Australian Defence Industry Awards 2022 | Momentum Media Pty Ltd | 21 July 2022 | National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The most anticipated awards program of the year, the Australian Defence Industry Awards, is back and is once again bringing you an unparalleled awards program that identifies the top businesses and professionals in the defence industry across the nation.

Recognising people and businesses, rather than products and platforms, the Australian Defence Industry Awards universally acknowledges all defence industry stakeholders — from primes, SMEs, academic institutions and associations through to high-performing individuals such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, technicians and academics.

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 seeking to forge their role in the defence industry.

Awards Categories
• Executive of the Year
• Rising Star of the Year
• Engineer & Technician of the Year
• Scientist of the Year
• Academic of the Year
• Marketing/Communications Professional of the Year
• Female Defence Leader of the Year
• Consultant of the Year
• Innovator of the Year
• Indigenous Defence Leader of the Year

2021 Winners

Individual

Academic Of The Year
• Karu Esselle, University of Technology Sydney

Engineer Of The Year
• Mino Bucci, DroneShield

Female Defence Leader Of The Year
• Tamanna Monem, Queensland AI Hub

Indigenous Defence Leader Of The Year
• Jake Adams, Northrop Grumman Australia

Marketing/Communications Professional Of The Year
• Jessica Thomas, Nova Systems

Scientist Of The Year
• Abdulghani Mohamed, RMIT University

Consultant Of The Year
• Sarah Pavillard, ADROITA

Executive Of The Year
• Merik Karman, Penten

Graduate Of The Year
• Brett Smith, BAE Systems Maritime Australia

Innovator Of The Year – Individual
• Saeid Nahavandi, Deakin University

Rising Star Of The Year
• Nikita Sardesai, Shoal Group

Technician Of The Year
• Szymon Rosinski, Naval Ship Management

Group

Academic Institution Of The Year
• RMIT University

Consultancy Of The Year
• AeroPM

Defence Innovator Of The Year – Company
• DroneShield

Export Business Of The Year
• EOS Defence Systems

Indigenous Business Of The Year
• Biodiversity Australia

Land Business Of The Year
• NIOA

Naval Business Of The Year
• EM Solutions

SME Of The Year
• Fivecast

Start-up Of The Year
• Buzzworks

Training And Mentorship Program Of The Year
• Soldier On

Aerospace Business Of The Year
• Lockheed Martin Australia

Cyber Business Of The Year
• Penten

Estate & Infrastructure Business Of The Year
• Beca

Graduate Program Of The Year
• QinetiQ

Industry Association Of The Year
• Defence Teaming Centre

Manufacturer Of The Year
• EOS Defence Systems

Prime Contractor Of The Year
• NIOA

Space Business Of The Year
• EOS Space Systems

Sub-contractor Of The Year
• AeroPM

Veteran Support Program Of The Year
• Rehab Management