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Thursday, 15 May 2025 • Ilumina, Sydney • Welcome reception: 6:30pm AEST • Official start: 7:00pm • Civilians: Black tie • Military: Mess dress

Recognising the top professionals and businesses in our defence and national security workforce

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It’s your time to shine

Are you an up-and-comer in the national security sector? Has your business helped energise the industry with an innovative workforce program?

SUBMIT NOW for the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards to be recognised nationally for your contribution to Australia’s safety and prosperity.

Held in Sydney, this black-tie event will showcase the depth of talent in the defence and national security sectors, as well as those workforce initiatives that are transforming the way security professionals operate as Australia prepares to embark on a period of rapid technological transformation.

For more information on the awards program, click here, or to start your submission today, click here.

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Ticket pricing

Individual ticket price

$349

Excl. GST


Table price

$3,490

Excl. GST


About the awards

Recognising outstanding professionals in the defence and national security workforce

The Defence & National Security sector is navigating a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, driven by the urgent need to address an increasingly complex and volatile global security environment. This once-in-a-generation uplift calls for transformative thinking and unwavering commitment to strengthening our national resilience.

In response to these unprecedented challenges, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards have been established to celebrate the exceptional individuals, teams, and initiatives that are shaping the future of Australia’s security landscape.

These awards honour the visionaries, innovators and creative solutions that have redefined how industry delivers capabilities for Defence and the Commonwealth.

From recognising tomorrow’s Defence & National Security industry leaders, to spotlighting groundbreaking workforce strategies that revolutionise the way we operate, these awards are a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Australia’s defence sector.

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Event date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Venue: Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:30pm
Event start: 7:00pm AEST
Dress: Civilians: Black tie • Military: Mess dress

What you’ll learn

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Why enter the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025?

Gain national recognition and elevate yourself or your business in front of leading names in the Australian defence and national security sector.

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STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE

The awards program will recognise the top-performing up-and-comers in the defence and national security sector, including technical specialists, project managers, and communications specialists under 35. Submit your application today to be recognised in front of industry leaders.
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HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING HIGH-LEVEL NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

Shine a spotlight on your organisation’s workforce initiatives that are transforming the way security professionals operate. With a judging panel including former senior ADF leaders, academics, business executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, the awards are a peer reviewed opportunity to showcase your organisation’s solutions for Australia’s technological transformation.
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GAIN RECOGNITION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY

Highlight your organisation’s solutions to upskilling and strengthening Australia’s defence and national security workforce. With security solutions essential to Australia’s safety and security, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards provide an opportunity for your business to showcase how it is energising its workforce and why it is an employer of choice.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

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How to enter the awards:

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Decide which categories you are eligible to go into. Review the categories here.

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Register your account through our secure awards platform. Register and log in here.

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Fill in the details of your submission/s. Review the judging process here.

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When you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it!

Key dates

14 November

Nominations and submissions open

13 February

Nominations and submissions close

Please contact Adrian on +61 448 021 996 or email if you have any questions or need help lodging your submission.

14 March

Finalists announced

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15 May

Awards ceremony

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Event highlights

HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

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