2026 Nominees

All Nominations Are In!

The third and final round of nominations has been released! All nominations can now be viewed by clicking on the button below.

Well done to all those who have been nominated and recognised for the extraordinary contributions you make every day that enrich the lives of children and families nationwide. A big thank you as well to everyone who took the time to place a nomination this year.

Nominees have until 19 July 2026 to complete a supporting submission. Good luck everyone!

If your name is listed and you have not received a nomination notification email from Family Day Care Australia, please contact marketing@fdca.com.au.

Key Dates

• Nominations open - 25 May 2026
• First round of nominations announced - 2 June 2026 (nominations placed between 25 - 30 May)
• Second round of nominations announced - 22 June 2026 (nominations placed between 31 May - 18 June)
• Nominations close - 2 July 2026
• Final round of nominations announced - 6 July 2026 (nominations placed between 19 June - 2 July)
• Submissions close - 19 July 2026
• Regional winners announced - 29 September 2026
• Star award winners announced - 8 October 2026
• National finalists announced - 20 October 2026
• National winners announced - 28 November 2026