Nominations are now open for the 2026 IIA-Australia Excellence and Achievement Awards, recognising the individuals and teams whose leadership, innovation, service and professional impact are strengthening internal audit across Australia. From emerging practitioners to longstanding champions, these national awards celebrate achievement at every stage of the profession.
Midnight AEDT
Explore the categories below, review the eligibility requirements and nominate a deserving individual or team. Each award page includes the full criteria, prize information and nomination requirements.
The highest honour conferred by IIA-Australia, recognising an individual whose sustained leadership, advocacy and professional contribution have elevated internal audit in Australia and advanced good governance for the public good.
Recognising an individual who has made a significant contribution to their organisation’s performance through the delivery of a major strategic outcome while upholding the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Recognising superior and progressive contributions by an emerging professional who brings innovation, perspective and a strong commitment to governance, risk and assurance.
Recognising an internal audit function or team that excels in the provision of internal audit services, delivers meaningful organisational value and contributes to advancing the profession.
Recognising a member whose volunteer service, time and energy have made a valuable contribution to IIA-Australia, its members and the internal audit profession.
Recognising a person who has made a lifelong commitment to IIA-Australia and to the professional practice of internal auditing or a relevant professional discipline.
No nomination is required. These awards are determined solely by academic or examination performance and are presented at SOPAC®.
This award recognises the student who achieved the highest performance in the Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing during an academic year.
The merit award is judged solely on academic performance and is presented at SOPAC®.
Recognising the best overall test performance across all CIA® assessments in a calendar year, this award celebrates outstanding learning and professional achievement.
Nominate an individual or team whose leadership, service, innovation or professional contribution deserves national recognition. Nominations close at midnight AEDT on 2 November 2026.