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APAX - Australian Performing Arts Exchange

Guests at the IMPACT Awards 2025 in Garramilla I Darwin. Photo by Alex Sibbison

Impact Awards

The PAC Australia IMPACT Awards celebrate excellence in the performing arts, leadership, new thinking and best practices, with a special focus on creating a lasting impact in communities. 

The awards feature several categories, including Performing Arts Centre of the Year, Innovator Awards, and the prestigious IMPACT Awards. The highest achievement bestowed each year is the Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award which recognises exceptional service to the performing arts industry.

This award is named in honour of Wendy Blacklock AM, a trailblazer in national touring in Australia, whose exceptional career and service continue to inspire the arts community.

The award ceremony will be held at APAX on 9 September 2026.

In 2026 we welcome back Charcoalblue as our IMPACT Award Partner, with a special bonus for the winner of the Performing Arts Centre of the Year award. For more information, visit the IMPACT Awards page on the PAC Australia website.

Nominations are open and close Wednesday 24 June.

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Merindah Donnelly accepting the Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award 2025 on behalf of Rhoda Roberts AO. Photo by Alex Sibbison

The Merrigong Theatre Company team accepts the IMPACT Award for Performing Arts Centre of the Year 2025. Photo by Alex Sibbison.