FAQ

The TIARA Talent Acquisition & Talent Tech Awards ANZ open on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

The deadline for entries is 23:59 on Friday 10th April 2026.

These Awards are open to HR & TA teams of employers of all sizes who operate within Australia & New Zealand. For 2026, we have also introduced 6 categories specifically for talent/recruitment technology firms.

There is no fee to enter the 2026 campaign – for both TA teams and technology firms.

There are 16 categories available to enter which can be viewed here.

All entries should be submitted through our online platform – Award Force.

Yes, for each question there is a 250-word limit. Testimonials are not included within this limit and can be added in a separate section of the entry form. 

Finalists will be announced early May 2026.

The 2026 winners will be announced in Melbourne on Thursday 25th June. 

The Award Ceremony will be held at The W Melbourne, alongside a Talent Leaders Conference during the day.

Your guests should include senior executives, and it’s also a fantastic opportunity to reward your teams.