2026 AUSTRALIAN WEDDING AWARDS™ - The STAR GRAND Brisbane

🌟 Celebrate Business Excellence in the Australian Wedding Industry

Step Into the Spotlight of Australia’s Most Respected Wedding Industry Awards

The Australian Wedding Awards™ stands as the ultimate celebration of business excellence across Australia’s vibrant wedding industry. Recognised as the nation’s most trusted and authentic awards program, it honours businesses that exemplify professionalism, innovation, and exceptional client service.

But the Awards are more than recognition — they’re an opportunity for growth.
Every participating business benefits from the exclusive 100PLUS Business Audit, a powerful diagnostic tool that identifies where your business shines and where you can strengthen your performance. This insight equips you with a roadmap to build a smarter, stronger, and more resilient business future.

Why You Should Get Involved

• 🏆 National Recognition: Be celebrated as one of Australia’s best in your field.
• 💡 Business Insight: Receive valuable feedback through your 100PLUS Business Audit — designed to help you refine operations and boost performance. Supplied to your inbox before end of January 2027.
• 📈 Growth Opportunities: Gain credibility, trust, and visibility among peers and clients.
• 🌟 Catch Up and reacquaint with old friends from previous years and an opportunity make new friends with likeminded business owners.
• 🤝 Networking & Connection: Join industry leaders and innovators for a night of celebration and collaboration.
• 💬 Ongoing Support: Access optional one-on-one audit reviews to maximise your business improvement potential. The one-on-one review of your Business Audit is available for an additional $55.00 for an anticipated hour duration phone review. This is separate from the $97.00 Pre-Registration / Business Audit fee and can be booked after the Awards if you would like a personalised, in-depth review of your audit results. This is only available up until 30th June 2026.

Automatic Qualification

All PODIUM FINISHERS — that’s #1 WINNERS, #2 HIGHLY COMMENDED, and TOP3*— from their regional Wedding Industry Awards™ automatically qualify as Finalists for the 2025 Australian Wedding Awards™.

🥂 The Night of Nights — 2025 Australian Wedding Awards™

📍 Venue: The STAR GRAND Brisbane - Queens Wharf Brisbane, 33 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
📅 Date: Wednesday, 6th January 2027

⏰ Time: 6.00pm till 11.30pm
👗 Dress Code: Black-Tie, Red-Carpet Gala
🍽️ Experience: 4-Course Dinner | 5-Hour Drink Package | Dancing & Networking

This prestigious evening celebrates the very best of the best — a national gathering of excellence that honours professionalism, creativity, and business mastery.

Can’t make it in person? No problem!
We’re offering a LIVE VIDEO FEED so every finalist — and their family, friends, and staff — can share in the excitement no matter where they are in Australia.

LIVE Event or LIVE Video Feed: $365 + BF per person or per category (separate from pre-registration)
(Example: 2 registrations = 2 x event tickets or 2 x category entries)

📌 NOTE: Tickets are NOT REFUNDABLE!!

📺 Both options offer full engagement and recognition — ensuring that no one is left out of the celebration.

🎖️ Every Registered Finalist Receives

• Acrylic Plaque (presented on the night or mailed post-event)
• Digital Marketing Collateral to promote your achievement
• 100PLUS Business Audit (delivered to your inbox by end of January 2026)
• Optional One-on-One Audit Review for $55 — for tailored, strategic feedback (This is only available up until 30th June 2027)

(Note: separate from $97 Pre-Registration / Business Audit fee )

📝 How to Secure Your Place

1. Click the “BOOK NOW” tab to purchase your ticket — 1 ticket per category nominated.
2. Confirm your business details, including mailing address and mobile number.
3. Register separately for each business category, or purchase multiple tickets if you’re entering multiple categories. There are 70 Categories.

📌 Example: Register for three (3) categories = three (3) tickets for three (3) attendees.

Registration Deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025

🏨 Accommodation

For those wishing to stay at the Sofitel Wentworth, use booking code2601AUSWED for preferential rates.
(We recommend comparing accommodation sites to ensure the best value!)

✨ In Summary

The Australian Wedding Awards™ isn’t just an accolade — it’s an investment in your business success.
It’s your chance to:
✅ Benchmark your business against the best.
✅ Gain meaningful insight through professional auditing.
✅ Build visibility and credibility in a trusted national forum.
✅ Celebrate your achievements with the entire Australian wedding community.

Take the step.

Celebrate, Learn, and Grow with Australia’s most respected recognition platform for wedding professionals.