APMP ANZ 2026 Awards
Shining a light on your great work
The APMP ANZ Chapter Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of our members, and the impact they’re having in the proposal profession.
Whether it’s a standout bid win, a team that lifts everyone around them, or a contribution that pushes the profession forward, we want to hear about it.
Ready to nominate? Fill in the form below and help us shine a light on the people behind the work.
How the nominations work
Choose your award category and check eligibility (details are in each category below).
Answer three questions (max 750 words per question).
Submit your nomination via the form on this page.
We pre-screen nominations to confirm they meet the pre-qualification criteria (each response must be within the form, not exceed 750 words per question and fall within the eligibility period).
Independent judging: nominations are assessed by an international panel from non-affiliated APMP Chapters to keep the process fair and unbiased.
Key dates
Nominations open: 9am (AEST) 2 February 2026
Nominations close: 5pm (AEST) 7 March 2026
Finalists announced: 7 April 2026
Winners revealed: Gala Night, 6 May 2026
Award categories
High Impact Award (Individual)
For an individual proposal professional who has made an excellent contribution to the outcome of a specific bid, or the outcome of an initiative that enhances your organisation’s bid capabilities during the eligibility period.
Provide an overview of your achievements (or the nominee’s achievements) in terms of the specific bid or initiative introduced (750 words)
What was the impact and extent of these achievements on your or the nominee’s career, team, workplace or client/s and why? (750 words)
How have your achievements or the nominee’s achievements demonstrated proposal industry best practice? (750 words)
Proposal Team or Collaboration Award (Team)
For cohesive, effective proposal team that demonstrates industry best practices, thought leadership, and a commitment to the professional development of its members during the eligibility period.
Provide an overview of your team’s achievements (or the nominated team’s achievements) in terms of effectiveness, collaboration and leadership (750 words)
What was the impact and extent of these achievements on your or the nominee’s team, workplace, proposal, client/s and why? (750 words)
How have your team's achievements or the nominated team’s achievements demonstrated industry best practice? (750 words)
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Emerging Professional Award (Individual)
For an individual that is new (3 years or less) to the proposal profession who has made a significant impact during the eligibility period.
Provide an overview of your journey and achievements (or the nominee’s journey and achievements) during your career in the proposal profession (750 words)
What was the impact and extent of these achievements on your or the nominee’s career, team, workplace or client/s and why? (750 words)
How have your achievements or the nominee’s achievements demonstrated industry best practice? (750 words)
Proposal Industry Contributor Award (Individual or Team)
For an individual or team who has/have made a significant contribution or impact towards promoting and advancing the proposal profession during the eligibility period.
Provide an overview of your achievements (or the nominee's achievements) in terms of promoting and advancing the proposal profession (750 words)
What was the impact of these achievements and contribution/s to the proposal profession and/or industry and why? (750 words)
How have your achievements or the nominee’s achievements demonstrated industry best practice? (750 words)
Eligibility period for all awards: May 2024 to March 2026 (from the last conference through to the end of the current nomination period).
Nominations close: 5pm (AEST) 7 March 2026
2026 APMP ANZ Award nomination form
Before you start your nomination, we recommend taking a quick look through the FAQs below. They include handy drafting tips, word limit guidance, and a few practical pointers on how to use the form fields to their full potential. You’ll also find important information you may want to consider when shaping your responses. Once you’ve had a read, you’ll be ready to draft with confidence and submit a nomination that’s clear, consistent, and easy for the judges to assess.
FAQs
When do nominations open and close?
Nominations open at 9am (AEST) 2 February 2026 and close at 5pm (AEST) 7 March 2026.
Hot tip: Note daylight saving in your time zone and ensure you submit by 5pm AEST.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. The questions are written to work whether you’re nominating yourself or someone else (you’ll see “your achievements or the nominee’s achievements” in the form).
Can I nominate someone else?
Yes. If you’re nominating someone else, make sure you have their okay to share details and that they’re happy to be contacted if needed.
How long are the nominations?
Each award has three questions, with a maximum of 750 words per question, plus a nominee bio no greater than 200 words.
What is the eligibility period?
For the 2026 awards, the eligibility period is May 2024 to March 2026 (from the last conference through to the end of the current nomination period). Nominations close: 7 March 2026.
How are nominations judged?
Nominations are scored out of 50: 10 points per question, plus overall scoring for evidence and quality. Judging is conducted by an international panel from non-affiliated APMP Chapters to ensure the process is fair and unbiased.
Do I need to be an APMP member?
No. You do not need to be an APMP member to submit a nomination for individual or group awards, but we strongly encourage APMP members to nominate.
Can I submit a group nomination?
Yes. You can submit a group nomination, and no one needs to be an APMP member to nominate or be nominated (including for group awards). If you are submitting a Group Award nomination, please use the name and email of the key contact for communications regarding the group nomination and provide the name of your team, the names of the members of your team, and the roles of each team member in the relevant field in the form.
When will finalists be announced?
Finalists will be announced on 7 April 2026.
When and where are winners announced?
Awards will be presented at the APMP ANZ Conference Gala Night on 6 May 2026.
What happens after I submit?
We’ll pre-screen nominations to confirm eligibility, then provide eligible nominations to the judging panel for evaluation.
Can I include supporting material?
No. Supporting documents are not accepted. Your nomination must be fully contained within the form, and each of the three responses is limited to a maximum of 750 words.
Can I format my response?
No. The form does not allow formatting such as bullet points, indents, or tables. It requires a simple text response, so we recommend writing in a clear narrative style.
Hot tip: Draft your responses in a Word document first, confirm you’re within the word limits, and make sure you’re not using bullets, tables, or other formatting conventions. Then copy and paste your final text into the form fields on the website.
Can current and past APMP ANZ Committee members and volunteers nominate for an award?
Yes. Our committee members and volunteers are often very proactive in supporting APMP ANZ initiatives, and they are not conflicted from, and are encouraged to nominate. Submissions are judged by an independent international judging panel that is not affiliated with the APMP ANZ Chapter.
How do I write a strong nomination?
If you’re not sure where to start, you may wish to use a simple structure to keep your responses clear and easy to score. For each question, you may wish to consider covering:
The challenge or context: What was happening, and why did it matter?
Actions: What did the nominee (or team) do, and what was their specific role?
Outcomes: What changed as a result?
Impact: Why was it important, and who benefited (team, client, organisation, community, profession)?
What makes it best practice: What did they do particularly well, or differently?
To lift the quality of nominations, we encourage you to include evidence within your responses rather than leaving it implied. This can be simple and practical, for example: results or metrics (where appropriate), concrete examples, client or stakeholder feedback, testimonials, quality improvements, time savings, capability uplift, or meaningful professional contributions.
Hot tip: Draft your answers in Word first, check you’re within the 750-word limit per question, then copy and paste into the form as plain text (no bullet points, indents or tables). Strong responses are typically 400–700 words.