LOGIN / CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
If you have previously used the Awards Portal, you can log in using your existing details or request a new password below.
If you haven't used the Awards Portal before, or don't know your login details, you can create a new account.
NOTE: The Awards Portal is separate from the AMaGA website. Your AMaGA membership login won’t work here and you will need to create a new account. If you are experiencing trouble with creating a new account, please contact the National Office on 02 6230 0346.
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CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
Click here to create a new account
NOTE: The Awards Portal is separate from the AMaGA website. Your AMaGA membership login won’t work here and you will need to create a new account. If you are experiencing trouble with creating a new account, please contact the National Office on (02) 6230 0346.
JOIN THE JUDGING PANEL
THE ROLE
Judging panel members are responsible for independently reviewing and assessing nominations against the award's published criteria, and contributing to panel deliberations to determine the award recipient.
The judging panel comprises members of the AMaGA National Council alongside external representatives from across the sector. All panel members are expected to approach assessments with fairness, confidentiality, and an understanding of the breadth of volunteering roles within Australian cultural institutions.
Panel members should anticipate:
- Reviewing nomination submissions (including supporting letters and materials)
- Participating in panel deliberations
- Maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Our judging panels comprise individuals with diverse backgrounds in the sector, covering exhibitions, curation, design, publishing, education, and public programs.
Serving as a judge presents an excellent opportunity to support the museum and gallery sector while contributing to the momentum and excitement leading up to the Awards Ceremony at our National Conference in November.
Panel members must not have a conflict of interest with any nominee. Where a conflict arises, members are expected to declare it and recuse themselves from the relevant assessment.
KEY DATES
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| EOIs open | Thursday 24 June 2026 |
| EOIs close | Sunday 2 August 2026 |
| Panel assessment period | August – September 2026 |
| Award Winners announced | November 2026, AMaGA National Conference, Canberra |
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
To express your interest, please complete the form below, providing your contact details, desired award categories, and a brief statement outlining your relevant sector experience and motivation for participation.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Please complete this form to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise while serving as a judge for the Australian Museums and Galleries Awards. As a judge, it is essential to maintain transparency and integrity throughout the assessment process to ensure fairness and impartiality.
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