2026 APS Data Awards are coming soon!

The APS Data Awards recognise outstanding data-driven initiatives across the Australian Public Service (APS).

We're getting ready for the 2026 awards, with nominations set to open in the coming months.

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Award categories

1_Leadership

Celebrating leadership within the data landscape.

Data sharing icon

Recognising data sharing and the value of building partnerships in the use of data for public benefit.

Data Science icon

Using insights to leverage the value of data to inform key decisions.

Data visualisation icon

For outstanding data visualisations and innovative ways of telling the story your data holds.

Data engineering icon

For excellence in data system design and build.

Early data icon

Recognising the rising stars in the data landscape.

Inclusion icon

Using data to drive improved diversity and inclusion outcomes for Australia.