2026 key dates
| Key dates | Timelines |
|---|---|
| April | Writing assistance closes |
| April | Nominations close |
| May | Eligibility evaluation |
| May | Shortlisting of eligible nominations |
| June | Finalist and unsuccessful nominees notified |
| July/July | Finalist interviews (virtual) |
| 18 September | Welcome reception |
| 18 September | Victorian Training Awards gala |
| November | Professional development workshops for individual winners in preparation for Australian Training Awards interviews |
| November | Australian Training Awards finalist week |
| December | Australian Training Awards gala |
Category award winners will receive $5,000 in prize money and a 2026 Victorian Training Awards trophy*.
*The recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in the TAFE and Skills Sector award will not receive a monetary prize but will receive a 2026 Victorian Training Awards trophy.
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