Join us for the 2026 APS Data Awards Gala Dinner!

Celebrate excellence in public sector data innovation at the 2026 APS Data Awards Gala Dinner. Enjoy an evening recognising outstanding achievements from across the Australian Public Service.

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: QT Hotel, Canberra 

Early bird tickets have been extended, so it’s the perfect time to secure your seat. 

Visit the  2026 APS Data Awards Gala Night  page for ticket details and event information. 

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Award categories

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Data Leadership and Capability Building 

Celebrating impactful leadership within the data landscape.

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Data Sharing and Partnerships

Recognising cross-agency or cross-sector collaborations that unlock value through data sharing or integration.

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Data Science and Analytics

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

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Data Visualisation and Storytelling

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

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Data Systems and Innovation

Celebrating excellence and impact in data system design, engineering and responsible innovation.  

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Early Data Career

Recognising the rising stars in the data landscape.

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Diversity and Inclusion in Data

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