The India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) is the largest ecosystem connecting government, industry, and community to advance the Australia–India relationship. For over a decade, IABCA has celebrated the people and organisations driving collaboration, trade, innovation, and cultural exchange across both nations.

At the heart of this ecosystem lies the IABCA Awards — a flagship initiative that recognises and amplifies stories of bilateral success. Through ten diverse categories spanning science, research, social impact, innovation, and the circular economy, the Awards honour the individuals and enterprises shaping our shared future.

Submitting an IABCA nomination is completely free and entirely online. Entries close on 30 January 2026. Finalists will be announced in late March 2026, with winners unveiled during the 2026 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia, in August 2026 — a weeklong celebration of leadership, partnership, and creative diplomacy.

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2026 IABCA Awards Categories

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- Australia India Impact Award

- Australia India Science, Research & Development Award

- Businesswoman of the Year 

- Managing Director or Business Leader of the Year

- Community Services Excellence Award

- Emerging Leader of the Year Award 

- Excellence in Trade, Investment & Partnerships 

- Excellence in Innovation

- Large Business of the Year

- SME of the Year

- Lifetime Achievement of the Year (non-contested)

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2026 IABCA NOMINEE INFO PACK

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All entries are assessed by the IABCA Panel of Experts, which consists of industry experts from across India and Australia. 

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For nomination questions, please contact awards@gandhicreations.com.au