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A total of 100 finalists have been revealed for the annual Defence & National Security Workforce Awards.
Run with support of principal partner Atturra, the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards provides a platform to celebrate the achievements of rising stars and spotlight innovative workforce programs.
The awards program recognises young talent and impactful initiatives, from the top-performing technical, operations and communications specialists under the age of 35 to the nation’s leading reserve support and training development programs.
Defence Connect is pleased to announce that a total of 100 finalists have been selected across 19 submission-based categories.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
Defence and national security professionals had a choice between nine individual and 11 group categories for the unparalleled awards program.
Some of the individual finalists include Emily Booth of University of Technology Sydney for Best Female Technical Specialist, Nick Draper of Saab Australia for Best Maritime Technical Specialist, and Raymond Huang of KPMG for Best Project Manager.
Group finalists include Auraya for Best ESG Program, JLL for Best Diversity and Inclusion Program or Initiative, and RSL Queensland for Best Veteran Support Program.
Being named a finalist in the prestigious awards program ensures recipients receive national recognition for excellence throughout the year.
The Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2025 program will culminate in a black-tie/military mess dress gala ceremony on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at Ilumina, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
The ceremony will provide attendees the unique opportunity to network and collaborate with industry leaders and peers across the industry.
Finalists were selected using a robust judging criteria that is both quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence and contributions to Australia’s defence and national security sector.
The judging panel includes former senior ADF and military leaders, academics, business executives, entrepreneurs and innovators to ensure entrants receive peer-reviewed recognition of their capabilities in defence.
Defence Connect congratulates all of this year’s finalists.
Click here to view the full list of finalists.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at Ilumina, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
For more information on the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards, click here.
