Spirit of Service Award Winners 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Spirit of Service Awards!
The winners were announced at the award ceremony at the National Arboretum in Canberra on 23 October 2024. The awards were presented by Letitia Hope, IPAA ACT deputy president and deputy secretary, Department of Social Services and Justine Greig PSM, IPAA ACT deputy president and deputy secretary, Defence People, Department of Defence.
Photos of the ceremony are available on our event resources page here.
BREAKTHROUGH AWARD
Department of Home Affairs and National Emergency Management Agency
National Joint Common Operating Picture
This cloud-based platform automatically acquires and processes real-time data from various sources, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date view of national hazards and their potential consequences, such as bushfires, to inform better decision making.
LEARNING AWARD
Australian Taxation Office
‘Essentials to strengthen your small business – an online learning solution for small business operators’
Through this free online learning platform, small businesses can build skills and knowledge on tax and superannuation obligations. Launched in January 2024, it provides self-help resources based on small business feedback, supporting them in meeting their obligations effectively.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Australian Bureau of Statistics
ABS social media edutainment
By revamping its social media presence, the ABS significantly boosted its engagement and followers on their social media channels. This initiative has enhanced community engagement and continues to attract media attention, utilising ABS data to drive discussions on the economic climate and fostering transparency and trust.
COLLABORATION AWARD
Services Australia, Department of Finance, and the Attorney-General’s Department
‘Bringing statutory declarations into the 21st century’
The new digital Commonwealth statutory declaration allows users to complete, electronically sign, and download declarations via myGov using their Digital ID reducing time and effort compared to paper forms. This digital solution saves up to $156 million and hundreds of thousands of hours each year.
KERRY KENNEDY AWARD
National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Australian Public Service Commission
SES 100
The initiative aims to increase Frist Nations senior executive representation in the APS.
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