IPAA Victoria Fellowship Awards and First Peoples Leader Scholarship celebration

Celebrating leadership, service and impact.

Join us as we celebrate the recipients of the 2026 IPAA Victoria Fellowship Awards and the First Peoples Leader Scholarship.

The IPAA Victoria Fellowship Award is one of IPAA Victoria’s highest honours, recognising individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Victorian, national or international community through public purpose leadership and service. Fellows are recognised for creating public value, demonstrating integrity, and advancing ethical and inclusive leadership in line with IPAA Victoria’s values. Fellowship recipients are endorsed by IPAA Victoria’s Awards Advisory Committee and Board. 

The First Peoples Leader Scholarship supports First Peoples employees to build their leadership capability and pursue diverse career pathways across the public purpose sector. Valued at up to $10,000, the scholarship provides a tailored 12-month professional development experience designed to support the recipient’s leadership goals and professional growth. 

This celebration brings together sector leaders, colleagues, supporters and guests to recognise the achievements of this year’s recipients and their contribution to better outcomes for communities across Victoria. 

The evening will be at the Immigration Museum, in a stunning space with views across the Yarra. This elegant setting will be the backdrop as guests enjoy drinks and a selection of canapés throughout the night.