IEAA Excellence Awards

The IEAA Excellence Awards recognise outstanding contributions by individuals and teams in the international education sector in Australia. The Awards recognise the passion and dedication of our colleagues and peers and provide a benchmark of excellence and good practice for the international education community.

Award categories include:

  • Distinguished Contribution
  • Excellence in Leadership
  • Tony Adams Rising Star
  • Best Practice
  • Innovation
  • Professional Commentary
  • Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis

Nominations will open in June and winners will be announced at the Opening Plenary.

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Key dates

9 February - Call for proposals opens

20 March - Call for proposals closes

April - Registration open

June - Program released

31 July - Super early bird registration closes

18 September - Early bird registration closes

27 - 30 October – AIEC 2026