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Nominations and submissions have opened for this year’s Australian Defence Industry Awards, to be held on 21 September in Canberra.
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Run with the support of principal partner KBR, the Australian Defence Industry Awards will be held on Thursday, 21 September 2023, at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Click here to buy tickets.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Thursday, 29 June 2023, for a chance to gain recognition on the national stage.
The Australian Defence Industry Awards are an unparalleled program that identifies the top businesses and professionals in the defence industry across Australia.
Recognising people and businesses rather than products and platforms, the awards acknowledge all defence industry stakeholders — including primes, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), academic institutions, and associations, as well as top-performing individuals such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, technicians, and academics.
There are 10 individual 19 group award categories for entrants to choose from this year. Click here to view the categories.
Individual categories include Academic of the Year, Female Defence Leader of the Year, Indigenous Defence Leader of the Year, and Technician of the Year.
Group categories include Aerospace Business of the Year, AIC Champion of the Year, Land Business of the Year, and Veteran Support Program of the Year.
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the defence supply chain and have become a coveted accolade for organisations and professionals.
By winning an award, organisations could elevate and distinguish themselves from their competitors when attracting and retaining the best talent and strengthen their position when winning defence projects or contracts.
Recognition of individuals on a national stage could underpin their career advancement.
Judged by a panel that includes former senior Australian Defence Force leaders, academics, business executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, an Australian Defence Industry Award is a peer-reviewed recognition of your capabilities in defence and passion for propelling the industry forward. Click here to review the judging process.
With the defence industry now established as a fundamental segment of Australia’s capabilities, winning an award solidifies the role of organisations and individuals in advancing the industry.
“The Australian Defence Industry Awards is our opportunity to recognise the best and the brightest in defence industry — whether you’re an SME, a high performer in a prime or an academic that strives to support our national security ecosystem,” editor of Defence Connect Liam Garman said.
“This is an opportunity for those who excel in defence industry to take centrestage and gain unparalleled recognition for the work that they do to make defence industry one of Australia’s most innovative and dynamic industries.
“I look forward to seeing all of our finalists on the night and toasting their accomplishments for the year!”
To enter the awards, decide which categories you are eligible to enter, register your account through our secure awards platform, and fill in the details of your submission/s.
When you’re happy with your submission, press save and lodge it.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Thursday, 29 June 2023, and don’t miss out!
The Australian Defence Industry Awards will be held on Thursday, 21 September 2023, at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Click here to buy tickets.
The dress code for civilians is black tie, and mess dress for military personnel.
For tips on how to write an effective submission, click here.
For instructions on how to submit an entry, click here.
For more information about the awards program, click here.
