The 2026 Engagement Excellence Awards finalists represent outstanding community and stakeholder engagement from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Now it is your opportunity to help recognise the project that resonates most strongly with you.
Explore the 13 finalist projects and learn how they have responded to complex issues, brought diverse voices into decision-making and delivered meaningful outcomes for communities and stakeholders.
How to vote
- Review the finalist projects here.
- Select the one project you believe should receive the 2026 People’s Choice Award.
- Enter your email address and submit your vote.
Voting is open to Engagement Institute members and non-members. Each person may vote once and may select one finalist only.
Voting closes at 20:00 (AEDT) on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
The project receiving the highest number of valid votes will be named the 2026 People’s Choice Award winner and recognised at the Engagement Excellence Awards Gala Dinner during the Engagement Institute Annual Conference in Brisbane.
By submitting a vote, you agree to the People’s Choice Award Voting Terms and Conditions. Personal information is collected to administer the voting process, verify votes and protect the integrity of the Award. Please read our Collection Statement and Privacy Policy for further information.