2026 Australian Web Awards - Entries Extended!!
You may have seen this on our various social channels - entries to the 2026 Australian Web Awards are now open and have been extended!
We have changed things up a bit this year, so there are a bunch of new categories to enter into.
How to apply
Head over to the AWA website to complete the short entry form . You'll need to:
choose the size of your business
pick an industry
tell us why you think you should win (Max 1000 characters)
Eligibility
In order to be eligible, sites must:
be launched or significantly re-launched (in terms of design and/or major features) between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025.
primarily developed by Australian developers, consultants and specialists
be entered by the site developer or owner.
Every entry is automatically eligible for the Best in Show awards which are based on the judging disciplines, as well as the penultimate McFarlane Prize for Excellence (site of the year) Award.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at membership@webindustry.org.au or visit www.webawards.com.au for more information
Sponsorship
If you'd like to support the 2026 Australian Web Awards (and receive some perks in return) why not consider sponsorship? We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available, including sponsorship of specific industry and technology categories. For more information please contact sponsorship@webindustry.org.au
Judging
Do you have a passion for digital and would like to be involved in the Australian Web Awards 2026? We're on the lookout for a few more judges this year, so if you're interested, let us know!
