The Indigenous Governance Awards share and promote success from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations around Australia.

There are three award categories for outstanding examples of governance in Indigenous-led organisations:

• Category 1: Non-incorporated organisations, initiatives or projects
• Category 2: Small to medium incorporated organisations (under $1 million in annual revenue)
• Category 3: Large incorporated organisations ($1 million and over in annual revenue)

Prizes

$20,000 for winners of each category.

All finalists receive an awards package:

• A Reconciliation Australia award to commemorate their achievement
• Travel for two members to attend the awards event
• An opportunity to participate in a governance professional development workshop facilitated by AIGI during the week of the awards event
• An opportunity to network with fellow finalists at an in-person meet and greet
• A communications package of photos and footage from the judges' site visit to their organisation
• Promotional coverage, including on the awards website

Nominations close 11:59pm Friday 20 February 2026

Applications close 11:59pm AEDT Friday 6 March 2026

• Phone: 02 6153 4400
• Email: iga@reconciliation.org.au