QSR Media Awards 2026 opens for nominations

Three new categories has also been added to the awards programme.

Nominations for the QSR Media Awards 2026 are now open, ahead of the awards programme taking place on 12 October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as part of the QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026, powered by Red Bull.

The awards recognise brands setting the benchmark for innovation, customer experience, and performance across Australia's quick service restaurant sector. Awards categories to nominate in are

• Best Digital Initiative
• Best Brand Transformation
• Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
• Best Marketing Campaign (Small to Medium Restaurant Chain)
• Best Marketing Campaign (Large Restaurant Chain)
• Best New Concept
• Rising Star
• Best Innovation – Food and Beverage
• Best Menu Innovation – Limited Time Offer
• Best Brand Collaboration
• Best Customer Experience
• Best Restaurant Renovation
• Best Delivery Initiative
• Best Employee Recognition Program
• Best Sustainable Restaurant
• Diversity and Inclusion Champion
• Squad of the Year
• Special Recognition Award
• 2026 Multi-Site Restaurant of the Year

In addition, three new categories will also be presented this year.

• Best Drive-Thru Initiative
• Best Loyalty Programme
• Beyond the Counter Award

Nominations are now being accepted. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit this link.