The Commissioner of the Year Award celebrates and acknowledges the accomplishments of an Australian commissioner who has demonstrated excellence in creativity, leadership, and inclusive thinking, while working closely and successfully with the independent production sector to develop outstanding screen productions.
In a highly competitive field, nominations have been received for commissioners working across national and commercial broadcasters, streamers and platforms. The Award recipient is determined by the number of votes cast by SPA members.
As a SPA member, you are now invited to vote for this year’s Commissioner of the Year. Voting closes at 11:59PM AEDT on Sunday 1 March 2026.
All award recipients will be honoured at the 24th Annual SPA Awards ceremony, held on Thursday 30 April 2026, the final day of SCREEN FOREVER 40 on Queensland's Gold Coast.
SPA members can cast their vote HERE.