Last Chance to Enter the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards
The final extended deadline for the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards will close this Friday 8 May. Discover why recognition matters and how to put your best work forward.
With just 5 days left until entries close – there is still time to enter the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards.
The final extended deadline will close on Friday 8 May 2026, giving designers, studios and organisations one final chance to submit their work this week.
For more than six decades, the Awards have recognised design that shapes industries, influences behaviour and improves lives. Under this year’s theme, “Design that Leads” the focus is on work that goes beyond execution to deliver meaningful impact.
If you’ve been developing a project that solves a problem, improves an experience or delivers meaningful outcomes, now is the time to put it forward.
Across architecture, product design, digital, service and strategy, the Awards celebrate projects that lead with insight, innovation and impact – shaping how we live, work and connect.
Submit your entry now – and take your place among those leading by design.
Meet the 2026 Jury
The 2026 Australian Good Design Awards Jury brings together global perspectives, deep expertise and a shared commitment to recognising work that makes a difference.
For entrants, this is a rare opportunity to have their work seen by some of the most respected voices in design.
Visibility and Market Advantage
Winning an Award doesn’t just celebrate a project – it amplifies it.
From small teams to large organisations, recipients consistently point to increased visibility, stronger stakeholder confidence and clearer positioning in competitive markets.
Johnny Rogers, Partner – Future Friendly, describes the distinction:
“It is the only Awards program that truly understands the weight of design impact – while other awards might reward the final aesthetic polish, the Australian Good Design Awards reward the integrity of the journey.”
Similarly, Greg Bosnich, Director of PR & Corporate – Volvo Car Australia, highlights the broader impact:
“Being recognised with an Australian Good Design Award gives our staff and our retail network a sense of great achievement. It also provides our brand and product credence in a saturated market.”
Final Chance to Enter
There’s still time to submit your work – but the window is closing.
Final entries will be accepted until Friday 8 May 2026.
If you’ve been working toward submission or thought you’d missed your chance, this is your moment to act.
Key Dates
Final Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026
Awards Ceremony: Friday 9 October 2026, ICC Sydney
For detailed information on fees and submission guidelines, see Timeline and Fees.
