Nominate for the 2025 TechDiversity Awards
That’s a Wrap! Nominations Are Now Closed
Nominations Close 9 May
JUDGING PERIOD BEGINS
14 May 2025
Judging Period Closes
6 June 2025
Panel Deliberations Begin
16 June 2025
Celebrating a Decade of Impact
Framing DE+I Futures
The TechDiversity Awards 2025 mark a decade of celebrating and amplifying Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Australia’s tech workforce. This milestone year isn’t just about looking back on the progress we’ve made—it’s about Framing DEI Futures.
The reality is clear: DEI doesn’t happen by itself—it’s built by leaders, teams, and initiatives that take action. Now, more than ever, we need to recognise and showcase the trailblazers, the changemakers, and the bold initiatives that are shaping an inclusive and innovative workforce.
That’s where YOU come in.
Tell us your story and showcase the impact your work has made.
Why Submit a Nomination?
- Your work deserves recognition – You’ve put in the effort, now let it be celebrated on a national stage.
- Inspire the industry – Your story will help shape how DEI is approached across Australia’s tech workforce.
- Gain visibility among leaders – Our judging panel includes senior executives, government leaders, DEI experts, and industry influencers.
- Celebrate 10 years of TechDiversity – This milestone year will be bigger and bolder than ever.
Five Award Categories to Choose From:
- Government – Celebrating public sector initiatives that drive inclusive policies and opportunities.
- Business – Recognising organisations embedding DEI into their culture, leadership, and workforce.
- Education – Highlighting initiatives that open doors and create pathways for diverse talent in tech.
- Campaign of the Year – Showcasing impactful DEI campaigns that have shifted perspectives and changed industry norms.
- Tech for Good – Recognising technology-driven solutions that deliver social impact, environmental sustainability, accessibility, and wellbeing.
For more detailed information about each category, please click here.
Here are some of the organisations that
have submitted in the previous years:
Explore previous awards
So many inspirational stories and speakers. It was a fantastic evening. I still find myself reflecting back on the phenomenal evening filled with so many inspirational people, stories and speakers that are making real change for so many. It has supercharged me too to expand my thinking and be a catalyst for change.
– Nerine Erasmus, Delivery Manager at REA Group
More Than Just an Award—A Legacy
This year, all finalists and winners will be featured in a keepsake Winners’ Booklet—a special 10th-anniversary edition that will cement your place in Australia’s DEI history.
What’s Next?
- Submit Your Nomination – Start your entry today.
- Encourage Others – Share this opportunity with your peers, colleagues, and network.
- Join Us at the Gala – Winners will be announced at the TechDiversity Awards Gala on August 14, 2025, at the Sofitel On Collins Melbourne.
This isn’t just an award—it’s a movement. Be part of shaping the next decade of DEI in tech.
The TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups across five award categories
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1. Government
This is the category for you if you work:
- for any Government agency, federal or state
- for an organisation that is running a joint project/initiative with a Government agency
- at a Consultancy working with Government
- for a scale up/start up that work with government
Maybe you work for an agency that has developed an app that indicates locally available services for people who are currently without a home.
Maybe you are developing an online accessibility toolkit to assist in creating digital platforms and content that are accessible and inclusive for everyone.
In real terms, what might this look like? Below are some previous winning submissions:
- A program to employ a cohort of people with ASD into a Government department for (at least) two years.
- A Government funded program that uses the power and influence of Video Games (gamification) to change the beliefs and behaviours of teenage boys towards LGBTI+.
- A Youth Employment Scheme (YES) traineeship program to increase the participation of disadvantaged youth (under 24 years of age) into the workforce with a focus on IT and STEM disciplines.
2. Business
This is the category for you if you work:
- within a traditional business model
- for a traditional tech company
- in tech department within any industry
- at a consultancy working with businesses
- for a scale up/start up
Maybe you have set up a Diversity and Inclusion committee to look at the current imbalance within your organisation, then have designed programs to address this.
Maybe you have been involved in the development and design of such a program to address the imbalance.
In real terms, what might this look like? Below are some previous winning submissions:
- Creation of a hub to help solve the problem of employability for International Students. With a focus on empowering these students and graduates to participate in the Australian startup ecosystem (note that this submission could also align with the Education category. Absolutely you can nominate the same initiative in more than one category).
- A ‘Developer’ program that offers a paid scholarship and full-time salary to women who are changing careers or looking to re-enter the workforce within the field of software engineering.
- An initiative that looks at progressing the diversity makeup across the whole of an organisation.
3. Education
This is the category for you if you work:
- for an academic institution
- or run research projects aligned with education
- for an organisation that is running a joint project/initiative with education
- at a Consultancy working with Education/Academia
- for a scale up/start up that work with education
Maybe you are running a research project that looks to upskill people returning to the workforce after a break?
Maybe you are part of an initiative that introduces STEM to High School students.
In real terms, what might this look like? Below are some previous winning submissions:
- A research project that trials female-only tutorials in a first year programming subject in order to positively influence engagement and participation of female students in Computer Science.
- A social innovation that showcases the talents of people with Autism.
- An outreach program that introduces STEM to school age students.
4. Campaign of the Year
Previously called the ‘Media, Marketing and Advertising’, this is the category for you if you work for any organisation and have been involved in creating and/or developing a campaign to support a DE+I initiative, product or solution.
Maybe you have created a social media campaign to create awareness of your initiative.
Maybe you developed a fully inclusive advertising campaign, that was digitally accessible and used real people reflecting society.
Maybe you made posters to support a significant inclusive day for internal promotion.
In real terms, what might this look like? Below are some previous winning submissions:
- A campaign that would encourage and inspire the Australian LGBTI community to bring their authentic selves to work each and every day.
- A campaign to promote a ‘Return to Work Program’ to help people (particularly women) who have taken a career break of two or more years, often to care for children, transition back to the workforce.
- Creation of a quarterly digital publication dedicated to empowering women of colour in STEM in Australia.
5. Tech for Good
This is the category for you if you work for any organisation that uses technology for good to create a product or solution AND addresses, includes, or benefits DE+I.
The Tech for Good category houses four categories:
- Social Impact – addressing societal challenges – helping society flourish and organisations succeed.
- Examples: Education | Utilities | Poverty & Homelessness | Healthcare | Unemployment | Gender Inequality | Property Prices | Human Rights
- Environmental Sustainability – interacting with the planet responsibly – conserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems.
- Examples: Climate Change | Recycling | Conservation | Eco-friendly Packaging | Reducing Emissions | Clean Water | Reforestation
- Accessibility & Inclusivity – building a more inclusive and accessible world.
- Examples: Assistive Technology | Language-based Services | Minimising Inaccessibility | LGBTQ+ | Race & Ethnicity | Free / Low-Cost Tech
- Health & Wellbeing – helping individuals and organisations create a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.
- Examples: Fitness & Recreation | Mental Health Services | Physical Health Tech | Harm Minimisation | Sport | Community Engagement
What might this actually look like?
- A data-analysis platform that provides insight into cultural and demographic diversity within an organisation.
- An app that’s assists visually impaired people to lead more independent lives.
- An app that facilitates the discounted sale of end-of-day food
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