AXIS Awards Application Process

Application Opens: April 1, 2026
Deadline: June 15, 2026

To apply for an AXIS Award, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Register and Submit Payment

Begin by completing your registration and submitting payment based on your applicant type:

• ATD Dallas Members: Eligible to apply at no cost

• Non-Members: $75 application fee per submission (Become a member today for only $100 and apply for free PLUS gain access to all of our resources and events!)

• Vendors/Partners applying with their client: $150 application fee per submission 

• • Please Note: ATD Dallas membership does not apply to vendor/partner submissions. All vendor and partner applicants must register under the vendor/partner category and pay the $150 application fee.
  • Vendors and partners may apply in collaboration with their client organizations. When selected, both the client organization and the vendor partner will be recognized and receive the AXIS Award.

Step 2: Receive Application Link

Once your registration and payment have been completed, you will receive an email with a personalized link to access the application form.

Step 3: Complete and Submit Your Application

Use the link provided to complete the application. You may save your progress and return as needed before submitting. Be sure to review all responses for accuracy prior to final submission.

• Please review the Details and FAQs for additional information before applying.
• Applied previously? Log in using your prior credentials or use the "Forgot Password" link to reset your password. This could be different than your login to the ATD Dallas webpage.
• First-timer? Click the "New User" link to create your Username and Password.
• Need to Work Offline on the Application? Download the 2026 AXIS Awards Preparation Form after logging into the application site.

Please note: While filling out the application, at any point in time, you can save the application and complete it later.  There is a Save Progress button at the bottom of the form.  You can then return any time before the application deadline to finish and submit it.