Submit Nominations for French-Australian Excellence Awards

Deadline: 21-Sep-2026

The French-Australian Excellence Awards recognise individuals, teams, and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the Franco-Australian community and strengthened the relationship between France and Australia. Now in its sixth edition, the awards celebrate achievements across a wide range of fields, including arts and culture, science, business, sustainability, community service, sports, and leadership. The awards highlight creativity, innovation, and positive impact while recognising contributions that benefit Australian society and the broader relationship between France and Australia.

About the French-Australian Excellence Awards

The French-Australian Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements and impact of people and organisations contributing to the Franco-Australian community. The awards recognise diverse forms of excellence, from cultural and scientific innovation to entrepreneurship, business leadership, community engagement, and environmental initiatives. The programme aims to highlight contributions that strengthen connections between the two countries and enrich the Franco-Australian community. What Do the Awards Recognise? The awards recognise distinguished achievements that demonstrate excellence, creativity, innovation, and positive impact.

Areas of recognition include:

- Arts and culture. - Gastronomy. - Entrepreneurship. - Sustainability and environmental stewardship. - International trade. - Research and innovation. - Community service. - Sports. - Women in STEM. - Leadership. Arts and Culture The awards recognise contributions to arts and culture that help promote and strengthen Franco-Australian connections. Nominees may be recognised for achievements that contribute to cultural exchange, cultural promotion, and the enrichment of the Franco-Australian community. Gastronomy Gastronomy is another area recognised by the awards. Individuals, teams, and organisations making meaningful contributions through culinary arts may be considered for recognition for their achievements and impact within the Franco-Australian community. Entrepreneurship The awards highlight entrepreneurial achievements that contribute to business growth and strengthen connections between France and Australia. Nominees may be recognised for developing successful businesses, creating opportunities, or making meaningful contributions through entrepreneurship. Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship Environmental initiatives and sustainability achievements are also recognised. Nominees may demonstrate positive environmental impact through initiatives that contribute to sustainability and environmental stewardship while strengthening the broader Franco-Australian community. International Trade The awards recognise achievements in international trade that contribute to economic and commercial connections between France and Australia. This category highlights contributions that support stronger links between the two countries through trade and business activity. Research and Innovation Research breakthroughs and innovative achievements are another focus of the awards. Researchers and innovators may be recognised for contributions that demonstrate creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact while contributing to the relationship between France and Australia. Community Service The awards recognise individuals, teams, and organisations that contribute to community building and service. Nominees may be recognised for initiatives that strengthen communities and make meaningful contributions to the Franco-Australian community. Sports Achievements in sports are also recognised through the French-Australian Excellence Awards. The awards provide an opportunity to highlight individuals and organisations whose sporting achievements contribute to the community and strengthen Franco-Australian connections. Women in STEM The awards include a dedicated category recognising women in STEM. This category highlights women who have demonstrated excellence and meaningful contributions in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics while contributing to the Franco-Australian community. Leadership Leadership is another recognised area of excellence. Nominees may be recognised for demonstrating leadership and creating positive impact within their field and the Franco-Australian community. Who Is Eligible for Recognition?

Eligibility extends to

- Individuals. - Teams. - Organisations. Nominees must have demonstrated excellence in their field and made a meaningful contribution to the Franco-Australian community. Achievements may come from a wide range of professional, cultural, scientific, community, sporting, or entrepreneurial activities. What Achievements Can Be Recognised? Nominees may be recognised for achievements including: - Promoting French or Franco-Australian culture. - Contributions to culinary arts. - Business growth and entrepreneurship. - Environmental and sustainability initiatives. - Research breakthroughs. - Scientific or technological innovation. - Community-building initiatives. - Sporting achievements. - Leadership. - Contributions by women in STEM. The awards are designed to recognise diverse forms of excellence and impact. Focus on Creativity and Innovation Creativity and innovation are important themes across the awards. The programme highlights achievements that introduce new ideas, approaches, or solutions and demonstrate a positive impact on the community, Australian society, or the relationship between France and Australia. Strengthening France-Australia Relations The French-Australian Excellence Awards provide recognition for contributions that strengthen ties between France and Australia. Through recognition across cultural, scientific, business, environmental, community, and other fields, the awards highlight the many ways individuals and organisations contribute to the Franco-Australian relationship. Why the Awards Matter The awards provide an oppo