Australian Wool Industry Medal 2026

Nominations are now open

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Wool Industry Medal, recognising individuals who have made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the Australian wool industry.

Presented by Wool Industries Australia Inc. (WIA) since 2017, the Medal honours excellence across all sectors of the industry, including wool growing, shearing, brokering, exporting, education, research, processing, and retail.

WIA is calling on industry participants to nominate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and impact within the wool industry.

Nominations close at COB Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Nominations are open to all men and women who have worked in or represented the Australian wool industry and made an exceptional and sustained contribution in the Australian wool industry in one or more of the following categories.

    
            Producing
            Shearing
            Wool Classing 
        
            Brokering
            Exporting
            Processing 
        
            Testing
            Education
            Science 
        
            Promotion
            Fashion
            Other 
        
            Market Reporting & Analysis
            Administration / Regulation Services

Eligibility for Nomination

Any living individual who has been actively involved in the Australian wool industry since 1991 and has made a significant contribution is eligible for nomination.

Note: Contributions made before 1991 may also be considered.

Nominations can be submitted by individuals, community organisations, professional bodies, or similar groups.

Guidelines for Submitting a Nomination

Nomination Form 2026