Hashtag Australia Awards 2026

CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA’S MOST IMPACTFUL SOCIAL STORIES

Hashtag Australia Awards Key Dates

ARE YOU READY TO GET SOCIAL?

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE is proud to present the inaugural Hashtag Australia Awards, the definitive awards programme for social media practitioners on both the client, agency, and creator side.

Australia’s digital landscape is a powerhouse of creativity and cultural influence, and it is finally time for the innovators who define the national feed to take the spotlight.

From viral breakthroughs to precision-targeted performance strategies, these awards celebrate the ideas and innovators who set the trends across the country. In our debut year, we are launching with 32 curated categories designed to capture the full spectrum of social brilliance—from AI-driven strategies to deep community storytelling.

Whether you are a brand, an agency, or a creator, this is your moment to be recognised for the work that captured hearts, inspired conversations, and influenced millions. Every entry will be judged fairly and objectively by an independent panel of senior, brand-side marketing leaders, ensuring a level playing field for both large and small companies.

Winners will be revealed at a fun, informal Awards Reception featuring cocktails, canapes and of course Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for worthy winners. Enter by 23 July and let the industry see your impact.

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE prides itself on developing events that reflect an ever-evolving industry and on delivering the best possible opportunities for those who take part.

By entering the Hashtag Australia Awards you can:

Increase credibility and gain industry-wide recognition for your campaigns, teams and company

Showcase your best work, achievements and innovations to our independent, senior brand-side judges and potential future clients

Receive extensive coverage across MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s media platforms (web, newsletters, social media) pre and post event

Promote your award-winning campaigns to your followers and consumer base

Raise your profile to help attract new business

Remind the industry, current clients, and customers that you are still swinging with the best

Celebrate your business’ success with your entire company and project teams

Boost team morale, motivation and reward outstanding work

Showcase your hard work and celebrate your teams with the recognition they deserve!

Every entry will be judged fairly and objectively, regardless of budget, scale, or resources. Each submission will be assessed on its own merits, ensuring a level playing field for both large and small companies. Judges will not review entries where a conflict of interest exists, including those from their own organisation or direct competitors.

Entries will close on 23 July 2026 so start your entries today!

For sponsorship opportunities, please email us: partnerships@marketing-interactive.com

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