Deadline Date: February 06, 2026
The Australian-Korea Business Awards celebrate leaders, innovators, and organisations that strengthen economic ties and foster collaboration between our nations.
The awards aim to recognise excellence, highlight achievements, promote bilateral ties and trade, showcase Australia to a broad Korean audience, facilitate engagement and collaborations, and enhance visibility in the Australia-Korea relationship.
The Australian-Korea Business Awards provide a high-profile platform for recognising outstanding companies and individuals who contribute to bilateral economic growth and cooperation. The ceremony has become a flagship event, honouring those who understand that good business transcends borders and that partnerships between Australia and Korea drive meaningful impact.
Thirteen award categories recognise achievement across a diverse range of industries. Business of the Year is selected from the category awardees for overall outstanding performance and impact. AustCham Korea Recognition Awards are board-nominated and honour individuals or organisations that have made an exceptional contribution to the Chamber community. Future Energy Solutions celebrates leadership in hydrogen, ammonia, renewables, storage, CCUS, and grid integration, including pilots showing commercial traction. Resources, Minerals and Processing recognises excellence in mining, refining, and downstream processing that strengthen supply chains. Life Sciences and Healthcare honours innovation in biotech, med-tech, pharma, clinical services, and digital health that improve patient outcomes. Professional and Financial Services acknowledges banks, investors, law, accounting, insurance, consulting, and related services enabling cross-border trade and investment.
Sustainability and ESG awards celebrate organisations embedding measurable environmental, social, and governance outcomes, including climate action and supply chain due diligence. Defence, Space and Security recognises contributions in defence, space technology, cybersecurity, and dual-use innovations. Tech, Knowledge & Innovation honours software, AI, data, education, R&D, and IP-rich ventures that translate knowledge into market impact. Infrastructure and Major Projects celebrates excellence in planning, finance, design, construction, and operation of major infrastructure. Agribusiness and Food awards highlight excellence in agriculture, food and beverage, value-added processing, provenance, and market development. Visitor Economy recognises tourism, aviation, events, education travel, and creative industries driving two-way visitation and cultural exchange. The Australia–Korea Partnership Award honours joint ventures, exporter–importer ties, foreign investment, research, or public-private partnerships delivering clear bilateral outcomes.
Nominees benefit by showcasing their achievements and the story of their Australia-Korea journey, gaining recognition from an independent panel of senior judges, rewarding the efforts of teams, clients, and partners, and enhancing brand visibility through AustCham Korea and partner communications, media outreach, and social media coverage after the event.
For more information, visit AustCham Korea.
