Our biosecurity system plays an integral role in protecting Australia’s people, 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.
Sharing their stories promotes the importance of biosecurity and encourages excellence and best practice.
There are 9 award categories:
- Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation
- First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
- Industry
- Government
- Environmental Biosecurity
- Community
- Education
- Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year — jointly presented with Animal Health Australia and Plant Health Australia.
The First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity was introduced in 2024 to enhance the visibility and recognition of First Nations peoples’ important contributions to Australia’s biosecurity.
Nominate today
If you know an individual, group or organisation that deserves to be recognised for their contributions to biosecurity, nominate them today.
Nominations close 9 am AEST Monday 30 June 2025. Winners will be announced in late 2025.
The annual Australian Biosecurity Awards are presented by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.