Recognising Leaders. Celebrating Excellence. Building the Future.

The Asia-Australia Youth Association (AAYA) is excited to announce the launch of our first-ever Emerging Leaders Awards. 

Our Emerging Leaders Awards are designed to celebrate the depth of achievement among young people in the Asia-Australia space. From innovation to advocacy, entrepreneurship, research and the arts, the Asia-Australia space is filled with young people achieving the extraordinary. 

Nominations are welcomed from across disciplines, experience and nations. We look forward to providing a platform to recognise those actively shaping the future of our region.

Nominations are welcomed from all disciplines, backgrounds, and nations. 

You are invited to nominate yourself or someone you know.

Recognition & Impact

Winners will be featured on the AAYA website and spotlighted via our LinkedIn, Instagram and newsletter platforms, amplifying their story to a wide network of leaders, policymakers, and community influencers across Asia and Australia.

Key Dates

Applications open 23 March 2026

Applications close 10 April 2026 at 11:59 PM