TECHNOLOGY

AWARDS

2026 AUSTRALIAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

6 MAY 2026


The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards recognise the very best in technology innovation and excellence by organisations and individuals in the Australian not-for-profit (NFP) sector. The Awards acknowledge the accomplishments of these organisations and individuals and the improved product and/or service offerings brought to the NFP and broader community sector through technology. 

 

Awards attendees network with thought leaders, technology experts and sector organisations - with drinks and canapes in hand and 360-degree views of the city at sunset.


KEY DATES

NOMINATIONS OPEN

Tuesday 27 January 2026

NOMINATIONS CLOSE

6.00 pm (AEDT), Friday 13 March 2026

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Monday 6 April 2026

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Wednesday 6 May 2026

at The Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards 2026 Awards Ceremony (Level 42, Telstra Customer Insight Centre, Melbourne)


AWARDS CATEGORIES

NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR

OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a NFP organisation that has best showcased innovation through the use of technology to deliver programs or services that positively impact the community effectively.

BEST TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT BY A FIRST PEOPLES GROUP OR PERSON

This award recognises excellence in the use or development of technology by a First Peoples group or person to connect with and impact local communities positively.

BEST ACCIDENTAL

IT PERSON

This award recognises a volunteer or staff member who has made an exemplary

contribution to the NFP sector and has positively impacted the lives of others by

taking responsibility for their organisation’s IT, despite it not originally being a

formal part of their role.

TECHNOLOGY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This award recognises a volunteer who, through the use of technology, has made an exemplary voluntary contribution to the NFP sector and has positively impacted the lives of others through their volunteering activities.

BEST USE OF DATA FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT

This award recognises the innovative use of data to drive an organisation’s mission and culture, and how this data innovation has improved impact and service delivery.

TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

This award recognises a private sector business that has made a highly valued contribution to the NFP sector and the broader community through the use of technology.


2026 AWARDS JUDGES

DAVID CROSBIE

CEO, Community Council for Australia

JO SZCZEPANSKA

Human-Centred Design and Lived Experience Advocate

BRENZ SAUNDERS

Technologist and CEO, Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

AWARDS EMCEE

To Be Announced


SUBMISSIONS

All Submissions need to include the following:

1. Main Submission Document:

  • 1,500 words max.
  • PDF or Word (docx) format.
  • Clearly addresses the criteria listed for the Award category (consider using a structure of: Introduction; Problem/Opportunity; Solution; Impact).
  • Includes clear and compelling evidence of impact in the form of concrete data, testimonials or case studies, such as:
  • Quantifiable change (percentage increase/decrease, time saved)
  • The number of people engaged, supported or reached.
  • New activities, services or capabilities enabled
  • Behavioural, social, or organisational improvements (e.g., more trauma-informed practice)
  • Case studies, stories or testimonials from those directly impacted (e.g. service users, staff, or partners)
  • Independent evaluations, surveys, or feedback validating the outcomes
  • Before-and-after comparisons showing system-level or community change.

2. Your Logo:

A high-resolution or print-quality organisation logo in .jpg or .png format.

(This will be used at the Awards Ceremony and may be used for social media posts.)


3. An Image:

Showcasing or representing the project team or person nominated, or the community impacted.

(This will be used at the Awards Ceremony and may be used for social media posts.)


4. A Website Link:

To your project landing page or organisations home page.


5. (Optional) Supporting Documentation:

Documents or Multi-media link to any relevant content or audio/visual video that support your application.

Images from the 2025 Technology Awards

PURCHASE

YOUR TICKET

Ticket sales and pricing for the 2026 Technology for Social Justice Conference will be available from February 2026.