Application Process


Applications for the next AITD Excellence Awards 2027 will be open shortly. The awards submission portal steps you through the application process step by step. Below provides an overview on the applicaiton process.


1. Select your category


Review the award categories and select the one that best reflects the purpose, approach and impact of your work.

For awards offered according to organisational size, select the category corresponding to the organisation in which the initiative was implemented.

2. Prepare your application


Applications should clearly explain the context and objectives of the initiative, how it was designed and implemented, the outcomes achieved and how those outcomes were measured.


Applicants should respond directly to the description and focus and evidence requirements for their selected category.


Detailed eligibility requirements, application questions, supporting evidence requirements and submission instructions will be provided within submission portal.

3. Submit your application


Applications must be submitted through the AITD Excellence Awards Submission Portal.

An initiative may be entered in more than one category where it genuinely meets the requirements of each category.


A separate application, specifically tailored to the relevant criteria, must be submitted for each category.


Ready to Submit?

Download the submission template below and click on button to enter the submission portal

Awards Submission Template

The Awards submission 2027 process will request uploading a template. Please download and use the award template below to prepare your award submission.


Awards Submission Portal

Click below to enter the awards presentation portal and create an author account. Complete the online submission form and answer questions regarding your awards submission to submit your entry.


Dr Alastair Rylatt Award for

L&D Professional of the Year

& L&D Team of the Year

Download the submission template below and click on button to enter the submission portal

Awards Submission Template

The Dr Alastair Rylatt Award for L&D Professional of the Year Award submission 2027 process has different criteria to enter. You will be requested to upload a template. Please download and use the award template below to prepare your award submission.


Awards Submission Portal

Please click on the link below to commence your award submission and create an author account. Complete the online submission form and answer questions regarding your awards submission to submit your entry.