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17 November 2026
National Arboretum Canberra
Nominate for the National Awards
Be part of the celebration and nominate today!
Whether large-scale or locally focused, every nomination contributes to telling the story of a sector delivering excellence and innovation every day. Awards are across four streams recognising the people, projects, and partnerships shaping the future of community housing.
By nominating, you help ensure outstanding work is recognised, valued, and shared across the sector. Showcasing achievement and highlight the work of organisations and individuals improving housing outcomes across Australia.
The Awards
Awards are across four streams. Select a category to find out more.
CHP EXCELLENCE AWARDS
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
COLLABORATION AWARD
General eligibility: All nominees must meet the eligibility criteria of the selected award which can vary. Each organisation may submit one nomination per category and no more than four nominations in total.
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Nomination fee​: A nomination fee of $100 (ex GST) applies to each submission. Payment is by credit card at the time of submission. A system-generated receipt is provided automatically. Have a valid credit card ready before you begin it is required to finalise your nomination.
Nomination Overview
Before you submit
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Download the criteria PDF
Review the full award criteria for your chosen category before starting your nomination. Each award has its own PDF with detailed requirements.
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Prepare your submission
Responses should be 200–300 words per question, 1,200 words maximum. Prepare a high-resolution JPEG image (min 300 dpi) and any supporting evidence.
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Obtain internal approval
Ensure all internal approvals are obtained before submitting, including approval to nominate and to use any images or supporting material.
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Submit & pay online
Complete the online nomination form. A nomination fee of $100 (ex GST) applies per submission, payable by credit card at time of submission. Have your card ready before you begin.
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