The key dates for the 2010 iAwards are:
- Nominations open 31 January 2010
- State briefing sessions 22-26 March 2010
- Nominations close 28 April 2010
- Phase 1 judging 30 April - 21 May 2010
- iAwards state winners presentations 5-10 July 2010
- Phase 2 judging 3-4 August 2010
- Innovation showcase 5 August 2010
- iAwards gala dinner 5 August 2010
Phase 2 (face to face presentation) judging, the innovation showcase and iAwards gala dinner will be conducted in Melbourne.