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AI AcademicResearcher of the Year

This award recognises the AI academic/researcher who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All academics/researchers working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or has leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Consultant of the Year Enterprise

This award recognises the AI consultant who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All consultants working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or has leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Consultant of the Year SME

AI Female Leader of the Year Enterprise

This award recognises the female AI leader who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All female leaders working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or who have leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Female Leader of the Year SME

AI Leader of the Year Enterprise

This award recognises the AI leader who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All AI leaders working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or who have leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Leader of the Year SME

AI Rising Star of the Year Enterprise

This award recognises the AI rising star who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All rising stars working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or has leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Rising Star of the Year SME

AI Software Engineer of the Year

This award recognises the AI software engineer who has most successfully identified the uses and benefits of artificial intelligence for themselves, their organisations or their clients. All AI software engineers working in a business, organisation or institution that has facilitated the growth of AI in Australia or that has leveraged the benefits of AI to drive change are encouraged to apply.

AI Innovator Accountancy Services

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the accountancy services sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Aerospace Sector

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the aerospace sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Business Banking

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the banking sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Consumer Banking

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the consumer sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Cyber Security

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the cyber security sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Defence and National Security

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the defence and national security sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Energy Sector

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the energy sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Financial Services

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the financial services sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Healthcare

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the healthcare sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Human Resources

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the human resources sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Industrial Sector

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the industrial sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Information Technology

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the information technology sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Insurance

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the insurance sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Legal Practice

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in legal practice, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Legal Services Provider

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the legal services sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Materials Sector

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the materials sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Media and Communication Services

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the media and communications services sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Mortgage Broking

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the mortgage broking sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Property Investment

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the property investment sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Public Sector

This award recognises the most impactful use of artificial intelligence within a government organisation at the local, state or federal level, where AI has meaningfully improved public services, decision-making, or operational efficiency. All government agencies or departments leveraging AI to enhance public sector outcomes are encouraged to apply, regardless of jurisdiction or project size.

AI Innovator Real Estate

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the real estate sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

AI Innovator Start Up

This award recognises the most effective use of artificial intelligence by a start-up, either to deliver exceptional customer experiences or as a foundational enabler of business growth and scale. Early-stage businesses applying AI to transform operations or improve customer outcomes are encouraged to apply, irrespective of industry or location.

AI Innovator Utilities

This award recognises the AI innovation that has most successfully enabled business growth in the utilities sector, whether by improving internal efficiencies or by delivering customer outcomes. All businesses that have developed AI solutions to enhance their performance are encouraged to apply, irrespective of location or company size.

Best Application of Responsible AI

This award recognises the AI solution that has most successfully demonstrated autonomy while adhering to responsible and ethical frameworks, including security, transparency and regulatory compliance. Organisations deploying AI with integrity and responsibility are encouraged to apply, regardless of sector or company size.

Best Use of Agentic AI

This award recognises the most effective application of agentic AI, autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning, and acting, that has transformed business operations and delivered clear commercial outcomes. Organisations that have deployed agentic AI across areas such as design, testing, production or scoping are encouraged to apply, regardless of scale or sector.

Best Use of Agentic AI Start Up

This award recognises the most effective application of agentic AI, autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning, and acting by a start up, that has transformed business operations and delivered clear commercial outcomes. Early-stage companies leveraging agentic AI to scale or disrupt their industry are encouraged to apply, no matter their field or geographic location.

Best Use of AI Sustainability

This award recognises the AI-driven initiative that has made the greatest contribution to sustainability outcomes, including progress toward net-zero and the integration of environmental performance as a core success metric for a business. All organisations using AI to drive measurable sustainability impact are encouraged to apply, irrespective of industry or organisation size.

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Why nominate?

Nominating for the Australian AI Awards is more than entering a competition â€“ it's a career investment. Finalists gain national exposure through Accounting Times media coverage. Winners take home a credential that distinguishes them for years to come. The entire profession watches. Make sure they see you.

Key dates reminder

Don't wait. Submissions close Friday, 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. Finalists will be announced Monday, 24 August 2026. Winners revealed at the black-tie gala on Friday, 23 October 2026 at the Four Seasons Sydney.

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