Four Key Awards Presented at Inaugural ACS Canberra ICT Awards

Thursday, 26th November -The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has staged its inaugural Canberra ICT Awards Presentation Dinner overnight, recognising outstanding performances and contributions by leading ICT professionals and teams in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) ICT community.

Attended by Senator Kate Lundy MP along with over 120 professionals at the Lobby, the event recognised the following winners:

• Innovation Award
  Winner - AutoMap Team, NICTA
  Highly Commended - Titan Framework, PSARN International
  
• Education Award
  Winner - InTACT
  Highly Commended - Neil Lynch, University of Canberra
  
• Green ICT Award (Corporate)</b>
  Winner - Australian Crime Commission
  Highly Commended - CIO Group, Department of Defence
  
• Student Project Award
  Winner – myBikeSetup Team, Australian National University (ANU)
  Highly Commended – Team SandSoft, University of Canberra

Bruce Larkin, ACS CEO said he was impressed by the level of interest in the inaugural ACS Awards. “Those individuals and organisations awarded tonight reflect the depth and breadth of ICT in Canberra. While Australian ICT is well regarded internationally, we need to continue developing highly technical and dedicated ICT professionals with good soft and entrepreneurship skill sets to ensure we remain competitive in a global context.”

ACS ICT Awards Organising Committee Chairman and ACS Canberra Branch Vice Chair, Yohan Ramasundara, said that the aim of the ACS Canberra awards was to demonstrate the performance and work of the ACT’s leading ICT professionals in areas of innovation, education and green ICT, as well as encouraging up and coming professionals.

“I wish to thank our sponsors, PeopleBank, ADFA, PSARN International and the Canberra Institute of Technology for their support in making these Awards happen. In the ACT, we have many highly skilled ICT professionals who are involved in significant projects. The Awards have highlighted the depth of the ACT’s ICT sector and how critical ICT professionals and organisations can positively impact our economic growth.”

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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.