All First Nations Awards 2026

All First Nations
Awards

3rd Annual AFN Award Ceremony · 11 September 2026

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Nominations Close · 1 June 2026

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11 September 2026

Time

6:00 PM AEST

Venue

The Hyatt Hotel, Canberra ACT

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AFN Gold Awards 2026

By Community – For Community – With Community

All First Nations Awards 2026 is an annual celebration of grassroots Indigenous excellence and achievement. At All First Nations, we are dedicated to empowering Indigenous businesses, services, products, education, and events.

All categories are judged by your peers, and supported by nominations made via the website, email or verbal submissions. Through this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to uplifting and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of Indigenous businesses.

Nominations close 1 June 2026

Recipients notified 1 July 2026

Awards evening 11 September 2026, Hyatt Hotel Canberra

No membership required · Self-nominations welcome

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"Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture and taking it to another level, is a key element to reconciliation. I believe in Reconciliation and the elements that positive leadership can provide."

— Julie Okely, proud Kamilaroi woman

AnnualCelebration of grassroots Indigenous excellence

OpenAnyone can nominate — no membership needed

PeerJudged — all categories decided by community

What we celebrate

Empowering Indigenous Excellence

AFN Awards recognise achievement across all areas of Indigenous community life.

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Business & Enterprise

Outstanding Indigenous-owned businesses making a tangible impact in their community.

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Services & Community

Organisations and individuals delivering vital services that uplift Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Education & Training

Advancing Indigenous education, cultural knowledge, and professional development.

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Products & Innovation

Innovative Indigenous products that reflect culture, creativity, and commercial strength.

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Events & Arts

Cultural events, creative works, and arts that preserve and celebrate Indigenous heritage.

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Reconciliation

Individuals and organisations championing genuine reconciliation across Australia.

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AFN Gold Awards 2026

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Stay tuned for updates and be a part of our journey towards a more empowered future. Nominations are open and early bird tickets are available now.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about nominating for the AFN Awards 2026.

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No. Anyone can nominate or be nominated — membership is not required.

Yes. You may submit a nomination across more than one award category.

Yes, you can nominate yourself. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

Fill out the nomination form on the Awards page. The nominee will then be sent an email with details to complete the awards application.

Attending is not compulsory, however we would love to see you there.