Nominations are now open for the 2026 English Australia Awards!
The time is fast approaching to shine a spotlight on the outstanding people and initiatives driving excellence across the ELICOS sector, and we need your help to make it happen.
Across our industry, impact is created at every level. From teachers, student services staff, administrators, and academic managers to bold institutional initiatives that enhance quality and student experience. These contributions matter, and they deserve recognition.
If someone at your organisation is making a meaningful difference, or if your institution has delivered an initiative that stands out for its innovation or impact, now is the time to put them forward for an English Australia Award. Submit a nomination and help us celebrate the people and programs making a difference across our sector.
⏰ NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT 11.59PM ON WEDNESDAY 20 MAY.
Award recipients will be honoured at a special presentation during the 2026 English Australia Conference Gala Awards Dinner, taking place on 17 September in Melbourne. This is a night celebrating dedication, innovation, and impact across the ELICOS sector.
Take a moment to nominate a colleague or champion an initiative and celebrate the people and work that make our sector exceptional.
Nominations are now open for the following awards:
The Award for Academic Leadership celebrates those who make an outstanding contribution to quality in ELICOS through their work as an academic manager.
Generously sponsored by IELTS.
The Award for Innovation recognises new ideas and innovative approaches to any aspect of ELICOS delivery and institutions that foster a culture of creative problem-solving.
Generously sponsored by LanguageCert.
The Christine Bundesen AM Grant acknowledges the achievements and performance of key middle and upper middle managers within any department of an English Australia member college.
Generously supported by the late Christine Bundesen AM.
The John Gallagher Award recognises outstanding contributions to the ELICOS sector made by an individual working for an English Australia member college. It showcases people who give back to the sector.
The Anne Burns Action Research Grant celebrates an institution or teacher(s) who have integrated and sustained Action Research as part of their curriculum or professional development program.
Generously supported by Professor Anne Burns.
English Australia would also like to thank our award sponsors Pearson, who generously sponsor the Award for Contribution to Professional Practice, and Cambridge, who generously sponsor our Award for Action Research.
