Nominations for the SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata
Community Excellence Awards are now open
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Gala Dinner and Awards Presentation
Friday 6 November 2026
The annual SCA (ACT) Strata Community Excellence Awards recognises
and rewards businesses and individuals who make a significant
contribution to the strata sector and community.
Across ten categories, the annual SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata Community Excellence Awards recognises and rewards businesses and individuals who make a significant contribution to the strata sector.
Participating in the SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata Community Excellence Awards allows you to highlight your most outstanding qualities, biggest successes and most innovative initiatives.
Every organisation and individual within the strata sector is unique, but all are striving to reach the same goal: excellence.
Excellence is a journey, not a destination. To support this journey, the annual SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata Community Excellence Awards provides a means of measuring and benchmarking excellence within the strata sector in ACT.
Award Categories
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Essay Award
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Support Team Member Award
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Strata Community Manager Rising Star Award
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Strata Community Manager Award
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Senior Strata Community Manager Award
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Strata Community Management Leadership Award
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Environmental, Social & Community Impact Award
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Strata Services Business Award
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Strata Community Management Small/Medium Business Award
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Strata Community Management Large Business Award
Awards Gala
The SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata Community Excellence Awards is a highlight on the SCA (ACT) events calendar and is a night to celebrate the achievements of individuals and businesses who serve the strata sector.
Winners will be announced at the SCA (ACT) 2026 CHU Strata Community Excellence Awards:
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 6:00pm to 11:30pm
Venue: Hotel Realm
18 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
SCA (ACT) winners will progress to the 2026-2027 SCA Australasia Awards as a Category Finalist subject to meeting the
SCA Australasia award entry T&Cs.
Awards Tickets
Member Pricing
Individual Ticket: Early Bird $200 | Standard $220 | Late $240
1 Table, 10 Tickets: Early Bird $1,850 | Standard $2,050 | Late $2,250
1 table, 8 Tickets: Early Bird $1,480 | Standard $1,640 | Late $1,800
Non-Member Pricing
Individual Ticket: Early Bird $300 | Standard $320 | Late $340
1 Table, 10 Tickets: Early Bird $3,000 | Standard $3,200 | Late $3,400
1 Table, 8 Tickets: Early Bird $2,400 | Standard $2,560 | Late $2,720
Registrations close Tuesday 27 October 2026
Key Dates
Award Categories
Essay Award
Recognising the author of an exceptional essay that sheds light on critical, innovative and emerging issues in the strata sector. Essay topics to be chosen from the provided list and should demonstrate unique and interesting insight, innovation and lived experience with an emphasis on authenticity, understanding of the challenges and opportunities or ideas for solutions that contribute to the sector.
Strata Community Manager Award
Acknowledging strata community managers who have demonstrated excellence in customer service, a commitment to professional development, business acumen and innovative ideas.
Environmental, Social & Community Impact Award
Celebrating groundbreaking innovation and social responsibility within the sector, shining a light on businesses that have spearheaded initiatives - whether through cutting-edge products, distinct services, forward-thinking partnerships, or pioneering policies and processes - that pave the way for a more sustainable, equitable, and improved global community.
Strata Community Management Large Business Award
Acknowledging large-scale strata community management businesses (more than 6,500 lots under management) that have achieved distinction through the development and implementation of strategies for service excellence with a focus on staff training, professional conduct and innovation.
Support Team Member Award
Recognising the people behind the scenes in a management or strata services business who have made an outstanding contribution to the success of their team.
Senior Strata Community Manager Award
Recognising senior strata community managers who have demonstrated deep industry knowledge and specialist expertise, excellence in customer service, a commitment to professional development, business acumen and innovative ideas.
Strata Services Business Award
Recognising strata services businesses that have achieved distinction through the development and implementation of strategies for service excellence with a focus on staff training, professional conduct and innovation.
Peer Nominations
To nominate an SCA Member worthy of receiving an award, please complete the Peer Nomination form and SCA will invite the nominated entrant to make a submission.
Submit a Peer Nomination
Strata Community Manager Rising Star Award
Showcasing new entrants to the strata profession who have shown outstanding progress early in their career.
Strata Community Management Leadership Award
Celebrating leaders in strata comunity management businesses who have achieved excellent business results through the development and leadership of their people.
Strata Community Management Small/Medium Business Award
Celebrating small/medium-scale strata community management businesses (less than 6,500 lots under management) that have achieved distinction through the development and implementation of strategies for service excellence with a focus on staff training, professional conduct, and innovation.
Naming Rights Sponsor
Message from Naming Rights Sponsor
At CHU, we don’t just insure buildings - we protect and strengthen communities.
Since 1978, we’ve led the way in enhancing and maintaining Australia’s healthiest and most resilient strata and community owned properties, combining unmatched expertise with deep industry knowledge to serve our customers and
add value to their homes.
We understand that home is everything, and we take great pride in advocating for better strata and safeguarding every community we insure.
Whether we’re equipping strata managers, property committees, and owners with the tools and insights to make informed decisions; implementing cutting-edge technology and proactive maintenance solutions to manage risk and sustain communities; or offering unwavering support through our dedicated customer service team - CHU is committed to building strength into strata because we know what’s at stake.
At CHU, we see more than buildings - we see the lives within them. That’s why we do everything we can to support and sustain the communities we protect, ensuring they continue to thrive for generations to come.
CHU
Strengthening Strata Communities
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