2025 DTC Awards

2025 Award Nominations Open 20th May 2025

AWARD CATEGORIES

Each year the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) recognises the achievements of DTC members in the Defence industry. The DTC Awards recognise organisations that have significantly contributed to the development of Australia’s Defence industry, while showing excellence in ethical behaviour, service and commitment. The awards are presented at the DTC’s annual Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

30 June 2025: Update on technical difficulties submitting award applications

Due to technical difficulties with the online portal, award nominations have been extended to COB Friday 4th of July. We are aware the portal is currently performing slower than usual due to high traffic. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please avoid refreshing your browser, and consider trying again in a little while. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your patience.

Explore the Award Categories and Nominate!

Applications are accepted online, before your proceed to the Nomination Portal, download our Award Nomination Guide

Award Nomination Guide

Innovation Award

The DTC Innovation Award recognises members who have designed an innovative product or service which addresses a Defence capability gap or enhances Defence capability. Products can be tangible or intangible and can include manufactured goods, equipment, professional services or programs. The category includes domestic defence or export defence markets.

Before you submit online, please note that high traffic may cause the submission button to spin and delay. We suggest aiming to submit your application in advance of the deadline.

Nominate for the Innovation Award

SME Transformation & Change Award (NEW!)

The DTC SME Transformation and Change Award recognises a small to medium-sized business that has led meaningful change to strengthen its contribution to the defence sector.

Before you submit online, please note that high traffic may cause the submission button to spin and delay. We suggest aiming to submit your applications well in advance of the deadline.

Nominate for the SME Transformation and Change Award

Collaboration Award

The DTC Collaboration Award is awarded to DTC members who have collaborated with other DTC members and/or organisations to address a gap in the capacity or capability of the Defence sector. The award recognises and celebrates organisations who achieve mutual business success as a result of the collaboration arrangement with other organisations.

Before you submit online, please note that high traffic may cause the submission button to spin and delay. We suggest aiming to submit your applications well in advance of the deadline.

Nominate for the Collaboration Award

Stage 1 - NOMINATIONS

Eligibility:

In addition to the award specific eligibility nominees must;

• Be a financial DTC member.
• Only include achievements relevant to the timeframe as specified within each award category.
• Submit the online nomination form before the closing date outlined above. The DTC reserves the right to refuse any nominations submitted after this date.
• Not exceed the allocated words per question. If successfully shortlisted, nominees may have the opportunity to provide additional information during an interview with the judging panel.

Stage 2 - SHORTLISTING OF NOMINEES

All nominations will be assessed by a judging panel selected by the DTC. The judges are sourced from a cross-section of defence industry organisations, selected for their industry experience and understanding of operating a business in the defence sector.

Judges will shortlist three (3) nominees in each of the three (3) categories based on:

• the responses provided on the nomination form,
• additional supporting information obtained by the judges through the public domain.

Stage 3 - CONFIRMATION OF FINALISTS

All entrants will be notified via email of the outcome of the shortlisting process, with finalists confirmed of the decision via phone.

Stage 4 - FINALISTS INTERVIEW

Finalists may be required to participate in a telephone interview with the judging panel to assist with the selection of a winner. Finalists will be scored against a criteria as set out by the objectives of the award with the highest combined judge’s score determining the winner.

Stage 5 - FILMING

The three (3) finalists from each award category will be invited to participate in a promotional video. This video will be played at the DTC’s Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony and posted on the DTC website after the event. Finalists are also encouraged to use the video for promotional purposes within their organisation after the award ceremony.

Adelaide Film Works will carry out the filming and editing of the finalists’ videos. The videos will comprise of footage of the finalist’s facilities, and interview content. Adelaide Film Works crew will spend 1-2 hours filming various scenarios and fly-on-the-wall type imagery at all finalist’s facilities. Adelaide Film Works will contact finalists directly to discuss the filming possibilities and organise a timeslot within the week listed above.

Note: Due to the expected large sizes of teams for the Collaboration Award, we are unable to guarantee filming of all companies within the teams. Please note filming preference will be given to DTC members. We may not be able to film non-members or all facilities of large teams.

Stage 6 - AWARDS CEREMONY

The winners in each category will be announced at the Defence Teaming Centre’s Defence Industry Dinner & Awards Ceremony, in Adelaide, South Australia. All finalists will be acknowledged, and their video shown. Winners will also be published in DTC’s newsletter, magazine and online. Finalists are required to purchase at least one ticket to the ceremony in order to accept the award should they be successful.