Aware Super named Retirement Offering of the Year at 2026 SuperRatings Awards

Aware Super took out three major awards at the 2026 SuperRatings Awards last night, including Retirement Offering of the Year, the top retirement award.

The fund also won the Best Digital Offering award and the Retirement Security Seeker award for providing a more stable, resilient income to retirees.

The Retirement Offering of the Year award recognises funds that support members through the transition from saving to spending. It considers retirement strategy, income options for different needs and services designed around retirees, treating retirement as a journey rather than a single product.

Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart said the result reflected the fund’s deep experience in retirement.

The Retirement Security Seeker award reinforced that view. It recognises funds that support a more stable, resilient income when markets are unsettled, looking at investment design, income options and guidance for members who place a high value on managing risk. 

“Aware Super offers a sustainable income for our retired members through the power of our globally diversified investment strategy, careful product design and expert financial advice,” Ms Stewart said.

Digital services built around members

The Best Digital Offering award recognises funds that provide a secure and convenient digital experience, including the services members can complete online or through an app, the visibility of their requests and the protection of their accounts.

Aware Super was one of the first super funds to insource and digitise its member administration, with more than 95 per cent of member processes now digital. 

Ms Stewart said Aware was an industry leader when it came to understanding how digital tools, complemented by human advice, can empower members to achieve their retirement goals.

“This award is particularly pleasing as we’ve invested significantly over a number of years in building an innovative, inhouse digital platform to give our members a super simple and super helpful experience,” she said. 

“My Retirement Planner and Retirement Manager are two examples of digital experiences that have really transformed how our members plan for and manage their retirement, complemented by human guidance and advice.”

Ms Stewart said the wins belonged to the whole Aware team.

“These awards have been made possible by the dedication of our people and how they always put our members’ interests first,” she said.