Individual Nomination

The person eligible for this award must:

• Identify as She/Her, She/They, or They/Them

• Be employed by an Australian public sector organisation - including State and Federal departments, agencies or statutory authorities, local government (Regional or City Councils) and council-owned enterprises

• Have led or played a significant role in the digital transformation project being described

• The transformation project must have progressed to a mature state in the Australian market during the 2025/26 Financial Year

Team Nomination

• Be based within an Australian public sector organisation - including State and Federal departments, agencies or statutory authorities, local government (Regional or City Councils) and council-owned enterprises

• Have a minimum of 50% of team members identifying as She/Her, She/They, or They/Them

• The team may be a technology-based team or a service-delivery team utilising technology to enhance their operations

• The transformation project must have progressed to a mature state in the Australian market during the 2025/26 Financial Year

 What we are looking for in the entry:

• Clear and concise communication of how the product has been maximised for value with measurable impacts. Examples include new product design/launch, redesign or relaunch, significant upgrade/additional features added to an existing product

• Demonstrated understanding of the target user/ customer and their needs and behaviours.

• Creation of customer-centric experiences through the customer journey, with the ability to respond to them to drive the product's success

• Ability to understand and influence business strategy through discovery and experimentation, prioritising value delivery and using data to manage key performance indicators and financial metrics

• Highly developed skills balancing business and customer value

• Demonstrates deep understanding of technology stack, architecture, and technology trends

• Ability to lead teams, manage diversity and conflicting priorities, and influence the organisation’s product management practices and culture.

• Bonus points for the complexity of the product or service enhancement - this may include great use of data, personalisation, APIs & integration, streamlined processing, automation, AI etc.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and an appetite for learning

• Active involvement in the digital community

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.

1. Full name(s) (first and last name of individual or key contact)
3. Organisation
4. LinkedIn URL
5. Bio (150 words)
4. What’s the elevator pitch for your department or organisation? (50 words)
5. Describe the current and desired future state of the department or oraganisation in relation to the digital transformation project. Provide an overview of where the organisation or department started and the vision for the future. (200 words)
6. What were the goals and desired outcomes of the project, and how was it intended to move the organisation closer to the desired future state? Share the purpose of the project and what success looked like. (150 words)
7. What specific technologies were used to deliver the project, and why were they chosen? Detail the tech stack and its role in achieving the project objectives. (200 words)
8. What challenges did you or your team face during the project, and how were they overcome? Describe key obstacles and the strategies used to address them. (300 words)
9. What were the results of the project? How do they compare to the original goals and desired outcomes? Share the tangible outcomes and how success was measured. (200 words)
10. Tell us about the impact of your project. Explain how the project has influenced the organisation, stakeholders, or the broader public sector. (200 words)
11. Describe how you are using AI tools or technologies in your role. If AI is not currently part of your work, describe how you are preparing for or responding to AI's impact in their field. (250 words)
12. Please provide the details of a referee who can verify the details in your submission, including Full name, Email address, and Phone number
13. Upload supporting evidence of your contributions to the tech industry or gender equity