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2024 AACC INNOVATION AWARDS

Presented by the University of Melbourne at The Australian Gala


Since 2017, the AACC has awarded three Innovation Awards that are presented to an Australian and American company, and to an individual who has shown commitment to Australian innovation. All will be considered to have exemplified innovation and advanced the environment and culture for innovation in Australia. These awards will be presented at the 2024 Australian Gala alongside the Ambassador Bill Lane "Spirit of Australia" Award.

The awards categories and qualifications:

1. Australian Individual based in the Bay Area

    • Advanced the environment and culture for innovation in Australia

    • Participation in an innovation-based business that demonstrate excellence in its field

    • Proven impact in their field of work

2. Australian Company based in the Bay Area

    • Advanced the environment and culture for innovation in Australia

    • Company history that demonstrates excellence and proven impact in their market

    • Innovation driven start up with a connection to Australia

3. American Company based in the Bay Area

    • Established or expanded their presence in Australia in the past 12 months

    • Brings new innovation to the Australian market


Each applicant must clearly address the above criteria in no more than 1,000 words. Entrants can attach photos, demos or prototypes with their entry. Entries can be self-nominated or nominated by a third party. Applicants are required to have a physical presence in the Bay Area.

Applications are to be submitted to the Australian American Chamber of Commerce for preliminary assessment by 5pm PST January 10th, 2024. The top 3 applications for each category will be submitted for final assessment to a distinguished panel of innovation experts.

SUBMIT APPLICATION


2023 Australian Gala Winners

The Spirit of Australia Award:

Dawn Lillington

Innovation Award:

Individual


Kevin Gosschalk

Innovation Award:

Australian Company


Skedulo

Innovation Award:

US Company to Australia


Leolabs


2022 Australian Gala Winners

The Spirit of Australia Award:

Cathy Fredericksen and Geoff Williamson


2020 Australian Gala Winners

The Spirit of Australia Award:

Russ Mansky

Innovation Award:

Individual


Dr. Harris Eyre

Innovation Award:

Australian Company


Culture Amp

Innovation Award:

US Company to Australia


Industrial Light & Magic


2019 Australian Gala Winners

The Spirit of Australia Award:

Bruce Campbell and Chris Gallagher

Innovation Award:

Individual


Tessa Forshaw

Innovation Award:

Australian Company


Tiny

Innovation Award:

US Company to Australia


Nextdoor


2018 Australian Gala Winners

Innovation Award:

Individual


Dr. Elizabeth Blaber

Innovation Award:

Australian Company


Bugcrowd

Innovation Award:

US Company to Australia


DTex


2017 Australian Gala Winners

Innovation Award:

Individual


Andrew Tanner

Innovation Award:

Australian Company 


Nuheara

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