Recognising excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions to international education in Australia.
ISANA Awards
Awards of Excellence
The ISANA Awards celebrate the individuals and institutions who are making an outstanding difference in the lives of international students. Presented at the conference gala dinner on 8 September 2026.
ISANA Outstanding Practitioner Award
Recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to improving outcomes for international students through their professional practice.
Innovation in International Education Award
Awarded to an individual or team that has implemented a creative, evidence-based innovation that has demonstrably improved the international student experience.
Emerging Researcher Award
Celebrates an early-career researcher whose work is making a significant contribution to the international education field.
ISANA Life Membership
The highest honour bestowed by ISANA, awarded to those who have made an extraordinary and sustained contribution to the association and the sector.
Bursaries
Conference Bursaries
ISANA offers a limited number of bursaries to support attendance at the 35th Annual Conference, particularly for early-career professionals and those from under-resourced institutions.
Early Career Professional Bursary
Supports professionals in the first 3 years of their career in international education to attend the ISANA Conference for the first time. Covers registration costs.
Enquiries
For award nominations and bursary applications,contact isana@isanaorg.au