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NATA Excellence Award 2026 Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 NATA Excellence Award have been announced, recognising three organisations demonstrating outstanding impact through accredited activities across their respective fields.
This year’s finalists reflect the breadth of innovation, capability and contribution occurring across Australia’s accreditation and conformity assessment landscape.
2026 Finalists
Forensic Biology Department - PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA
Jensen Hughes Fire Testing Pty Ltd
Victorian Infectious Diseases Laboratory
Each finalist will be recognised at the Accreditation Matters 2026 Celebration Dinner in Melbourne on 7 July, where the winner of the NATA Excellence Award will be announced.
Celebrate innovation. Recognise impact.
Inspire excellence.
The NATA Excellence Award celebrates NATA Member organisations that are shaping the future and inspiring progress across the nation. It acknowledges organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the quality and reliability of accredited processes. The award recognises innovations that have led to significantly improved technical capabilities, enhanced operational efficiencies, and set new standards of excellence. The award showcases initiatives that have and will continue to create a lasting and positive impact – benefiting industries, the scientific and technical landscape and communities across Australia.
Nomination Categories & Criteria
01
Quality and Reliability Enhancements
CRITERIA:
Significant Contributions to Accreditation
Innovative Practices in Accreditation
Emphasising innovative
Continuous Improvement Culture
02
Advancements and Innovations in Accredited Activities
CRITERIA:
Strengthened Capabilities
Innovative Methodologies
Efficiency Improvements
03
Positive Impact within Australia
CRITERIA:
Domestic Industries Improvement
Enhancement of the Scientific and Technical Landscape
Important
Information
- Applications close on April 24, 2026
- Finalists will be notified and announced by May 22, 2026
- The Award will be presented at the Accreditation Matters Celebration Dinner on July 7, 2026, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
- The Winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize
- Exposure through NATA's Promotional Channels
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