2023 Spirit of Service Awards ceremony

In photo: Spirit of Service interactive trophies designed and produced by Questacon

On 8 November, we announced the winners and runners-up for the five Spirit of Service Awards categories at the National Arboretum. The ceremony highlighted the unwavering dedication of public servants to creating positive change for Australian communities and was also an opportunity to celebrate the finalists and their outstanding initiatives. We thank everyone for being part of this incredible journey and congratulate all our winners and runners-up!

🌟BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

Winner - ACT Government, e-Wasp Control
Runner-up - Australian Digital Health Agency Health Agency, Provider Connect

🌟LEARNING AWARD

Winner - Australian Public Service Commission & Department of Defence, Compassionate Foundations, Suicide Prevention
Runner-up - ACT Government, Flexible Work Program

🌟COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Winner - Services Australia, Community Engagement at Fitzroy Crossing Service Centre
Runner-up - ACT Government, Variations in Sex Characteristics Care Reform

🌟COLLABORATION AWARD

Winner - Australian Electoral Commission, 2022 Federal Election Secure Telephone Voting Service
Runner-up - Department of Social Services, National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Gambling
Highly Commended - National Indigenous Australians Agency, Territories Stolen Generation Scheme

🌟KERRY KENNEDY AWARD