Sikh Youth Australia

🏆 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

2026 Australian Sikh
Awards for Excellence

Let’s recognise our unsung Sikh heroes. After the massive success of
2023 and 2024, the awards return — bigger than ever.

They Are Back & Bigger Than Ever

After the massive success of 2023 and 2024, the Australian Sikh Awards for Excellence are officially returning for 2026! Moving forward, this spectacular celebration will take place every two years.

 

We need YOU to help us find our unsung heroes. Their incredible work needs to be recognised and celebrated on both the Australian and global stage. Know an outstanding Sikh Australian making a real difference? Anyone can nominate a deserving candidate from across the country to give their achievements the spotlight they deserve.

Find out more about the nomination process and explore the 8 award categories:
https://www.sikhawards.com.au/awards/#categories

Key Dates

📝

Nominations Close

14 June 2026

🎉

Gala Event

29 Aug 2026

5:30 PM Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

🏅

24 Finalists Announced

31 July 2026

8 AWARD CATEGORIES

Excellence Across Every Field

Excellence in Agriculture

Excellence in Arts, Culture & Music

Excellence in Business and Enterprise

Excellence in Community Service

Excellence in a Professional Field

Australian Sikh Woman of the Year

Excellence in Sports

Young Australian Sikh of the Year

Why the ASAE Matters

Honour Sikh Australians whose contributions deserve to be seen.

Increase understanding of Sikh faith, values and culture across wider Australia.

Visit sikhawards.com.au for full details

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