Xero Partner Awards FAQs
Have a few questions? Here are answers to common questions about the Xero Partner Awards.
I’m an accountant or bookkeeper. How can I nominate our business for a Xero Partner Award?
You’ll need to put together a Xero Partner Awards entry and submit it no later than 11:59 pm ET on Monday, June 22, 2026. Writing a Xero Partner Awards entry can be fun and a great opportunity to bring your team together and reflect on what you’ve achieved over the last year. Once you’ve drafted your entry, head to awards.xero.com to submit your nomination.
When will finalists be announced?
Finalists will be announced in late July 2026.
Where and when will the Xero Awards event and winner announcement take place?
The Award winners will be announced at Xerocon Denver and the winner’s exclusive celebration will take place late October 2026.
Why should we nominate ourselves for a Xero Partner Award?
There are many reasons to nominate your practice or company for a Xero Partner Award, whether you’re shortlisted or crowned a winner or not. For a start, it’s an excellent opportunity to reflect on your achievements and bring them to light. And if you’re a finalist or winner, your award-winning status is a great talking point when you’re trying to win new business, and it can help you build brand awareness.
If you’re a winner:
- you’ll get to attend the invite-only Xero Partner Awards celebration (trust us, we know how to celebrate!).
- you’ll be sent a Xero Partner Awards winners pack to promote your award win. This includes: a trophy to take pride in or place in your office, two free tickets to US Xerocon 2028, digital assets including social tiles to promote your award win and a media release template and tips for getting in touch with your local press
- your clients will feel validated that they’re with a Xero partner who’s happy to step up and be recognized.
Can a submitted entry be changed to ‘In progress’?
The answer is yes! Should you need to update information in your entry for whatever reason, we can return the entry to ‘In progress’ up until June 22 when entries close.
Questions?
Contact xeroconnect@xero.com
Short-form rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C.,18 years of age or older, who are part of an accounting or bookkeeping practice or firm that held a Xero partner or business edition subscription between 4/1/25–3/31/26. Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. ET on 5/11/26 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 6/22/26. Limit one (1) Submission per Award Category per person/firm. Subject to Official Rules, including judging criteria, prize details, and restrictions, see xero.com/us/events/xero-awards/2026/terms-conditions. Sponsor: Xero, Inc., 1875 South Grant Street, Suite #640, San Mateo, CA 94402