As part of Spinal Health Month (1-30 June 2026), the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) is excited to introduce the Align & Shine Awards – a new recognition program celebrating creativity, innovation and community spirit.
For 30 years ACA has led Australia’s premier musculoskeletal health awareness campaign. In 2026, the inaugural Align & Shine Awards will acknowledge outstanding contributions, and spotlight the collective impact of efforts to improve spinal health across the nation.
Participating in the Align & Shine Awards not only demonstrates your commitment to spinal health – it positions you as a leader in community health and engagement. Whether you’re hosting an event, getting engaging online content, or championing the messages within your local community, every contribution plays a role in helping Australians get back to feeling good.
Award Objectives
- Recognise and appreciate active community and member participation
- Encourage innovative and creative campaign engagement
- Foster a sense of community and shared purpose
Categories
All registered participants will receive a digital Certificate of Appreciation.
Following the campaign, participants will be invited to submit an online nomination for one or more of the following award categories:
- Outstanding Engagement Award
For consistent, active participation throughout Spinal Health Month. - Community Impact Award
Recognising individuals or organisations who made a meaningful difference in their local community. - Innovation Award
Celebrating inventive, fresh, unique and creative approaches to engaging with the public and promoting spinal health. - Social Media Champion Award
Presented to an ACA member who led the charge in online engagement and visibility.
Key Dates
- Spinal Health Month: 1-30 June 2026
- Awards Nominations open 2 July 2026
- Awards Nominations close 31 July 2026
- Awards Winners announced at the ACA 2026 Conference in August.
How to enter
- Step 1 Register: Take part in Spinal Health Month 2026 activities at spinalhealth.org.au
- Step 2 Nominate: Eligible participants will receive a link to submit their nomination via our online entry form.
- Step 3 Assessment: Nominations will be judged in August.
- Step 4 Announcement: Award winners will be announced in Late August at the 2026 ACA Conference and celebrated via ACA newsletters and social media.
It’s time to Align & Shine!
Get involved this Spinal Health Month and help Australians get back to feeling good. Together, we can create a healthier and happier Australia.