2026 ARA Awards

Recognising Clarity in Reporting in Uncertain Times

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The ARA Awards aim to encourage open, honest and accountable annual reporting by organisations about what happened during the past year, both successes and failures, and the organisation’s plans for the future. This includes:

  • Timely and complete disclosures about key issues and events.

  • Detailed information on performance and financial goals, and actual achievements.

  • Thorough coverage of governance and sustainability matters.

Entries for the 2026 Australasian Reporting Awards are now open!

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Welcome to the

2026 Australasian Reporting Awards

Recognising Clarity in Reporting in Uncertain Times

The ARA Awards

General Award
Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards
Benchmark the overall quality of the content and presentation of the whole annual report.
Best of Industry Sector
Recognise the most outstanding Gold Award report in each industry sector.
Report of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding annual report entered.
Sustainability Reporting
Awards recognise commitment to sustainability and outstanding sustainability performance.
Special Awards
Recognises excellence in specific aspects of reporting such as governance, Integrated reporting and communication.
Read more about the Awards
1 Oct
2025
Entries Open
Submit your entry for the 2026 ARA Awards.
5 Dec
2025
Entries Close
Deadline for entries.
31 Jan
2026
Year-End Reports
Deadline to submit Entry Form.
Apr
2026
Bookings Open
Book for ARA events.
18 Jun
2026
Awards Dinner
Celebrate at the Awards Presentation Dinner.
19 Jun
2026
Reporting Seminar
Learn how to improve your reporting skills.
from
April 2026
Feedback Sessions
Book a feedback session.

2026 Checklist

  • Become an ARA Adjudicator

    Become an ARA Adjudicator

    Apply your knowledge of reporting by becoming an ARA Adjudicator. ARA invites inquiries from persons experienced in annual reporting.

  • ARA Practical Guide

    ARA Practical Guide

    The ARA Practical Guide to Preparing an Annual Report provides advice and handy hints to help produce high-standard annual report.

  • 2025 Award Results

    2025 Award Results

    Congratulations to all 2025 ARA Award recipients. View the results of the 2025 Awards and photos from the Awards Presentation Dinner.

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ARA gratefully acknowledges the support of

Sponsor Partners

CPA Australia - Sponsor Partner of the ARA

Supporter Partners

Alliance Partners

Tangelo - Sponsor Partner of the ARA
Business Council of Australia - Alliance Partner of the ARA
Rowland - Sponsor Partner of the ARA
Sum Product - Supporter Partner of the ARA
CtrlPrint - Sponsor Partner of the ARA
CPRA - Alliance Partner of the ARA
Nova - Sponsor Partner of the ARA
Spicers - Alliance Partner of the ARA