The Asian-Australian Leadership Awards celebrate the valuable contributions that Asian-Australians bring to the country.
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The Asian-Australian Leadership Awards recognise the achievements and leadership of Asian-Australians across the following categories:
- Rising Star (Under 25)
- Lifetime Achievement (Nominated by judging panel)
- Arts & Culture
- Corporate
- Community & Advocacy/ Not for Profit
- Education
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Legal & Professional Services
- Media
- Medicine
- Public Sector & Government
- Science
- Sport
2026 Asian Australian Leadership Awards
Nominations for the 2026 Asian Australian Leadership Awards are now open!
SAVE THE DATE
2026 Asian Australian Leadership Awards
12 November 2026
The Eveleigh by The Grounds
Locomotive Street, South Eveleigh
Sydney NSW
Tickets will be on sale shortly.
Eligibility
Nominees must identify as Asian-Australian be Australian citizens or permanent residents, residing in Australia or abroad to be considered for the Awards.
For the Under 25 Rising Star, nominees must be aged 25 or under in the year of nomination.
Judging Panel
Awardees are selected by an esteemed judging panel with an award winner for each category and an overall winner.
Winners
Category winners and the overall winner are announced at a Gala Dinner in Sydney in 2026.
Past Winners
Past winners include Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja; neuroscientist Dr Sonu Bhaskar; CEO of Media Diversity Australia Mariam Veiszadeh; barrister Lyma Nguyen; LPGA golfer and 2022 US Women's Open winner Minjee Lee; disability advocate Danny Hui; academic and superstar of STEM Dr Muneera Bano; broadcaster Benjamin Law; educator Eddie Woo, and many more.
2026 APPLICATIONS
Could you be the face of Asian-Australian leadership in 2026?
Nominations for the 2026 Awards are open!
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