QLS Excellence in Law Awards

Our awards shine a light on the exemplary efforts of Queensland’s legal professionals—highlighting good law, good lawyers, for the public good. They provide the opportunity for outstanding solicitors, teams and organisations to showcase their ingenuity and contribution to both the legal profession and the broader community.

2026 Key dates

Friday 17 April - Nominations open
Monday 8 June - Nominations close
Monday 13 July - Finalists announced
Saturday 22 August – Winners announced at the Excellence in Law Awards Gala

View the 2025 winners View the 2025 finalists

2025 Award Categories

Detailed below are the 2025 Award Categories, the 2026 Award Categories will be confirmed prior to nominations opening.

Access to Justice Award
Agnes McWhinney Award
Emerging Leader Award
First Nations Student Award
Graduate Lawyer of the Year
In-house Counsel of the Year
Pride in Law Award

Pro Bono Team of the Year

Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Sole Practitioner)
Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Small Firm: 2-19 PCs)
Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Large Firm: 20+ PCs)
Regional Practitioner of the Year Award

2025 Award categories, criteria and eligibility

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Frequently asked questions

Our 2025 Partners

A big thank you to our partners as without them, the award program wouldn’t be possible.

Award partners

Interested in becoming a 2026 Award Partner?

Our awards program is one of our most popular partnership opportunities each year. These spaces go quickly and there are limited remaining. If you are interested, please email our Partnerships and Growth team today!