Brolga Awards 2026 important dates
| Nominations open: | 20 March 2026 |
| Nominations close: | Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
Business standards, specific category standards and accommodation standards to be submitted by Non QTF accredited or official Star Rated entrants. Note: The Standards need to be verified and accepted prior to finalising your submission in the Awards portal. | To be submitted via the Awards portal no later than: Monday 19 August 2026. |
| Free assistance program | Various dates please see the Support for entrants page. |
| Submissions due: | 11.59pm Wednesday 9 September 2026. |
| Judging | September 2026. |
| Brolga Awards gala event. | Saturday 14 November 2026 (Alice Springs). |
| Australian Tourism Awards gala event. | 19 February 2027 (Geelong). |