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.

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.