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Recognising Australia's Rising Star in digital and technology. This award recognises an ambitious innovator who has demonstrated an outstanding level of initiative and leadership as a digital specialist early in their career. Please note that from 2026, eligibility for this award has changed - nominees must be under the age of 25 at the time of their award submission
Eligibility Criteria
The person eligible for this award must:
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Identify as She/Her, She/They, or They/Them
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Reside in Australia
- Be under the age of 25 at the time of their award submission.
Assessment Criteria
What we are looking for in the entry:
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Clear and concise communication of the significant achievements to date within your role, organisation and/or the digital community
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Clear ambition for a career in the digital sector
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Demonstrated future potential in leadership, innovation and digital expertise
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Involvement and initiative within the digital community
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Resilience in the face of challenge
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Concise yet sufficiently detailed answers
Tip: When responding to questions, please provide as many numerical measures as possible - quantifying your success will help contextualise your submission for the industry judges.
Nomination Questions
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Full Name (first and last name)
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Role Title
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Organisation
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LinkedIn URL
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Bio (150 words)
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What made you pursue a career in the digital industry, and what drives your passion for it? (150 words)
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Describe your current role or studies, along with your greatest achievement in the digital industry so far. What are you most proud of, and why? (300 words)
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Share an example of a time when you faced a challenge or difficulty in your career. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn? (250 words)
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How would others describe your work ethic, passion, and contributions to the digital industry? (Tip: Include a testimonial if possible!) (200 words)
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Complete the following sentences: In the next three years, I am working to achieve… (100 words) My ultimate career goal is… (100 words)
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What would winning this award mean to you? (100 words)
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Describe any additional contributions you have made to the Australian digital industry, such as guest speaking, mentoring, or other initiatives. (150 words)
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Please provide a link or testimonial that highlights your contributions to the tech industry or gender equity.
Nomination Fee
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- Allyship in Action (Manbassador)
- Business Support Excellence
- Cloud & Infrastructure Excellence
- Cybersecurity Leader of the Year
- Champion of Change
- Data Leader of the Year
- Digital Experience Excellence
- Digital Transformation Leader of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Executive Leader of the Year
- Founder of the Year
- Growth Leader of the Year
- Indigenous Leader of the Year
- Innovator of the Year
- IT Excellence
- Product Excellence
- Public Sector Excellence
- Rising Star of the Year
- Software Engineering Excellence
- Technical Leader of the Year
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