This year’s awards night will be a cocktail-style event with substantial canapes and open bar, which we’re excited to be hosting at CIT Woden.

Our award categories recognise that great educators are great unionists too:

AEU Emerging Activist Award – Celebrating newer members making an impact
AEU School Assistant Activist Award – Recognising the vital contributions of our school assistants
AEU CIT Activist Award – Honouring activism in our CIT sector
AEU Cultural Integrity Award – Acknowledging those promoting cultural integrity in education
AEU Friend of Public Education Award – Recognising public education champions outside our membership
AEU Advocate of the Year Award – Celebrating exemplary union leadership and activism

Nominate here: 2026 AEU Awards Night Nomination Form – Fill out form

• Early bird tickets: $60 (available until 31 May)
• Standard tickets: $80 (from 1 June)
• Ticket sales close: 13 June (unless sold out earlier)

Connect with colleagues, celebrate achievements, and enjoy an evening that recognises the heart of our union – our members.

We can’t wait to see you there!