Excellence Awards

The IEAA Excellence Awards were established in 2008 to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams in building Australia's reputation for quality and innovation in international education. Each year, nominations open in June and the Excellence Awards are presented at the annual Australian International Education Conference held in October.

Award Categories
Learn about the IEAA Excellence Awards categories, and download Nomination Forms.

Hall of Fame
See every past winner of the IEAA Excellence Awards.

Award Winners 2025
See the most recent winners of the IEAA Excellence Awards, presented annually at the Australian International Education Conference.

Submit Your Nomination (login required)
Download the nomination form on the Award Categories page, fill it out, and then submit your nomination here.

Nominations for the 2026 IEAA Excellence Awards are now open

Anyone in international education can be nominated, but nominations must be submitted by an IEAA member (except Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis, which is open to any nominator). Nominations close Sunday 12 July 2026.

How to Nominate

Step 1: Visit the Award Categories page and download the Nomination Form for the desired category
Step 2: Fill out the Nomination Form
Step 3: Submit the Nomination Form and any supporting documents