On 23 October, we announced the winners of the Spirit of Service Awards at the National Arboretum. The ceremony celebrated the dedication of public servants working to create positive change in Australian communities. We were thrilled to honour our amazing finalists and their exceptional initiatives. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on this fantastic journey, and congratulations to all our winners!

BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

Department of Home Affairs and National Emergency Management Agency
National Joint Common Operating Picture

LEARNING AWARD

Australian Taxation Office
‘Essentials to strengthen your small business – an online learning solution for small business operators’

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Australian Bureau of Statistics
ABS social media edutainment

COLLABORATION AWARD

Services Australia, Department of Finance, and the Attorney-General’s Department
‘Bringing statutory declarations into the 21st century’

KERRY KENNEDY AWARD 

National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Australian Public Service Commission
SES 100

Video – a video of the event is below or can be viewed on the IPAA ACT Vimeo channel.
Photos – a selection of photos are available below (Photo credit: Ben Appleton, Photox)

Spirit of Service Awards 2024 sponsors