2026 Engagement Australia Excellence Awards

Join us for an evening of celebration as we reveal the winners of our annual Excellence Awards for Engagement, honoring the most impactful and purpose-driven engagement leaders from Australia and New Zealand.

The night will feature pre-dinner drinks, canapés, and a two-course meal at Customs House, Queen Street Brisbane

Time: 6.00 – 10.00pm

Cost: Individual Ticket $285 (+ booking fee and GST) / Table of 10 $2,500 (+booking fee and GST)

Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Cocktaiil

Keynote Speaker

Professor Deborah Terry AC

Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Queensland

Professor Deborah Terry AC is a highly experienced leader in the Australian university sector – and an internationally recognised scholar in psychology.

Professor Terry has served as Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Queensland since August 2020. Prior to this, she was Vice-Chancellor of Curtin University in Western Australia, from 2014 to 2020. Professor Terry is also a former Chair of the Board of Universities Australia.

She was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in January 2024 for her eminent service to tertiary education and to the community.

Sponsorship

Excellence Awards Dinner Sponsorship

Position your brand at the forefront of sector celebration. Sponsorship of the Excellence Awards Dinner offers high-impact visibility among senior university leaders, government representatives, and changemakers driving engagement and innovation. Benefits include logo placement, brand recognition across event communications, and direct association with a values-led event that champions excellence across the tertiary sector.

Thank You to Our Sponsors