Finalists have been announced!

The APS Data Awards celebrate outstanding data-driven initiatives across the Australian Public Service.  

The  2026 finalists  have been announced, highlighting the extraordinary talent and innovative projects that are shaping the future of data across the APS.  

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Award categories

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Data Leadership and Capability Building 

Celebrating impactful leadership within the data landscape.

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Data Sharing and Partnerships

Recognising cross-agency or cross-sector collaborations that unlock value through data sharing or integration.

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Data Science and Analytics

Using insights to leverage the value of data to inform key decisions.

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Data Visualisation and Storytelling

For outstanding data visualisations and innovative ways of telling the story your data holds.

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Data Systems and Innovation

Celebrating excellence and impact in data system design, engineering and responsible innovation.  

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Early Data Career

Recognising the rising stars in the data landscape.

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Diversity and Inclusion in Data

Using data to drive improved diversity and inclusion outcomes for Australia.