Celebrate the people, ideas, and achievements making a difference through public service.

Join us for the 2026 Spirit of Service Awards gala, an evening celebrating the very best of public service and the people and teams behind the work making a real difference.

Throughout the evening, we’ll recognise this year’s Spirit of Service Awards finalists, bring the stories and impact of their work to life, and reveal the 2026 award recipients.

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the National Arboretum Canberra, the gala is an opportunity to come together, connect and celebrate outstanding achievement across the public sector.

Dress for the occasion in formal evening or business attire and join us for a memorable evening recognising the ideas, achievements and people creating lasting impact for communities across Australia.

Please note – Each of the tables at the gala accommodate nine guests plus an IPAA ACT table host. We will make every effort to seat guests within the same booking together; however, where a full table is not booked, we cannot guarantee that all guests will be seated at the same table.