QSR Media Awards 2026 opens nominations across 22 categories
Nominations close on 7 August.
Australia's quick-service restaurant industry has until 7 August to submit nominations for the QSR Media Awards 2026, with winners to be announced on 12 October at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park alongside the QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026, powered by Red Bull.
Nominations are open to all multi-site fast-food and fast-casual restaurants in Australia, with each brand eligible to nominate in up to five categories. Judging will be carried out by a panel of industry experts based on submitted nominations, assessed against three criteria: uniqueness and innovation, effectiveness, and dynamism.
Nominations are free of charge.
The award categories 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
- Best Drive-Thru Initiative
- Best Loyalty Programme
- Beyond the Counter Award
- Diversity and Inclusion Champion
- Squad of the Year
- Special Recognition Award
- 2026 Multi-Site Restaurant of the Year
Want to know if you're eligible? Visit this link for more information about the awards programme.
Nominate now!
Find the full list of last year's winners HERE.
