Excellence in Innovation SME Award / Nomination Form

FULL SUBMISSIONS REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2026.
You may nominate yourself or an industry colleague. A representative must be in attendance on the evening to collect the award. 
Winners will be announced at the presentation evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026

The Excellence in Innovation Award recognises an SME organisation that has demonstrated outstanding innovation through the development and successful implementation of a product, service, technology, process or business initiative that has advanced Australia's aviation, aerospace or space sectors. This award celebrates organisations that are transforming ideas into real-world outcomes through creativity, collaboration and technical excellence. Whether developed through research, commercialisation, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation or operational improvement, the innovation should demonstrate measurable impact and contribute to strengthening Australia's reputation as a global leader in aviation, aerospace and space innovation.