WGRA Award Nominations

The Inaugural Women in Government Relations Australia (WGRA) Awards Night Dinner is a premier national event recognising exceptional women shaping Australia’s public policy, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and government relations landscape. Inspired by the values and professional standards.

The evening will bring together senior leaders from politics, business, public policy, Defence, health, Indigenous affairs, energy, social services, and civil society to celebrate outstanding achievements and emerging talent within Australia’s advocacy and government relations community.

Award Categories:

Defence, Cyber and Veterans GR Practitioner of the Year

Defence, national security, cyber security, veterans' affairs and strategic industry engagement; complex policy navigation, trusted relationships and national resilience or security outcomes.

Health and Social Services GR Practitioner of the Year

Health, aged care, disability services, mental health, community services or social policy; strategic policy navigation and compassionate advocacy that improves access, public outcomes and evidence-based policy.

Environment, Energy and Climate Change GR Practitioner of the Year

Environmental policy, renewable energy, climate transition, sustainability, resources or decarbonisation; leadership and policy navigation across government, industry, regulation and community expectations.

Indigenous Affairs GR Practitioner of the Year

Indigenous affairs, reconciliation, First Nations engagement, community partnership and policy development; respectful collaboration and equitable policy outcomes.

Industry GR Practitioner of the Year

Industry, banking and finance, business, peak bodies, trade associations or corporate affairs; strategic parliamentary, regulatory and political engagement with clear policy outcomes.

Technology, Innovation and AI GR Practitioner of the Year

Technology, digital policy, artificial intelligence, data and emerging innovation; translating complex issues for decision-makers and advancing responsible innovation, safety, opportunity and public benefit.

Australian Public Service Practitioner of the Year

Federal, state or territory public service; outstanding public policy, public administration, stakeholder engagement, reform or service delivery that strengthens government and improves outcomes for Australians.

Australian Defence Force Practitioner of the Year

Serving Australian Defence Force personnel; exceptional leadership, policy contribution, capability development, stakeholder engagement or service that advances Defence outcomes, people and national security. Women in Politics and Parliamentary Service Practitioner of the Year

Women employed by an elected Member of Parliament or Senator at the federal, state or territory level, including parliamentary, ministerial, opposition, cross bench, electorate, advisory, communications and programme staff; excellence in political judgement, policy advice, stakeholder engagement, parliamentary operations, constituent service and support for Australia’s democratic institutions.

Emerging GR Practitioner of the Year

An early-career practitioner demonstrating exceptional promise, professionalism and impact, with meaningful contributions to policy, advocacy and stakeholder engagement and strong future leadership potential.

Inaugural Hall of Fame GR Practitioner of the Year

A distinguished career that has shaped government relations and public policy advocacy, influenced significant outcomes, mentored future leaders and demonstrated enduring integrity, excellence and service.

Please note this ticket is valid for one nomination. Please email hello@wgrau.com for a nomination form once purchased.