2018 State Awards
Each year the Pearcey Foundation holds state awards and we hope you will attend the events in your capital city and connect with local industry. Nominations can be submitted at anytime. Contact YWRtaW5AcGVhcmNleS5vcmcuYXU= and check the State Awards pages.
| State | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 15 June 2018 |
Dr Mark Andrich, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Platform, was awarded the 2018 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur Award on Friday evening, 15 June 2018. The presentation was made at the annual WAITTA Incite Awards gala dinner. |
| SA | 28 Aug 2018 | In conjunction with the ACS SA Branch. To be held at SAHMRI, North Terrace in Adelaide |
| Vic | 28 Aug 2018 |
As part of the Victorian Government's Digital Innovation Festival held each year at the end of August. The event will be held early evening in the CBD (location just being finalised) |
| ACT | August | To be announced soon |
| Tas | 13 Sep 2018 | Details to be announced soon |
| Qld | 11 Oct 2018 | Gala dinner in conjunction with ACS, AIIA, IIBA, ITFGC, ITSMF and SIBA |
| NSW | 1 Nov 2018 | In conjunction with ACS NSW to be held at Sydney Startup Hub, 11-31 York Street, Sydney |
2018 National Awards
The Pearcey Medal and National Entrepreneur Award will be held as part of the ACS National Disruptors Award program, 1 November 2018 at Melbourne's MCEC
Congratulations to our 2017 National Awardees
The presentation of the 2017 Pearcey Medal, Hall of Fame and National Entrepreneur of the Year Awards was held on Thursday 2 November in Sydney as part of the ACS 2017 National Digital Disruptor Awards GALA dinner program and REIMAGINATION Conference held at Sydney's Star, Pyrmont. View the press release here(DOCX, 93 KB)
The 2017 Pearcey Medallist was Emeritus Professor Mike Miller AO of the University of South Australia in Adelaide. The 2017 Hall of Fame was awarded to Senator (retired) Kate Lundy from the ACT and Helen Meredith from Queensland, doyen journalist of the Australian ICT sector.
The winners of the 2017 Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award were wife and husband team Cyan & Collis Ta'eed from Victoria. They were selected by the judges to be the best of the best from the six finalists of the individual 2017 Pearcey State Award winners.
2017 Pearcey Medal Sponsor
We were delighted that Data61 at CSIRO, once again sponsored the Pearcey Medal and Hall of Fame Awards program. Dr Tim Wark, Director of Product, Programs & Marketing at data61, presented these awards - of course, they are the most prestigious individual awards, in the technology sector, in Australia. The 2017 Pearcey Entrepreneurs was presented by Dr Mary O'Kane, 2014 Pearcey Medallist and NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.
2017 State Awards
The 2017 State Awards were an outstanding success. We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 awards. For more information on each state event, the 2017 winners and the nominations process click the links below:
- West Australia - Matthew MacFarlane
- ACT - Phil Williamson & Mark Riley
- Victoria - Cyan & Collis Ta'eed
- South Australia - Geoff Rohrsheim
- Queensland - Dr Jenine Beekhuyzen
- NSW - Tim Fung and Jonathan Lui
Recent News
21 Jun 2018
Dr Alex Zelinsky appointed Vice Chancellor at Newcastle Uni
Dr Alex Zelinsky is to take up the position of Vice Chancellor at NSW's University of Newcastle in November 2018. Alex, 2013 Pearcey Medallist, is currently Chief Defence Scientist in Canberra heading up the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group. Congratulations from all the Friends of Pearcey. »» Read more...
14 Mar 2018
Dr Bob Kahn Visits Melbourne
The Father of the Internet, Dr Robert Kahn, accompanied by his wife, was in Melbourne as the guest of the Australian Digital Commerce Association. Visiting from Washington DC, he spoke at a luncheon on Wednesday 14th March 2018 at the Melbourne Town Hall. »» Read more...
03 Mar 2018
Dr Mal Bryce Passes Away
Former WA deputy premier and 2012 Pearcey Medalist Mal Bryce has been remembered as "ahead of his time and a champion of innovation and technology" after the long-serving Labor stalwart died at the age of 74, on the 3rd March 2018. »» Read more...
26 Jan 2018
2018 Australia Day Honours
On Australia Day 2018, Robin Eckerman was recognised as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for "for significant service to the telecommunications industry through roles in broadband infrastructure and network development, and to the energy supply sector". »» Read more...
Awards
Pearcey Medals for Lifetime Achievement
The Pearcey Medal is a prestigious annual individual award that recognizes a distinguished lifetime achievement and contribution to the development and growth of the ICT industry in Australia. In 2017, we were delighted that Data61 at CSIRO once again sponsored the Pearcey Medal and the Pearcey Hall of Fame and that Dr Tim Wark, Director of Product, Programs & Marketing ... »» Read more...
Pearcey Entrepreneur Awards
The Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award is a special recognition annual award. This award gives prominence to one of the State Pearcey winners for inspiring leadership, scale, impact, innovation and acclaim on the world stage. »» Read more...
Pearcey Hall of Fame
The Pearcey Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made very significant lifetime contributions into one or more of Australia's ICT research, industry, or professional development. It is a yearly award which includes the Pearcey Medalist and up to two other individuals. »» Read more...
State Nominations
The Pearcey Foundation welcomes nominations all year round for any of its awards. We encourage the nominations of anyone who has made a significant contribution to the ICT industry. Simply contact us with the details. »» Read more...
Initiatives
Australia 3.0
Australia 3.0 leverages the collective wisdom of a grouping of some of Australia's leading Technology and Innovation thinkers and most experienced professionals to develop insight into the pivotal issues that will impact Australia's ability to succeed in the global digital economy. »» Read more...
Pearcey Institute
The Pearcey Institute was launched during the '60th Anniversary of Computing in Victoria' celebration held on 14th June 2016 at the Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Victoria. »» Read more...