2026 AGRIAs submissions are now open! Participation information has been shared with AAGE members and any queries can be directed to awards@aage.com.au.

2026 winners will be announced at the annual AAGE Gala Dinner on Thursday 12th November at the Hilton Sydney during the 2026 AAGE Annual Conference.

​The award categories for the 2026 AGRIAs are as follows:

• ​​​​Will Spensley Memorial Award for Innovation - Employer Member Category*
• ​​​​Will Spensley Memorial Award for Innovation - Associate Member Category*
• Outstanding Integrated Marketing Campaign*
• Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Initiative* 
• Outstanding Early Careers Team* 
• Outstanding Careers Service*
• Outstanding Industry Partner*
• Outstanding Graduate Program (Graduate intakes under 50)
• Outstanding Graduate Program (Graduate intakes over 50)
• Outstanding Intern Program (Intern intakes under 50)
• Outstanding Intern Program (Intern intakes over 50)
• Outstanding Graduate Recruiter (Large Program)
• ​Outstanding Graduate Recruiter (Medium Program)
• Outstanding Graduate Recruiter (Small Program)
• Most Popular Exhibitor

​*Indicates submission-based entries. 2026 submissions opened on Wednesday 1st July 2026 and close on Friday 28th August 2026.