APS Data Awards
The APS Data Awards are an initiative of the APS Data Profession that recognise outstanding data-driven projects, initiatives and individuals across the Australian Public Service (APS).
The awards celebrate innovation, leadership and impact across the APS data community, highlighting how data is being used to improve government services, inform decision-making, build capability and deliver better outcomes for Australians.
Held every 18 months, the awards provide an opportunity to showcase excellence in the use of data across the APS.
Why are the APS Data Awards important?
The APS Data Awards recognise and promote excellence in the use of data across government.
They help highlight innovative approaches to solving complex challenges, encourage collaboration across agencies, and showcase projects that deliver tangible benefits for Australians.
The awards also support the growth of data capability across the APS by celebrating leadership, innovation and emerging talent.
What are the benefits?
- Recognise outstanding data-driven achievements across the APS.
- Showcase innovative projects and initiatives.
- Promote best practice in the use of data.
- Encourage collaboration and data sharing.
- Celebrate leadership and capability development.
- Acknowledge emerging talent and diverse contributions to the data profession.
- Share successful approaches that improve outcomes for Australians.
Award categories
The 2026 APS Data Awards recognised excellence in the following categories:
- Data Leadership and Capability Building
- Data Sharing and Partnerships
- Data Science and Analytics
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Data Systems and Innovations
- Early Data Career
- Diversity and Inclusion in Data
For detailed category information and future award rounds, visit the APS Data Awards website.
Further information
The APS Data Awards website contains detailed information about:
- award categories
- eligibility requirements
- judging and assessment processes
- finalists and winners
- future award rounds
- news and announcements