Nominations are open for the Northern Territory Digital Excellence Awards 2019 which celebrates individuals and organisations for outstanding digital achievement and innovation in the NT.

The Awards will be held on 15 November, 2019 and are the Northern Territory's premier Information, Communication, Technology (ICT) and Digital event of the year.

The award categories include:

• ACS ICT Professional of the Year
• AISA Cyber Security Professional of the Year
• ICT NT ICT Business of the Year
• ITSMF Service Management Innovation of the Year award
• ICT Rising Star of the Year
• Community Benefit Award
• STEM Student of the Year

Two additional categories, the CDU Code Fair – Overall Award for Most Outstanding Entrant and the Minister’s Gold Award will follow a separate selection process.  

The organising committee includes representatives from ICT sector peak bodies including the Australian Computer Society (ACS), NT ICT Industry Association (ICT NT), IT Service Management Forum (ITMSF) Australia and the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), as well as the Northern Territory Government.

Nominations are open until 28 October 2019.

For more information and to nominate visit https://ntdigitalawards.org.au/

Quotes from Minister for Corporate and Information Services, Lauren Moss:

“The Territory Labor Government understands that digital technology is critical to economic development, jobs growth and the future of our children here in the Territory.

“Last year, we released the Digital Territory Strategy which encourages digital inclusion and leadership to grow a secure, connected and thriving digital economy and ensure Territorians are taking advantage of new technologies and are ready for the future.

“The NT Digital Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate Territorians leading the way in a dynamic digital industry that constantly seeks innovation and new opportunities.”

Quotes from AISA Branch chair, Sharmila Packiaraja:

“We believe growth through collaboration is the way to make big dreams come true.

“To continue on the success of the 2017 NT Awards for Digital Excellence, we have again joined hands with ACS NT, ITSMF NT and ICT NT to deliver this year’s awards.

“We urge the ICT and digital industries to take this opportunity to nominate those hidden talents deserving of recognition on the local and national stage.”

Media Contact:
Lisa Sennett 0436 929 858   lisaj.sennett@nt.gov.au