
The 2026 APS Data Awards includes a shortlisting and judging process.
Nominations open
8 September 2025
Submit your data projects now for consideration!

Judges announced
July
Esteemed judges who will evaluate the nominations will be announced.

Nominations close
17 November 2025
Nominations will be collated and passed to the shortlisters for assessment

Shortlisting
November/December 2025
Our shortlisting panel to review and select outstanding projects based on set criteria

Finalists announced
15 January 2026
Finalists will be personally contacted, and the full list will be announced via our website

Pitch sessions
2-6 February 2026
Finalists will be invited to showcase their project to the judges during virtual interactive pitch sessions

Judges announcement
February/March 2026
Judges deliberate and make their final decisions on the award winners

Winners announced
March 2026
Join us in Canberra for the APS Data Awards Gala Dinner to celebrate our finalists and winners
