Nominations for the Queensland Law Society Excellence in Law Awards are now open.
If you know a legal professional who deserves to be recognised for their exceptional skills, dedication and expertise, you have until 18 May to nominate them.
Celebrating the exemplary efforts of Queensland’s legal professionals, the 2026 QLS Excellence in Law Awards present an opportunity for outstanding solicitors and teams to showcase their contribution to both the legal profession and the community.
The 2026 award categories are:
- Access to Justice Award
- Agnes McWhinney Award
- Emerging Leader Award
- First Nations Student Award
- Graduate Lawyer of the Year
- In-house Counsel of the Year
- Pride in Law Award
- Pro Bono Team of the Year
- Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Sole Practitioner)
- Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Small Firm: 2-19 PCs)
- Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Large Firm: 20+ PCs)
- Regional Practitioner of the Year Award.
Finalists will be announced on 29 June.
Winners will be announced at the Excellence in Law Awards Gala on 22 August.
For more information about the awards, including previous winners, visit the website.
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