Photograph of the 2024 Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence award recipients
The 2024 Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, 26 November, at Hotel Realm, Canberra, and was the concluding event of the Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Conference.
Winners
Building Entity Capability
Gold Award winner
Central Procurement Team
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
DCCEEW, established on 1 July 2022, was recognised for its efforts in establishing its Central Procurement and Contract Management team and the Financial Services Branch.
Photograph of the Building Entity Capability Gold award recipients - DCCEEW with the Secretary of the Department of Finance.
Generating Benefits for Australia through Procurement
Gold Award winner
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority received a joint Gold Award for 2 standout projects that exemplified innovation and impact across the entity.
The Crown of Thorns Starfish Control Program was recognised for its innovative approach to service delivery. The approach boosted industry participation and made significant contributions to environmental sustainability and the broader economy.
The Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement Program received recognition for its unconventional approach to procurement, focusing on empowering Traditional Owners and delivering notable benefits to both the local economy and community.
Photograph of the Generating Broader Benefits to the Australian Economy through Procurement Gold award recipients – The Great Barrier Reef Authority with the Secretary of the Department of Finance.
Encouraging Environmental Sustainability through Procurement
Gold Award winner
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial's Development project was recognised for its thorough integration of sustainable practices throughout every stage of the procurement and project management process.
Photograph of the Encouraging Environmental Sustainability through Procurement Gold award recipients – The Australian War Memorial with the Secretary of the Department of Finance.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2024 Awards. Sharing achievements and lessons learned with the wider APS offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate the diverse ways that Commonwealth entities procure and use public resources in efficient, effective, ethical and economic ways.
