Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Key Dates – ITAs 2026?
Early Bird Tickets Open: 31 March 2026
Early Bird Tickets Close: 30 April 2026
Nominations Open: 7 April 2026
Nominations Close: 14 June 2026
Finalists Announced: 14 July 2026
Ticket Sales Close: 21 August 2026
The Gala (Paint the Town Rouge): 3 September 2026 at The Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne
How Much Does It Cost to Enter?
The Internal Talent Awards (ITAs) have always been — and will always be — free to enter.
Who Can Enter?
Entries are open to:
Talent Acquisition teams
Human Resources (HR) teams
Hiring teams
Employer Brand teams
within Australian and New Zealand organisations with in-house hiring capabilities.
Industry vendors and partners may also enter relevant award categories.
How Many Award Categories Are There?
There are 16 award categories in the ITAs.
How Do I Enter?
All submissions are completed through Award Force, the official ITAs entry platform.
Full instructions and category details will be available when nominations open on 7 April 2026.
Who Should Attend the Gala Ceremony?
Everyone! Bring your whole team along for a great night celebrating the achievements of the internal talent community.
The awards night is a chance to connect, celebrate and recognise outstanding work in Talent Acquisition with peers from across Australia and New Zealand at The Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne.
How Do I Find Out Why the Winners Won?
Tune in to TaPod, where we aim to interview every winner to unpack their winning entries and share their insights with the broader TA community.