Key Dates
Submissions, lender voting and finalists announcements
9 December 2025
Entry kits available
Visit the categories page to download your entry kit and begin preparing your submission.
5 January 2026
Submission portal opens
All entries must be submitted through this portal by Tuesday, 17 February to proceed to the judging process.
17 February 2026
Submissions close 12 pm AEDT
All entries must be finalised through the submission portal by 12pm.
Any questions email awards@mfaa.com.au
17 February 2026
Lender voting opens
Members will receive an email with a link to vote and show their support for lenders in their state.
10 March 2026
Lender voting closes
This is the final chance for members to vote and support lenders in their state.
Early April 2026
State finalists announced
All state and lender finalists will receive a digital kit to help them share the news with their networks.
Mid-May 2026
National finalists announced*
All national finalists will receive a digital kit to help them share the news with their networks.
*(National awards are Aggregator Award, Diversity and Inclusion Award, Mentor of the Year, Mentor Program Award, Mortgage Manager Award, Professional Development Award and Support Service Provider Award)
Award Nights
SA/NT State Awards
Thursday 28 May 2026
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Adelaide Oval
VIC/TAS State Awards
Thursday 4 June 2026
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
WA State Awards
Thursday 11 June 2026
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Crown Perth
QLD State Awards
Thursday 18 June 2026
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
NSW/ACT State Awards
Thursday 25 June 2026
6:15 pm - 11:00 pm
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
National Excellence Awards
Wednesday 22 July 2026
6:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Crown Melbourne