ADVANCE
CONNECTING
AUSTRALIANS
GLOBALLY

Established in 2012, the Advance Awards recognise the work of Australians making an extraordinary impact on the global stage in industry sectors that are of particular importance to Australia. We will again be recognising a number of remarkable global Australians who are making an extraordinary impact on the international stage across industry sectors that are important to Australia. 

Award categories

Winners are selected by our eminent judging panel from a shortlist of outstanding finalists in the following categories: the ArtsCommercial CreativesEducationFinancial ServicesLife SciencesSocial ImpactSustainabilityScience and Technology. We will also be celebrating the winners of the Global Impact Award, the Advance Alumni Award and the Asia Impact Award. We will be launching a new award to celebrate the work of an Emerging Leader and to cap off an excellent program we will announce the 2020 Advance Global Australian Award Winner who will join a stellar group of past Global Australian Award Winners.

This year the Advance Awards Gala can be anywhere you like. Set a menu, choose the beverages and dress code, and then invite your family, friends and colleagues to celebrate in a Covid-19 safe way. Tune in at 6:30pm AEST to watch the Advance Awards 2020 online or watch it later via your registration link which will remain active for up to 48 hours.

Why not sponsor a winner? The good news is that the Advance Awards 2020 give us all an opportunity to invest in our people and most importantly, to inspire the next generation of Australian global leaders. There are a wide range of sponsorship opportunities designed for all budgets and ambitions.

Contact our Sponsorship Lead for more information.  Together we can continue to deliver the services that Australia needs now more than ever and celebrate the achievements of our remarkable Australian leaders on the global stage. 

Advance Awards – Platinum Sponsor  

  • One package only
  • Exclusivity on naming rights on the prestigious Advance Global Australian Award 2020
  • Opportunity to present an award and make a short speech
  • Opportunity to play an advertisement at the commencement and conclusion of the event web cast 
  • Logo to be added to the event marketing materials – invite, confirmation, reminder, post event survey etc. 
  • Logo to be added to the Advance website landing page as a major sponsor
  • Logo to be included on media wall
  • Recognition as event sponsor via Advance’s supporter channels
  • Logo to be included on event page on Advance website sponsor page
  • Sponsor to be given their own page on the Advance website, where they can post written and video content, thought leadership materials, make ‘offers’ etc for up to 3 months
  • Sponsor to be tagged on all Advance social channels
  • Recognition by MC – at start and close of Advance Awards event
  • Logo to be included in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Full page advertisement in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Customised content to be distributed digitally by Advance
  • Attendance listings (organisation, registered attendee name & job title. NB: email addresses and phone not provided due to privacy reasons)
  • Logo on post event survey, with thanks from Advance for supporting the event
  • Post-event summary report

To secure this sponsorship, please contact Kerryn Nelson.

Advance Awards – Gold Category Sponsor  

  • Exclusivity on sponsorship of award category
  • Naming rights on selected Advance award category
  • Opportunity to present category award and make a short speech
  • Logo on marketing materials – invite, confirmation, reminder, post event survey etc. 
  • Recognition as category sponsor via Advance’s supporter channels, ie distribution to approx. 300,000
  • Logo to be included on event page on Advance website sponsor page
  • Recognition by MC – at start and close of Advance Awards event
  • Logo to be included in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Half page advertisement in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Logo on post event survey, with thanks from Advance for supporting the event
  • Post-event summary report

To secure this sponsorship, please contact Kerryn Nelson.

Advance Awards – Silver Emerging Talent Sponsor

The Advance Awards 2020 provide us with a tremendous opportunity to inspire emerging leaders in your organisation, family and community. For a commitment of AUD5,000.00, you are welcome to invite up to 100 emerging leaders to be inspired by the work of these Award winners. 

Your ticket unlocks:

  • Access to the Advance Awards 2020 Celebration for 48 hours.
  • Recognition as a champion of Emerging Leaders on our website
  • Logo on marketing materials – invite, confirmation, reminder, post event survey etc. 
  • Logo to be included on event page on Advance website sponsor page
  • Logo to be included in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Logo on post event survey, with thanks from Advance for supporting the event
  • Post-event summary report

To secure this sponsorship, please contact Kerryn Nelson.

Advance Awards – Bronze Emerging Talent Sponsor

The Advance Awards 2020 provide us with a tremendous opportunity to inspire emerging leaders in your organisation, family and community. For a commitment of AUD2,500, you are welcome to invite up to 50 emerging leaders to be inspired by the work of these Award winners. 

Your ticket unlocks:

  • Access to the Advance Awards 2020 Celebration for 48 hours.
  • Recognition as a champion of Emerging Leaders on our website
  • Logo to be included on event page on Advance website sponsor page
  • Logo to be included in the Advance Awards program (PDF and online versions)
  • Post-event summary report

To secure this sponsorship, please contact Kerryn Nelson.


with thanks to our Partners and Sponsors