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Key Dates
Everything you need to plan your nomination and your night, from submission deadlines through to the gala dinner.
Entry
Now Open
Nominations open Live
Submissions open across all award categories.
Jul 2026
Max Lay nominations close
Final date to submit nominations for the Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award.
Aug 2026
All other submissions close
Deadline for all remaining award category submissions.
judging
Sep – Oct 2026
Judge panel reviews
The independent Judge Review Panel assesses entries against the category descriptors.
Nov 2026
Finalists announced
Finalists revealed across all categories. Finalists must attend the dinner in person.
THE NIGHT
Nov 2026
Ticket sales open
Single tickets, tables and sponsorship packages become available.
Feb 2027
Ticket sales close
Unless sold out earlier, book early to avoid missing out.
18 Feb 2027
Awards gala dinner & ceremony
Winners announced at the gala dinner in Brisbane, 6:00 – 10:30 pm.