AFN Gold Awards 2026

Awards

By Community – For Community – With Community

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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

Celebrating Grassroots Indigenous Excellence

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.

No membership is required. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.

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The Hyatt Hotel

Canberra, ACT

Date: 11 September 2026
Time: 6:00 PM AEST
Venue: Hyatt Hotel Canberra ACT
Dress Code: Formal / Black Tie
Up to 50 Award Categories

AFN Award Categories 2026

All categories are judged by your peers. Nominations can be made via the website, email or verbal submissions.

❤️ Community & Support
Community Broadcaster of the Year
Business Support (VA or PA) Award
📱 Media & Innovation
Podcast Award
Digital Innovation Award
Media Story of the Year
🎓 Children & Education
Children's Engagement Award
Children's Education Award
🌏 Business Sustainability & Global
Global Brand Award
Sustainable Innovation Award
AFN Supplier of the Year
💼 Business & Services
Financial Services Business Award
Digital Technology Award
Business Excellence Award
Professional Services Business Award
Female-led, Social Enterprise Award
Property Management, Building + Construction Award
Service Business Award
Retail Business Award
🎭 Culture & Identity
Young Leader/Trainee/Apprentice Award
LGBTQIA+ Business Excellence Award
Nonprofit Excellence Award
Cultural Advancement Award
AFN Person of the Year
AFN Tourist Industry Award
🎨 Creative, Arts & Innovation
Dancer or Dance Group Award
Artist of the Year Award
Visual Artist of the Year Award
New Talent in Music Award
Product Design/Innovation Award
AFN Champion Award
AFN Fashion Creative Award
AFN Handmade Business Award
💚 Healing & Identity
Health Worker of the Year
Working with Vulnerable People Award
Health & Wellbeing Business Award
🏆 Community Achievement
Outstanding Achievement in Cultural Advancement
Outstanding Achievement in Employment
Outstanding Achievement in Science
AFN Julie's Choice Award
⚽ Sport
AFN Lifetime Achievement in Sport Award
Most Promising New Talent in Sport – Female
Most Promising New Talent in Sport – Male
Female Sportsperson of the Year
Male Sportsperson of the Year
✨ AFN Deadly Awards
Deadly Dressed – Gala Luxury
Deadly Dressed – Cultural
Deadly Dressed – Fashion
⭐ Hall of Fame
Gavin Jones Deadly Lifetime Leadership + Community Award
AFN Lifetime in Health Support Award
AFN Elder of the Year – Female (Aunty)
AFN Elder of the Year – Male (Uncle)
AFN Golden Alumni Award
AFN Lifetime Achievement in Education
AFN Lifetime Achievement in The Performing Arts Award
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Nominate for the AFN Gold Awards

Submit your nomination below. The nominee will be sent an email with details to complete the awards application.

1 June 2026 — Nominations close
1 July 2026 — Recipients notified
11 September 2026 — Awards night

For questions or verbal nominations, contact us at
admin@allfirstnations.com.au
awards@allfirstnations.com.au

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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
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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, self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
Fill out the nomination form above. 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.