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Conference 2026

Nominations for the AADANT NT AOD Awards 2026 is now open

The AADANT NT AOD Awards celebrate excellence, leadership and innovation across the Northern Territory’s alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. Held as part of the AADANT Conference 2026, the Awards recognise the individuals, teams and programs who are strengthening practice, supporting communities and improving outcomes for people experiencing alcohol and other drug related harm. The Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication, compassion and expertise of the NT AOD workforce, from frontline practitioners and peer workers to community-led services and advocacy champions.


Why Nominate?


The AADANT NT AOD Awards offer an opportunity to:

  • Recognise outstanding contributions to the NT AOD sector.
  • Celebrate innovative, culturally responsive and evidence-informed practice.
  • Highlight leadership, advocacy and workforce excellence.
  • Acknowledge the impact of individuals and programs improving outcomes for Territorians.


Award Categories and Nominations


Award categories recognise excellence across a range of areas including workforce leadership, youth work, harm reduction, treatment services, Indigenous AOD programs and frontline support roles.


We encourage nominations from across the NT AOD sector, including colleagues, organisations and community members who wish to recognise excellence in practice. Further details on eligibility, criteria and submission requirements are outlined below.

  • NT AOD Worker of the Year (2025)

    This award will be presented to an AOD worker in the NT who works for or partners with an NGO and demonstrates commitment, drive, perseverance, and dedication to their role. The nominee does not need to be an experienced worker; anyone can be nominated. 

    Award Nominations Form

  • Outstanding Contribution to Youth Work

    This award will be presented to an AOD worker in the NT who works for or partners with an NGO and demonstrates commitment, drive, perseverance, and dedication to working with young people. This person does not have to be a new or experienced worker. 

    Award Nominations Form

  • Carole Taylor Advocacy Award

    Every year, AADANT recognises the significant and remarkable contributions of Carole Taylor, former CEO of DASA in Alice Springs. The Carole Taylor Advocacy Award will be presented to a nominee who demonstrates outstanding and unwavering dedication, as well as a positive influence on the NT AOD Sector. This person must be working with or partnered with an NGO AOD service. 

    Award Nominations Form

  • Excellence in Harm Reduction

    This award will be presented to an AOD worker in the NT who works for or partners with an NGO and is dedicated to minimising the harms of AOD in the NT or their own community. The nominee does not have to be a new or experienced worker. 

    Award Nominations Form

  • Excellence in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment

    This award will be presented to an NGO in the NT that demonstrates innovation, excellence, and contribution to the health and safety of the community through an AOD program. 

    Award Nominations Form

  • Excellence in Indigenous AOD Programs/Service

    This award recognises the significant contribution of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation or program that has made a meaningful commitment to preventing and/or minimising alcohol and other drug-related harms in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

    Award Nominations Form

  • Frontline Service Award (CALD) worker in Administration

    This award recognises the outstanding contributions of a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) worker in an administrative role within the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. It acknowledges their dedication and impact in supporting frontline services, ensuring effective operations, and enhancing service delivery for individuals and communities affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms. 

    Award Nominations Form