TECHNOLOGY

AWARDS

2026 AUSTRALIAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED THURSDAY 9th APRIL.

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

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Thursday 9 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.