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Recognising excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions to international education in Australia.

ISANA Awards

Awards of Excellence

The ISANA Awards celebrate the individuals and institutions who are making an outstanding difference in the lives of international students. Presented at the conference gala dinner on 8 September 2026.

1

ISANA Outstanding Practitioner Award

Recognises an individual who has demonstrated excellence in professional practice and made an outstanding contribution to supporting international students through their work.

2

Innovation in International Education Award

Recognises innovative initiatives, programs, technologies or practices that have transformed international education and improved student outcomes.

3

ISANA Research and Evidence AwardISANA Research and Evidence Award

Recognises outstanding research, evaluation or evidence-informed practice that advances international education and improves outcomes for international students.

4

ISANA Vision and Leadership Award

Recognises an individual who has demonstrated visionary leadership, inspired positive change and made a significant contribution to the advancement of international education.

5

ISANA Partnership Excellence Award

Recognises outstanding collaborations between organisations that have delivered measurable benefits for international students, institutions or the international education sector.

6

ISANA Student Experience, Access and Inclusion Award

Recognises initiatives that improve international student success through excellence in student experience, equity, inclusion, belonging, wellbeing and participation.

7

ISANA Excellence in Global Citizenship and Community Engagement Award

Recognises initiatives that strengthen connections between international students and local communities while promoting intercultural understanding, community engagement and global citizenship.

8

ISANA Distinguished Service Award

Recognises an individual whose sustained leadership and exceptional contribution have significantly advanced international education and the international student community over an extended period.

Award Criteria

All nominees must meet general eligibility requirements and award-specific criteria.

Outstanding Practitioner Award

Innovation in International Education Award

Emerging Researcher Award

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How to Nominate

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Nominations

15 August 2026

Nominations Close

8 September 2026

Gala Dinner & Awards

Nomination forms are available for download below. Completed forms should be submitted to President@isana.org.au

Downloads

Access the nomination form and awards guidelines below.

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Awards Guidelines & Nomination Form

Download the official ISANA Awards 2026 nomination form and submit your completed application to President@isana.org.au.

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Nominations

15 August 2026

Nominations Close

8 September 2026

Gala Dinner & Awards