WA Innovators of the Year Awards Ceremomy 2026
2 November @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AWST
Western Australia’s (WA) Innovators of the Year awards program recognises local businesses, government entities and young people that have developed an outstanding innovative product, technology or service.
Administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, the program has also raised the profile of WA’s innovation ecosystem, helped to spotlight local talent and supported the growth of the State’s innovation-based industries. In 2026, the program will recognise WA innovators across eight award categories:
- Emerging Innovation Award
- Growth Innovation Award
- Advanced Manufacturing Award
- Community Benefit and Wellbeing Award
- Energy Innovation Award
- Government Innovation Award
- Great for the State Award
- Young Innovators Award