National Awards

Each year the Pearcey Foundation makes awards to outstanding individuals. The awards and previous winners of each award are listed in subsections below. The awardees are selected by various state based and national committees. Nominations can be received at any time.

There are two main categories of awards:

Lifetime ICT achievement and contribution - Pearcey Medal and Pearcey Hall of Fame
Entrepreneurial ICT achievement and contribution - Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award and the Pearcey State Awards

These awards are presented at special events recognised in the ICT industry as "good news" occasions and attended by the most influential decision makers in the industry. These events are generously supported by sponsors and new sponsors are always welcome!

The Pearcey Foundation is delighted that CSIRO and Data61 sponsored our 2019 Pearcey Medal and Hall of Fame Awards, and greatly appreciates their fifteen years of continuous support of our national awards programs.

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 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. In 2019 Sonja Bernhardt OAM and Bob Beaumont were elevated into the prestigious Pearcey Hall of Fame along ... »» 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...

National Nominations

The Pearcey Medal is awarded to a notable person who has made a lifetime contribution to the Australian ICT industry and who is recognised by his or her peers for that contribution. Anyone can nominate an individual for consideration. The Medal finalists are entered into the Pearcey Hall of Fame. »» Read more...