Awards
In anticipation of the 2026 APA Conference to be held at the Australian National University in Canberra from 18-20 November 2026, the Association is pleased to announce a suite of awards to be presented at the conference. These awards were developed to recognise the contributions of Australia's demographic and population researchers and practitioners.
The Awards
Four awards will be announced in a special ceremony towards the end of the 2026 conference. The four awards being presented in 2026 are:
- APA Emerging Demographer Award: For early-career researchers with less than 10 years (full-time equivalent) since the completion of their PhD
- APA Mid-Career Award: For researchers with between 10 and 20 years (full-time equivalent) since the completion of their PhD
- APA Research Excellence Award: For senior researchers with more than 20 years experience since the completion of their PhD
- APA Service to Population Studies Award: For experienced practitioners across the public and private sectors who have made a significant contribution to demography and population studies
See the links to each award for information on eligibility and how to apply.
Submission Deadline
Please submit your nomination (including self-nomination for Emerging Demographer Award) by Monday 26th October 2026 at 11.59PM (local time).
About the Sub-Committee
The APA's Awards sub-committee comprises at least four members, all serving in a volunteer capacity. At least three members are appointed from within, and by the APA Council. The Sub-Committee is chaired by an APA Council member appointed by the Council. One member is appointed from the current financial membership, outside the APA Council, bringing an independent, external perspective to the Sub-Committee.
The 2026 Sub-Committee members are:
- Kate Golebiowska, Chair (and Vice-President), Charles Darwin University
- Udoy Saikia, General Member (and Vice-President), Flinders University
- Chris Hogan, General Member (and APA Secretary), Flinders University
- Gour Dasvarma, External Member, Flinders University