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Geelong Arts Centre’s CEO Rhys Holden accepting the Performing Arts Centre of the Year Award 2024. 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.

Nominations for the 2025 IMPACT Awards will open in May, and the awards ceremony will be held in Darwin on the evening of Wednesday 13 August 2025.

For more information, visit the IMPACT Awards page on the PAC Australia website.

Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre & Dance Makers Collective accepting the Impact Award 2024 for The Saturday Night Social. Photo by Alex Sibbison

Annette Downs accepting the Wendy Blacklock Industry Legends Award in 2024, with PAC Australia’s Katherine Connor. Photo by Alex Sibbison

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