BUSINESS EVENTS PERTH

ASPIRE AWARDS 2026

Business Events Perth has been recognising Western Australia’s brightest minds for the past two decades through the Aspire Awards program. Now in its 27^th year, in 2026, the awards program will see ten successful Aspire Award applicants, who are outstanding candidates in their fields, receive travel grants to support their attendance at international conferences. 

The program will allow the recipients to showcase their expertise on a global stage, network with like-minded professionals, and explore new avenues for collaboration, research, innovation and trade.

INTRODUCING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2026 ASPIRE AWARDS

On November 05, 2026, 10 of Western Australia’s exceptional researchers, academics, and professionals were announced as the recipients of Business Events Perth’s 2026 Aspire Awards.

Meet the recipients of the 2026 Aspire Awards below, who represent the diversity of Western Australia’s research and entrepreneurial strengths and exemplify the innovation that Western Australia is renowned for globally.