Our biosecurity system plays an integral role in protecting Australia’s people, our environment, economy, and lifestyle from the biosecurity threats of today and tomorrow.

The Australian Biosecurity Awards provide important recognition for biosecurity champions across industry, government, and the public, who have made a significant contribution towards protecting our nation from pests and diseases.

Every day, ordinary Australians are doing extraordinary things to help protect Australia from biosecurity threats. Their crucial work protects our agricultural industries, unique environment, and way of life. By putting in a nomination, you can play your part in choosing Australia’s next biosecurity advocates and champions.

There are 9 award categories that acknowledge and celebrate the wide range of stakeholders who contribute to our biosecurity system:

⏳ Dr David Banks Lifetime Achievement Award
🧪 Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
🏅 First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
🚜 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year
🌲 Environmental Biosecurity
👨‍👩 Community
🎓 Education
🖆 Government
🏭 Industry

There is a new First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity in 2024 to enhance the visibility and recognition of First Nations peoples’ important contributions to Australia’s biosecurity.

Nominations close 9am AEST Monday 10 June and can be made at agriculture.gov.au/ABA
Winners will be announced at an event in late 2024.
The annual Australian Biosecurity Awards are presented by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.