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The Victorian Disability Awards recognise a person, group or organisation that:
- champion disability rights and inclusion
- demonstrate best practice policy implementation and advocacy
- are role models in their own communities and across Victoria
- promote disability pride.
At an award ceremony on Friday 16 October, the Victorian Government recognised those who make Victoria fairer and more inclusive.
2026 winners
Find out who the winners and finalists are for the 2026 Victorian Disability Awards.
Award categories
There are 4 categories in the 2026 Victorian Disability Awards. These categories reflect priorities in the current Inclusive Victoria: State Disability Plan 2022-2027.
Categories are:
- Advocacy for People
- Leadership in Co-design
- Disability Pride Champion
- Lifetime Achievement Award.
It’s important to note that the Disability Pride category is about people with disability having pride in and celebrating their identity as a disabled person. It’s not a LGBTIQA+ specific category.
Judging panel
Judges for the Victorian Disability Awards are from Victoria’s disability community.
The judges reviewed the nominations to consider each of the nominee’s contributions to improving the lives of people with disability.
Contact the Awards team
If you have any questions, you can contact the Victorian Disability Awards team by:
- Phone: 1300 880 043
- Email: awards@dffh.vic.gov.au