Categories

Please see below for more information on all of the Telecommunications Industry Excellence Award categories in 2026.
Innovation in Networks, Products and Technology (LGE)

Awarded for innovative network services, products, and technological breakthroughs that drive industry growth

Open to: Telecommunications network and infrastructure providers with more than 200 employees in Australia

Innovation in Networks, Products and Technology (SME)

Awarded for innovative network services, products, and technological breakthroughs that drive industry growth

Open to: Telecommunications and infrastructure providers with fewer than 200 employees in Australia

Contribution to Society

Awarded for improving the well-being of Australian society (including specific communities, such as First Nations communities) through the provision of telecommunications networks, products, or services.

Open to: All organisations

Commitment to Customer Service

Awarded for commitment to customer service

Open to: All organisations providing services to consumers and businesses

Consumer Champion Award

Awarded to an individual who has shown outstanding results in improving outcomes for consumers

Open to: All individuals

Innovation in Infrastructure, Security and Resilience

Awarded for advances in telecommunications network security and resilience

Open to: Telecommunications network operators, equipment suppliers, and infrastructure providers

Innovation in Mobile

Awarded for providing innovative mobile solutions,products, or technological advances

Open to: All organisations offering mobile networks, infrastructure, products, services and technology

Innovation in Satellite Services

Recognises excellence in the provision of satellite communications or satellite/space-related products and services in the Australian space industry

Open to: All satellite industry participants, inc. network operators, equipment and infrastructure providers, service providers, ground segment providers, consultants and researchers

Innovation in Vendor Technology

Awarded for an innovative telecommunications service or product provided by an equipment vendor

Open to: Telecommunications and IT equipment vendors

Communications Ambassador

Recognising an outstanding individual who has shown strong leadership and made a significant, sustained and positive contribution to the Australian communications industry

Open to: Individuals in leadership positions across the industry, including but not limited to carriers/carriage service providers, policymakers, regulators, and other industry participants

Congratulations to the 2026 Telecommunications Industry Excellence Award Finalists!

Winners will be announced at the Telecommunications Industry Excellence Awards black tie gala dinner on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at the Shangri-La Sydney.