025 and 8 February 2026.
  2. Primarily developed by Australian developers, consultants and specialists.
  3. Be entered by the website owner, primary consultant, agency or developer for the site.
Fees

Fees

AWIA Member

Per entry

$169.00

inc GST

Non-AWIA Member

Per entry

$399.00

inc GST

Technology (Optional)

Per technology used

$149.00

inc GST

Questions?

Questions?

For any questions regarding your Australian Web Awards entry, please contact us