QUEENSLAND RESILIENT AUSTRALIA AWARDS 2026

Welcome to the Queensland chapter of the Resilient Australia Awards 2026, celebrating the everyday heroes helping make Queensland stronger.

Extreme weather is part of life here, but so is our spirit.

Queenslanders come together to prepare, respond and recover side by side. These awards recognise the local ideas, leadership and practical actions that keep communities safe and connected, before, during and after disasters.

If you’re building resilience in your community, we’d love to hear your story.

Queensland State Convenor Faye Gibson is passionate about championing the people and projects making a real difference across our communities.

Faye is keen to hear your story and to support you every step of the way. From shaping your idea through to submitting your nomination for the Resilient Australia Awards 2026.

If you’re doing meaningful work to help Queensland prepare for, respond to, or recover from disasters, Faye would love to connect and help bring your efforts into the spotlight.

Email: getready@qra.qld.gov.au

Resilient Australia Award Categories

	Business Award: Queensland businesses play a vital role in building resilient communities. The Business Award recognises companies that support preparedness, innovative technology and community preparedness, showing leadership in the face of extreme weather and disasters.
	Government Award: Queensland Government teams are encouraged to nominate projects that strengthen community resilience and preparedness.
	Local Government Award: Queensland councils are encouraged to nominate local projects and initiatives that strengthen community resilience.
	School Award: Queensland schools play a powerful role in shaping resilient communities, starting with our young people. Schools are encouraged to nominate projects that build preparedness, wellbeing and connection, both in the classroom and beyond.
	Photography Award: Queenslanders are invited to help tell the powerful stories of disaster resilience through our Photography Award, capturing moments of strength, connection and recovery across Queensland.
	Commnity Award: Queenslanders know that resilience starts at the grassroots. The Community Award celebrates the everyday people, local groups and volunteers who step up to help their neighbours and communities prepare, respond and recover.
	Mental Health & Wellbeing Award: Queensland organisations and community groups supporting mental health and wellbeing are encouraged to nominate their programs and initiatives.

Meet the Queensland Judging Panel

The Queensland Resilient Australia Awards Judging Panel brings together a team of experienced leaders in disaster management. With representatives from Australian Red Cross, Queensland Government and Queensland Police Service, the panel draws on extensive knowledge and firsthand experience across all aspects of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.

Key Activity Dates – Resilient Australia Awards 2026

Date	Activity
Tuesday 10 March	Submissions open
Tuesday 2 June	Submissions close for jurisdictional award categories
16 June – 14 July	State and territory judging period
23 June – 7 July	People’s Choice voting – Resilient Australia Photography Award
Friday 17 July	Submissions close for National Research for Impact Award
17 July – 30 September	State and territory award ceremonies
21 July – 29 September	National judging period
2 October – 9 October	National ceremony invitations sent
18 November – 2 December	National Resilient Australia Awards Ceremony