Nomination received
The nominee, nominator and award category are recorded.
2026 AWARDS PROGRAMME · NOMINATION PREVIEW
Recognising work
that moves us
forward.
The Meridian Awards celebrate meaningful achievement, thoughtful leadership and work with lasting impact.
An independent recognition programme for individuals, teams and organisations across business, technology, the professions, creative industries, social impact and education.
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01ABOUT MERIDIAN
A PURPOSE-BUILT RECOGNITION PROGRAMME
Achievement
deserves a
considered stage.
Meridian exists to identify and recognise work that creates value — in business, in professional practice and in communities.
Our annual awards programme brings nominations, evaluation and an in-person ceremony together in one clear process. We aim to make recognition meaningful by setting expectations openly and giving every submission a fair, considered review.
Read how nominations are reviewed ↗01Merit-ledRecognition based on the work and its contribution.
02Clearly definedPublished categories and evaluation criteria.
03Independently operatedA private awards programme, not a government body.
022026 AWARD CATEGORIES
SIX AWARD FIELDS · 26 CATEGORIES
Find the right
category.
Review the fields and category descriptions before starting a nomination. Select the category that most closely matches the work being put forward.
06 FIELDS · 26 CATEGORIES
Eligibility and supporting evidence requirements will be published with the confirmed 2026 programme rules.
03THE NOMINATION PROCESS
A TRANSPARENT REVIEW PATH
From submission
to recognition.
Every nomination follows the same programme stages. The review panel and timeline will be published when finalised.
Eligibility review
Submissions are checked against the published programme requirements.
Evaluation
Eligible work is assessed against the award criteria.
Shortlisting
Shortlisted nominees are contacted directly by the programme team.
Awards ceremony
Selected awardees are recognised at the Meridian Awards ceremony.
A nomination or any associated fee does not guarantee shortlisting or selection. No fee is being collected through this preview.
04EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
WHAT REVIEWERS WILL CONSIDER
Five dimensions.
One full picture.
Evaluation considers the nominee's context, evidence and contribution. No single criterion is intended to decide an outcome on its own.
Excellence
Quality, consistency and care in the work.
Innovation
Original thinking, technology or approach.
Impact
Meaningful influence on people, organisations or society.
Leadership
The ability to guide others and create positive change.
Growth
Progress to date and potential for future contribution.
Detailed scoring guidance and reviewer declarations will be shared before evaluation begins.
THE 2026 MERIDIAN AWARDS CEREMONY
Recognition,
in the room.
The annual ceremony will bring nominees, awardees, guests and the programme community together for an evening of presentations and recognition.
DATETo be announced
VENUETo be announced
FORMATIn-person ceremony
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CEREMONY DETAILS WILL BE UPDATED WHEN CONFIRMED05GOVERNANCE & ADVISORY
ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS
People behind
the process.
The 2026 jury and advisory panel will be introduced here after appointments are confirmed. Published profiles will include relevant experience, role in the programme and any declared conflicts.
JURY APPOINTMENTS · TO BE ANNOUNCED
06AWARDEES & RECOGNITION
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Honourees will be
announced here.
The awardee directory will be published after the ceremony and with the consent of recognised individuals and organisations.
2026EDITION
PUT FORWARD MEANINGFUL WORKStart a nomination ↗
072026 NOMINATIONS
2026 PROGRAMME · NOMINATION PORTAL PREVIEW
Put the work
forward for review.
Nominate yourself, another individual, a team or an organisation. Please provide clear details about the work and its impact.
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Review all award categories ↗This preview records submissions in your browser only. Date, venue, jury and contact details will be published once confirmed.
CEREMONY GUEST REGISTRATION
Attend the
2026 ceremony.
Guest registration will open when the event date, venue and attendance details are confirmed. Leave your email for an update.
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08FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Clear answers
for applicants.
Programme contact information will be added once confirmed.