February 24th, 2026
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Now is the time to enter the 2026 Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards, as applications close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
The annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards is the largest awards program in the early childhood education and care sector, not only in NSW but across Australia.
Be rewarded for the great work and successes that you and your team provide and achieve for the children of Australia. Raise your profile, celebrate your achievements, gain recognition and toast to another year well done!
A highlight on the calendar is the 2026 Awards Gala Night ceremony, taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at The Fullerton, Sydney, where the excellence of our state’s finest early childhood services will be celebrated and announced.
There is a category for every size of long daycare services. And the Awards will recognise programs, activities and individuals.
Apply today and see your service and team’s name up in lights.
Official website (click here) (includes past years' photos and videos)
Official Nominations Guide (click here)
Submit nominations to (click here)
For any further information/clarification, please contact the ACA NSW team via 1300 556 330 or hello@eeceawards.com.au or nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.
PUBLISHED: 17 FEBRUARY 2026
