Celebrant Awards
The Australian Wedding Celebrants Awards are a yearbook of recognitions given to wedding celebrants across Australia — regional "Celebrant of the Year" honours, "Class of" year markers, and community commendations from couples, guests and fellow wedding vendors.
2026 3 awards
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Ceremony & Dancefloor Double Threat
Celebrant Lady Love Annie crafted a deeply personal ceremony that moved guests to tears, then kept the dancefloor packed all night—the complete celebration package.
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Made It Feel Like Us
Josh Withers Made a multicultural wedding feel effortless and deeply personal, with genuine support for a bride navigating English as a second language.
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Worth His Weight in Gold
Jesse B Jesse exceeded expectations from first enquiry to final moment, delivering a wedding Cody and Shelby will cherish forever.
2025 2 awards
2024 1 award
2023 1 award
2022 1 award
2020 1 award
2018 1 award
2017 1 award
2016 1 award
2015 1 award
2014 3 awards
2012 1 award
2011 1 award
2009 1 award
2008 4 awards
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Class of 2008
Kirk Samuel Goodsell Kirk Samuel Goodsell became an authorised celebrant in 2008.
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Class of 2008
Robyn Pattison Robyn Pattison became an authorised celebrant in 2008.
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Class of 2008
Trudy the Celebrant Trudy the Celebrant became an authorised celebrant in 2008.
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Class of 2008
Venita Manning Venita Manning became an authorised celebrant in 2008.
About these awards
- What are the awards on this page?
- Recognitions given to Australian wedding celebrants listed in this directory — regional "Celebrant of the Year" honours, "Class of" year markers showing when a celebrant began practising, and community commendations that recognise standout moments at ceremonies.
- Who gives them?
- Nominations come from couples, guests and fellow wedding vendors who've worked with the celebrant. Each nomination is reviewed by the directory editors before it appears on a celebrant's Trophy Shelf.
- Can I nominate a celebrant?
- Yes. Head to the nomination form, describe what the celebrant did, and a draft award title is generated for you to approve before anything is sent.
- How often is this page updated?
- Whenever a new nomination or award is accepted — typically several times a week.