Telstra Honours Top Partners With 2026 Awards
Telstra presented 19 industry awards and inducted three leaders into its prestigious Partner Hall of Fame.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Awards
Telstra has recognised its top-performing partners at the 2026 Telstra Partner Awards. The event celebrated excellence across 19 distinct categories of business operation.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the vital role external partners play in Telstra's service delivery and operational success across the country. Recognising these contributions incentivises ongoing innovation and quality service for Australian customers.
A total of 19 accolades were presented during the ceremony to recognise regional, emerging, and operational success. ENTAG notably secured the Enterprise Partner of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
The players
Telstra
Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications company providing mobile, internet, and data services.
ENTAG
ENTAG is an enterprise technology solutions provider that has been recognised for sustained partner excellence.
Wireless Communications
Wireless Communications is a provider of telecommunications hardware and services that was named Business Partner of the Year.
George Papathanasiou
George Papathanasiou is a long-term industry leader who was inducted into the Telstra Partner Hall of Fame for his professional contributions.
Craig Kennedy
Craig Kennedy is a telecommunications industry professional honoured with an induction into the Telstra Partner Hall of Fame.
The details
The ceremony honoured top industry performers, with ENTAG winning Enterprise Partner of the Year and Wireless Communications taking home the Business Partner of the Year award. Additionally, three industry veterans were formally recognised for their long-term contributions and excellence.
Timeline
The 2026 Telstra Partner Awards were held throughout 2026.
Culture Shift
This event marks a continuation of the Telstra Partner Hall of Fame tradition, which serves to formalise long-term career achievements in the industry. It reflects a broader shift towards prioritising strategic partnerships as core pillars of modern telecommunications infrastructure.
Readers may notice improved service quality or specialised offerings as these awarded partners continue to collaborate with Telstra. These awards often indicate which service providers maintain the highest operational standards in the Australian market.
The takeaway
Recognising high-performing partners helps maintain rigorous standards across the national telecommunications supply chain. Consumers benefit indirectly when business partners are incentivised to pursue excellence in regional and enterprise support.
Further reading
For more on industry recognition and corporate excellence, explore our Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ARN.
