2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Finalists Announced
The Hon Matt Keogh MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Today I’m pleased to announce Australia’s top employers and employees in the veteran community, the 2024 finalists for the Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards.
The Awards champion veteran employment, showcasing the valuable skills veterans bring to the civilian workforce and recognise the individuals and organisations supporting them.
Veterans, through their training in the ADF, gain skills like leadership, teamwork, the ability to work under pressure - skills that can be transferred to any civilian industry.
This year’s finalists demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to enhancing veteran employment opportunities, not only supporting veterans and their families, but setting the benchmark for success, no matter the industry.
The Awards are a cornerstone of the Veteran Employment Program, which actively supports veterans in civilian roles and helps organisations create environments where veterans and veteran partners can thrive as employees.
The Albanese Government’s $24 million Veteran Employment Program encourages employers to recruit and retain veterans, build inclusive work environments, and provide targeted supports for the veteran community, including recognition of prior learning and experience gained in service through vocational training and universities.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
The finalists for the 2024 Awards are:
Award Category |
Finalists (alphabetical order) | ||||||
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| Veteran Employee of the Year | Cade Cooper | Callan Gardner | Taylah Hutchings | Charlotte Webb | |||
| Partner Employee of the Year | Amy Cooper | Michelle Norton | Eden Santos | ||||
| Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year | Allan Dundas DEWC Services |
Darren Schuback and Ryan Carmichael The Whiskey Project Group |
Nadia Teong Veterans Psychology |
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| Partner Entrepreneur of the Year | Christine Gilchrist Spouse Force |
Claire Harris Cowork Coplay |
Dr Annabel McGuire Gripfast Consulting |
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| Employer of the Year – Large | Roy Hill Holdings | Serco Australia | Thales Australia | ||||
| Employer of the Year – Medium | AeroPM | Bluerydge | JY Australia | Veteran Mentors | |||
| Employer of the Year – Small | Arc Professional Services | Operational Legal Australia Pty Ltd | Ravinn | The Oasis Townsville | |||
| Excellence in Supporting Veteran and/or Partner Employment – National | AeroPM | Soldier On | Ventia Australia | ||||
For more detailed information about the finalists and their achievements, please visit the Veteran Employment Program website.
Media contact
Stephanie Mathews (Minister Keogh’s Office): 0407 034 485
DVA Media: media.team@dva.gov.au
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