Australian Good Design Awards 2026 winners announced

The 2026 Australian Good Design Awards winners were announced at a ceremony at ICC Sydney, celebrating innovation across disciplines including technology, architecture, and sustainability under the theme ‘Design that Leads’.

Notable recipients include MAVlab, an initiative of the Municipal Association of Victoria, which received four awards for its work in supporting local government innovation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. MAV Chief Innovator in Residence, Bonnie Shaw, was also honored with the 2026 Women in Design Award.

In the architectural and product sectors, Kavellaris Urban Design won for the 161 Eastern apartment building in South Melbourne, praised by jurors for its handling of a constrained urban site. Allume Energy received the Award of the Year for its SolShare technology. Additionally, ASKO received a Gold Award for its Style+ Laundry Series and a Winner recognition for its Craft Frame Built-in Oven Series.