- Published:
- Thursday 14 May 2026 at 9:00 am
Nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) 2026 are now open!
For 25 years, the MAEs have recognised the vital work of individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism in our state.
As the nation's longest-standing awards in the sector, the MAEs have become Victoria's highest honour, celebrating those who champion cross-cultural understanding and support people from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Read the full press release here.
Watch the highlights video from last year’s ceremony below.
Award categories
This year’s awards include 13 categories.
The Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll recognises individuals who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria over 10 or more years – work that has shaped communities across generations.
The Premier’s Award for Intercultural Connection, presented by the Premier of Victoria, honours an individual or organisatiobn that has made a significant contribution to building understanding, acceptance and cooperation across cultural and faith communities.
The following award categories recognise outstanding contributions across:
- Arts and Culture
- Business and Employment
- Media
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Police
- Prevention of Family Violence
- Public Sector Diversity and Inclusion
- Refugee Leadership
- Refugee Youth Leadership
- Sport and Recreation
- Youth Leadership
Submit a nomination
You can nominate individuals, community groups and organisations. Self-nominations are encouraged.
For more information on how to nominate, visit the nomination page.
Nominations close 11:59pm on Monday 13 July 2026.
For any enquiries, please contact the Awards team at awards@vmc.vic.gov.au, or refer to the FAQs page.
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