Minister for Veterans' Affairs the Hon Matt Keogh MP has announced the finalists for the 2026 Prime Minister's National Veteran Employment Awards.
The Awards celebrate veteran and partner employee success, recognise organisations that excel in recruiting and supporting veterans and partners in civilian workplaces, and highlight the collective impact of the veteran employment community nationwide. This year’s theme, ‘Success beyond service’ not only highlights how defence skills lead to success in civilian employment but also demonstrates ways veterans and partners continue to display the core values of service.
Learn more about the finalists, and their inspiring stories, by visiting the 2026 Finalists page.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra on 28 October.
The Awards are a key initiative of the Veteran Employment Program delivered by the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency.
Congratulations to all finalists.
Explore the VEP website to learn more.