Nominations are open for this year’s 2026 Maxima Awards.
This year, we are taking the Maxima Awards national, bringing our network from across the country to celebrate and recognise the people, employers, and partners we work with.
Together, we’ll celebrate excellence across thirteen award categories, honouring the individuals and employers who make Maxima’s work possible; including three new awards to acknowledge the Banking sector and our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) participants and host employers.
We are proud to welcome back Mas National as the Gold Sponsor for the Awards Night to be held on Thursday 29th of October at the Adelaide Convention Centre, streaming live to our interstate finalists and audiences.
AWARD CATEGORIES & STREAMS
Group Training
⭐ Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
⭐ Banking Industry Trainee of the Year (NEW)
⭐ Construction Industry Apprentice of the Year
⭐ First Nations Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
⭐ Local Government Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
⭐ School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Recruitment Services
⭐ Labour Hire Employee of the Year
⭐ Temporary Employee of the Year
⭐ Community-based Employee of the Year
Inclusive Employment Australia (NEW)
⭐ Inclusive Employment Participant of the Year (NEW)
⭐ Inclusive Employment Achievement Award (NEW)
Employer Recognition Award
⭐ Host Employer of the Year
⭐ Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award
Submit your Nominations Today!
Nominations close Friday 18 September 2026
Download the Group Training and Recruitment Services Nomination Pack
Click here to submit a Nomination Form for Group Training or Recruitment Services
Download the Inclusive Employment Australia Nomination Pack
Click here to submit a Nomination Form
For any questions regarding the 2026 Maxima Awards and the nominations process, please email marketing@maxima.com.au.