The Awards

The 2026 categories.

Celebrating individuals, businesses and not-for-profits who contribute to and impact the Australian surrogacy and donation community.

  1. 01

    Surrogacy and Donation Person of the Year

    An individual whose generosity, advocacy, or lived experience has made a lasting impact on the Australian surrogacy and donation community.

  2. 02

    Fertility Specialist of the Year

    Recognising clinicians whose care, expertise, and compassion shape the family-creation journey.

  3. 03

    Health Industry Worker of the Year

    Honouring nurses, counsellors, embryologists, and allied health professionals who walk alongside families.

  4. 04

    Professional Service Provider of the Year

    Lawyers, agencies, consultants, and advisors whose work makes Australian surrogacy and donation possible.

  5. 05

    Pregnancy and Birth Photographer of the Year

    Storytellers whose images preserve the most extraordinary moments of family creation.

  6. 06

    Amplifier Award

    For voices, platforms, and creators amplifying the surrogacy and donation conversation across Australia.

  7. 07

    Fertility Clinic of the Year

    Clinics setting the standard for ethical, supportive, outcomes-focused fertility care.

  8. 08

    Hospital of the Year

    Hospitals whose maternity and birth services provide exceptional care for surrogacy and donation births.

  9. 09

    Surrogacy and Donation Business of the Year

    Australian businesses whose products or services meaningfully support the community.

  10. 10

    International Organisation of the Year

    Global organisations supporting Australians on overseas surrogacy and donation journeys.

  11. 11

    Australian Community Person of the Year

    An Australian whose community contribution has uplifted families across the country.

Judges decide finalists and winners. Public voting runs alongside judging for engagement and awareness — it does not determine outcomes.