Awards Celebration

We see you shine!

The 2026 MAVlab Innovation Awards Celebration was hosted at Fitzroy Town Hall on Thursday 17 September.

Over 200 local government leaders, changemakers and innovators joined us for an uplifting evening that brought the sector together to recognise achievements, share ideas and celebrate the people making a real difference across Victoria.

View Digital Program (PDF - 4.8MB)

Learn about the finalists and winners in our MAVlab Innovation Case Study Library

Watch the 2026 MAVlab Innovation Awards Highlights video below:

2025 Awards Celebration

On Wednesday 8 October, at Higher Ground Melbourne, 250 people convened for the 2025 MAVlab Innovation Awards Celebration and learnt about the best and brightest Victorian local council people, programs and projects.

View a gallery of photos from the 2025 MAVlab Innovation Awards Celebration

Watch the 2025 MAVlab Innovation Awards Highlights video below:

You can also find out more about the evening in our 2025 Digital Program (PDF - 10.2MB).