Brighter Future Awards nominations now open!!

It is with great pleasure that we announce nominations are now open for the ahi: 2025 Brighter Future Awards.

All the information you will need, including nomination forms for each category, is now available on the ahi: website.  Click here for full details of the Awards.


Since 2004 the ahi: awards have recognised the wonderful contributions made by dedicated housing professionals and organisations across Australia and New Zealand. 


The 2025 ahi: Awards will feature nine categories:

  • 3 individual awards, recognising achievements of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the housing sector
  • 5 team awards, which are open to housing organisations or project teams, and
  • the Tenant Award, which is aimed at individuals or a group of residents or tenants who have undertaken a project or initiative to benefit others in their community.



In addition, this year we are recognising the achievements of our First Nations organisations within the Team award categories.


Everyone who works in the housing sector, whether in a paid or volunteer role, is eligible for nomination. However, the person submitting the nomination must be a member of the ahi:  To become a member, please see our membership options  at the ahi: website.


Entries must be submitted on the relevant nomination form/s and emailed to admin@housinginstitute.org no later than COB Friday, 14th March 2025.


There is no cost to enter the awards, however the jurisdictional and Australasian award receptions are ticketed events.


If you or your company would like to support the awards and ensure its success, we have several sponsorship options available. Please contact us at admin@housinginstitute.orgfor further information. 


Our 2025 Australasian winners will be announced at the Brighter Future Awards Gala Dinner to held in Perth in October as part of the AHURi National Housing Conference.


If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 02 6494 7566 or e-mail admin@housinginstitute.org.


Please reach out if we can help in any way and we look forward to receiving many nominations from our wonderful sector.


Sean Kelly

ahi: President

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