ACS & AIIA Host the 2011 iAwards
31 March 2011: The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) today announced they will jointly deliver the prestigious 2011 iAwards, which will include four new categories to recognise individual achievement.
Bruce Lakin, ACS CEO, commented, “The iAwards is Australia’s premier technology innovation awards program and the ACS is delighted to be working with the AIIA to enhance the program through recognition of individual ICT professionals. We are pleased to announce that from 2011 the iAwards will be open to both companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation as well as leading ICT professionals across the industry. The 2011 iAwards will span individual achievement across four new categories and company excellence over 16 different categories.
“This is a very fitting expansion of the awards program to cover the true breadth of the Australian Industry,” said AIIA CEO Ian Birks. “The iAwards now showcase every aspect of the Australian industry. And they remain a truly international program, with Australia’s most successful ICT companies competing for the opportunity to represent the nation at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Award in Thailand later this year.”
The iAwards new Individual Categories include:Communication eGovernment eHealth eInclusions and eCommunity eLearning eLogistics and Supply Chain Financial Industry Application Export Achievement Industrial Application Media and Entertainment Research and Development Security Applications Start-up Company Sustainability and Green IT Tools and Infrastructure Tourism and Hospitality Mr Lakin said “We are also excited to announce that the ACS Vice President of Community Boards, Jim Ellis has been appointed the head judge of the 2011 iAwards. Jim is a revered ICT professional and is well qualified to lead the judging panel who will determine the winners from a outstanding panel of nominees. He has worked in the information technology industry for over 45 years, for a wide variety of ICT organisations, both overseas and in Australia.”
ACS Vice President of Community Boards, Jim Ellis, explained, “I am honoured to be representing the premier technology awards platform in Australia. We have a great depth of knowledgeable and pioneering ICT talent within our nation, which I am sure will be on display at the 2011 iAwards.”
Nominations are now open. Visit www.iawards.com.au for details.
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For further information:
Emily Venardos (02) 9492 1033 or mobile: 0413 743 737
Seni Murni (02) 9299 3666 or mobile: 0410 029 706
About the ACS
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the recognised professional association for those working in Information and Communications Technology, seeking to raise the standing of ICT professionals and represent their views to government, industry and the community. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT sector, committed to ensuring the beneficial use of ICT for all Australians. It provides both members and non-members with opportunities for professional education, networking and certification, as well as enabling them to contribute to the development of their profession. Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.
Bruce Lakin, ACS CEO, commented, “The iAwards is Australia’s premier technology innovation awards program and the ACS is delighted to be working with the AIIA to enhance the program through recognition of individual ICT professionals. We are pleased to announce that from 2011 the iAwards will be open to both companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation as well as leading ICT professionals across the industry. The 2011 iAwards will span individual achievement across four new categories and company excellence over 16 different categories.
“This is a very fitting expansion of the awards program to cover the true breadth of the Australian Industry,” said AIIA CEO Ian Birks. “The iAwards now showcase every aspect of the Australian industry. And they remain a truly international program, with Australia’s most successful ICT companies competing for the opportunity to represent the nation at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Award in Thailand later this year.”
The iAwards new Individual Categories include:
- ICT Professional of the Year
- CIO of the Year
- ICT Woman of the Year
- ICT Educator of the Year
ACS Vice President of Community Boards, Jim Ellis, explained, “I am honoured to be representing the premier technology awards platform in Australia. We have a great depth of knowledgeable and pioneering ICT talent within our nation, which I am sure will be on display at the 2011 iAwards.”
Nominations are now open. Visit www.iawards.com.au for details.
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For further information:
Emily Venardos (02) 9492 1033 or mobile: 0413 743 737
Seni Murni (02) 9299 3666 or mobile: 0410 029 706
About the ACS
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the recognised professional association for those working in Information and Communications Technology, seeking to raise the standing of ICT professionals and represent their views to government, industry and the community. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT sector, committed to ensuring the beneficial use of ICT for all Australians. It provides both members and non-members with opportunities for professional education, networking and certification, as well as enabling them to contribute to the development of their profession. Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.