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Held in conjunction with the AITD Conference 2027, on Thursday, 29 April at Hotel Realm, Canberra.
We are excited to announce that the 2027 AITD Excellence Awards will be once again, held in conjunction with the annual AITD Conference, which provides even more opportunities to network, display and interact with hundreds of your peers in a wonderful venue.
Join us for this annual celebration of excellence in Learning and Development, as we honor outstanding achievements in the industry.
Please join us for a memorable awards night as we recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements and excellence in the Training and Development Industry.
The evening will commence with an hour of stand - up networking and will include roving canapes and beverages. Following this, guests will be invited into the Ballroom for a seated 2 course dinner (main and dessert) while enjoying the formal awards ceremony, entertainment and more networking with colleagues.
Celebrating excellence in Learning and Development
The AITD Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement, innovation and impact across Australia’s Learning and Development profession.
The Awards celebrate the organisations, teams and practitioners who are raising professional standards, strengthening workforce capability and demonstrating the value that effective Learning and Development brings to individuals, organisations and the broader community.
Being recognised as an AITD Excellence Awards winner or finalist provides an important opportunity to showcase your work, acknowledge the people behind it and build your professional and organisational reputation across Australia.
The Awards are presented at the AITD Excellence Awards Dinner, held during the AITD National Conference. This dedicated evening event brings finalists and winners together with conference attendees, Learning and Development professionals, organisational leaders and industry partners from across Australia to celebrate excellence across the profession.
Details on the application process and link into the awards portal are available via link below
The submission deadline is Wednesday 9 December 2026.
There are eligibility criteria, so please ensure you read the details before submitting your entry.
Winners will be announced 29 April 2027.