IAF Oceania Awards

Celebrating the people who make a lasting difference to facilitation in Oceania. The 2026 awards were announced at the IAF Oceania Conference in Geelong on 15 October.

Inaugural Hall of Honour Awards

Recognizing exceptional and enduring contributions to IAF and the advancement of professional facilitation throughout Oceania. Their legacy lives on through the practitioners they have influenced and the communities they have strengthened.

Nick Housego PSM
Rhonda Sparks-Tranks
Dale Hunter
Stephen Berkeley
Graham Miller
Keith Ryall
Steven McInnes
Megan Ross
Julia Donohue
Sheryl Smail
Tom Schwarz
Anna Carr
Marie Martin
Michelle McCormack
Sharon Honner

Facilitation Leadership Awards

Celebrating individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, energy and commitment to advancing facilitation practice, reflecting the enduring legacy of Nick Housego PSM.

Brad RilattEnduring facilitation stewardship
Andrew HufferSustainable leadership in regional and national facilitation
David Harry SparkConference and community leadership
Dave LaversTechnology and innovation leadership
Scott NicolEmpowering leadership through professional service and standards

Nick Housego PSM Emerging Facilitator Award

Recognizing emerging facilitators who demonstrate enthusiasm, potential and a commitment to developing their practice, bringing people together and creating positive change through collaboration. Applications for 2026 were open to facilitators anywhere in Oceania.

Ben Crowe
Samah Mekhael
Emma Ward

Congratulations to all our award recipients. Read the full announcement on our blog.

Read the blog post