The 2021 Pearcey National Awards and South Australia Entrepreneur Award completed
The Pearcey Foundation awards program for 2021 is now complete. On the 15 November 2021, the Pearcey Foundation announced that the 2021 South Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year was Mohan Koo, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of world leading cybersecurity provider DTEX Systems.
Then on Wednesday 24 November the Foundation presented the Pearcey National awards in a multi-state Zoom link-up. In Adelaide the Premier of South Australia, the Hon Steven Marshall, awarded both the 2021 South Australia Entrepreneur Award as well as the 2021 National Entrepreneur of the year Award to Mohan Koo during a break in a conference he was attending in Adelaide. The six winners of the respective State Entrepreneur Awards were all present on a nation wide linkup to hear the announcement.
Concurrently in Sydney, the Chairman of the Pearcey Foundation, Wayne Fitzsimmons, presented the 2021 Pearcey Medal to David Thodey AO, as well announcing the 2021 Hall of Fame recipients - Alan Noble in Adelaide and Judy Hammond in Sydney. Alan received his Hall of Fame certificate from the Premier of South Australia alongside Mohan Moo receiving his National Entrepreneur Award. Judy Hammonds award was a virtual presentation over Zoom.
Full details on the awards are shown on their respective pages on this website
Coming events
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24 Feb 2022 |
'Riding the Digital Wave Summit' - celebrating 70 years since Australia's first Computer Conference |
In person at Syd Uni…all being well Omicron fades away quickly!! |
More details on all forthcoming events are available on our Pearcey Heritage website heritage.pearcey.org.au.
Recent News
15 Nov 2021
2021 SA Award
The 2021 Pearcey Entrepreneur Award was presented to Mohan Koo, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of world leading cybersecurity provider DTEX Systems. The Award was presented at a small ceremony on 15 November 2021 at Lot 14 in Adelaide, attended by Pearcey Committee members, previous Pearcey Entrepreneur Awardeees, and special guests Andrew Nunn, SA Chief Entrepreneur and Alan Noble, ex ... »» Read more...
12 Nov 2021
2021 Tas Award
Nina McMahon, co-founder and CEO of PopUp WiFi was the recipient of the 2021 Tasmanian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award. This year's award was presented on 12 November in Hobart during the gala industry dinner following TasICT's Annual Conference and in collaboration with the Tasmanian Branch of ACS as well as TasICT. »» Read more...
14 Oct 2021
2021 NSW Award
The NSW Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to brother and sister team Jordan O'Reilly and Laura O'Reilly OAM. The presentation was held online on October 14, as part of Spark Festival. Jordan and Laura have cofounded both not-for-profit and profit-for-purpose businesses helping people with disabilities and their families manage their needs and support services. Over the last ten years, ... »» Read more...
06 Oct 2021
2021 Qld Award
Brisbane, Australia - 6 October 2021 - The Pearcey Foundation today announced Michael Holmstrom, CEO and co-founder of STEM Punks as this year's recipient of the Queensland Pearcey ICT Entrepreneur Award. STEM Punks provides immersive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) programs for students and teachers from grades one to 12. The award was presented last night in Brisbane by Andrew ... »» Read more...
28 Sep 2021
2021 ACT Award
Canberra 28 Sep 2021: The Pearcey Foundation today announced Daniel Shaddock, founder and CEO of Liquid Instruments as this year's recipient of the ACT Chief Minister's Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. The award was presented by Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister at the Annual ACT Pearcey Round Table (held virtually this year). »» Read more...
12 Sep 2021
Vale Clive Finkelstein
One of Australia's foremost computer scientists passed away peacefully in Perth on the 12th September 2021. Recognised for his work in defining Information Engineering, when he presented the concept at the 1980 IFIPS conference in Melbourne. Clive was elevated to the Pearcey Hall of Fame in 2008 at a memorable ceremony in Sydney. »» Read more...
01 Sep 2021
2021 Vic Award
The 2021 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award was presented to Bronwyn Le Grice, founder and CEO of ANDHealth. The award, in its 23rd year, was presented by the Honourable Mr Danny Pearson MLA, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Regulatory Reform, Government Services and Creative Industries. »» Read more...
23 Jul 2021
2021 WA Award
The 2021 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur Award was presented to Charlie Gunningham, Founder and Principal Damburst as part the 30th WAITTA Incite Honorary Awards on Friday 23 July 2021. »» 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. »» 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 Medallist 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
Pearcey Institute
The Pearcey Institute was launched during the '60th Anniversary of Computing in Victoria' celebration in 2016 and was registered in 2018 as a 'Company limited by Guarantee' and designated the Pearcey Institute Limited (PIL). »» Read more...
Thought Leadership
The Pearcey Foundation is proud to organise and participate in forums, roundtables and public debates on issues of national ICT importance. »» Read more...