Nominations for the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards are now open
Read the eligibility and assessment criteria before submitting a nomination.
To submit a nomination, complete the nomination form.
Nominations close 9 am AEST Monday 30 June 2025.
If you need help with your nomination or would prefer to provide it in a different format email us at ABA@aff.gov.au.
About the awards
We celebrate the individuals, groups and organisations that enhance Australia’s biosecurity system. The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognises leadership, collaboration, innovation and proactive risk management.
Our biosecurity system plays a critical role to:
- maintain our agricultural industries
- support our environment
- protect our way of life.
While the awards focus on the year of recognition, they also honour long-term and ongoing contributions.
Meet the 2024 award winners
2024 Australian Biosecurity Awards
Congratulations to the 2024 award winners.
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry announced the winners at an event on 25 November 2024.
We share their stories to encourage excellence and best practice.
Categories
Learn more about eligibility for these categories.
Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution over a sustained period.
Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
Recognises an outstanding individual as an ambassador for science and innovation.
First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
Recognises Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals, groups and organisations for outstanding contributions to biosecurity and exceptional commitment to protect Country and people from pests, weeds and diseases.
Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year
Recognises Australian primary producers and growers, including individuals and organisations.
Industry
Recognises contributions to Australia’s biosecurity in their related industry.
Government
Recognises government employees, partnerships or organisations that significantly contribute to maintaining Australia’s biosecurity integrity.
Environmental Biosecurity
Recognises significant contributions to protecting our environment from biosecurity risks.
Community
Recognises significant contributions to biosecurity outcomes in the community.
Education
Recognises significant contributions to biosecurity education.
Past recipients
Past winners include:
- industry leaders in biosecurity
- long-serving biosecurity advocates
- groups and individuals who managed significant pest and disease detections.
Their stories show how important biosecurity is and why we must all do our part.
Learn more about our past award recipients.
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