June 2026: Official Nominations Open for AIMA 2026!

We are proud to announce that the submission window for the Australia India Multicultural Awards (AIMA) 2026 is now officially open. This year, we are featuring 20 prestigious award categories split evenly across both Individual and Organisation fields.

AIMA is a community platform built from the ground up to recognize genuine, transparent, and merit-based contributions. If you know an unsung hero or a tireless non-profit organization making a difference in the community, take 10 minutes to help them step into the spotlight.

• Nominations Deadline: 31 July 2026

• Finalists Announcement: 7 August 2026

• Official Gala Ceremony: Sunday, 16 August 2026 (1:00 PM Onwards) at Ascot Vale

🔗 Quick Links to Nominate:

• Submit an Individual Nomination Form

• Submit an Organisation / Application Form

🤝 Community Spotlight: Welcoming Educational Auditor Sue Casey

Honouring Mentorship and Professional Growth

We are thrilled to extend a warm community welcome to Sue Casey, an exceptional public speaker and highly respected NEAS/ELICOS/ASQA Auditor, who recently joined our community network.

Sue has long been a foundational mentor to our Founder & CEO, Prabhakar Agraja, passing on vital skills in articulation, high-standard communication, and professional writing during his formative years. Her early guidance paved the way for Prabhakar to step into major leadership roles, including becoming the Principal of a NEAS-accredited college back in 2010. We are privileged to have Sue’s inspiring presence, standards, and wisdom with us as a part of the extended AIMA family.

🌟 From "Covid Geethmala" to a National Movement: Our Journey

How AIMA Was Born Out of Community Resilience

Did you know AIMA began during the height of the global pandemic? In April 2020, amidst widespread isolation and uncertainty, Founder Mr. Prabhakar Agraja launched "Covid Geethmala". This online musical and cultural initiative brought singers and performers from India and Australia together to share comfort, reduce stress, and spread positivity.

What started as a digital safe haven evolved rapidly as community support grew. Today, AIMA has expanded far beyond its musical roots into a premier national recognition platform, highlighting the overlooked stories of talented individuals, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders across every territory in Australia.