The iAwards

Entries for the iAwards close today – and they’re still coming in fast. Last chance to get yours in! Next, we turn to celebrating the best in innovations at our State Ceremonies, and then the National Ceremony gala in Sydney.

We’re delighted to welcome the NSW Department of Customer Service as our National Ceremony sponsor. With a strong focus on digital innovation that puts the customer front and centre, it’s helping make NSW a safer, fairer and easier place to live and work – driving better outcomes for people and businesses alike.

Enter the 2026 iAwards by 5pm today: https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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Phone scams are getting more sophisticated, but an iAward and international-winning solution is helping us hang up on phone scammers

Developed by Norwood Systems, Call Protect uses AI to detect suspicious conversations in real time and warn users before they share sensitive information.

Recognised with an iAward Merit in the Business & Industry category, and then winning at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards it’s a strong example of Australian innovation solving real-world problems.

👉 Read more: https://aiia.com.au/blogs/iaward-winner-develops-solution-to-hang-up-on-phone-scammers/

Enter the 2026 iAwards by Friday 1 May, 5pm. https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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IAWARDS - AIIA The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has been driving an innovation nation through its iAwards program. The iAwards is Australia’s longest running and most broadly scoped innovation recognition program, promoting excellence in the Australian digital ecosystem from the likes of Go...

We’re excited to welcome Data Driven as sponsor of the Not‑for‑Profit & Community category!

Data Driven is a research and advisory firm that helps organisations turn data into insight, thought leadership, and marketing programs that drive smarter decisions and real growth.

This category is always full of inspiring, purpose‑led innovations. Data Driven’s commitment to helping organisations stand out in competitive industries – especially across technology and ICT – makes it a great fit, and we’re proud to have the team on board.

Enter the 2026 iAwards by Friday 1 May, 5pm. https://aiia.com.au/iawards/
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📣 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆!

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, polishing your pitch or waiting for the right moment… this is it.

Be part of something great and give your innovation the chance at the recognition it truly deserves.

Enter the iAwards today https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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Got a bit of time over Easter? 🐣Crack on with your iAwards entry! Entry is simple, free and worth it.

Enter the iAwards today https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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⏳ One week to go until entries close for the iAwards!

And we’re thrilled to welcome Datacom as our very first sponsor for the new iAwards Industrial Technology category.

As Australasia’s largest home-grown tech company, Datacom delivers solutions that not only solve today’s problems but also anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. Datacom supports innovation within start-ups through to government agencies and multinational corporations. Always working to deliver on its promise to turn the imaginable into reality.

Enter the iAwards today https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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New for 2026: the Artificial Intelligence Technology category at the The iAwards

The AIIA which delivers the iAwards, champions the responsible, safe and rapid adoption of AI to help boost national productivity, including support for a risk-based regulatory framework.

That’s why we’re proud to welcome the National Artificial Intelligence Centre (NAIC) as the first sponsor of this category. The NAIC shares our vision: helping Australia become a global leader in developing and adopting trusted, secure and responsible artificial intelligence.

If you’re building AI that’s making a positive impact on Australia’s future, this is your moment.

Find out more and how to enter https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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We’re proud to welcome Dell Technologies back as the long-standing sponsor of the 2026 iAwards Diversity Category!

Dell believes broadening diversity of backgrounds and experiences in tech is critical to meeting future talent needs – and to bringing fresh perspectives that better reflect our global customer base.

At the iAwards, presented by the AIIA, we know diverse and inclusive workplaces and drives stronger innovation, helps prevent the reinforcement of societal inequalities, and supports economic growth by expanding digital access for all communities.

Enter the iAwards today https://aiia.com.au/iawards/

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