Australian
Not-for-Profit
Technology Awards
2023
The Australian Not-for-Profit Technology Awards recognise the absolute best in technology innovation and excellence by organisations and individuals in the Australian not-for-profit sector.
The Awards acknowledge the accomplishments of these organisations and individuals and the improved product and/or service offerings brought to the not-for-profit and broader community sector through technology.
The Awards Gala is one of the highlights of the Connecting Up Conference. A ticket to attend the dinner is included in all Complete Conference Experience Registrations, however, please indicate your attendance when registering for the conference. If you select a registration type which does not include a ticket to the Awards Gala, you may purchase a ticket when registering for $140.00 (ex GST).
Location: Pan Pacific Melbourne, 2 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Dress Code: Formal
Awards Categories & Finalists
BEST ACCIDENTAL IT PERSON
(Individual)
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Recognises a volunteer or staff member who has made an exemplary contribution to the not-for-profit sector, positively impacting the lives of others by taking responsibility for their organisation’s IT in spite of it not originally being a formal part of their role.
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FINALISTS
Donna Blyth, Microboards Australia
Arif Abdul Mushir, Southcare
Claire Sowden, Resilient Lismore (WINNER)
SPONSORED BY
BEST TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT
BY A FIRST NATIONS PERSON OR GROUP
(Individual)
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Recognises the excellence in use or development of technology by a First Nations person or group to positively connect with and impact local communities.
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PRESENTED TO
Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom
SPONSORED BY
BEST USE OF DATA FOR
COMMUNITY IMPACT
(Organisation)
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Recognises the innovative use of data to drive an organisation's mission and culture, and how this data innovation has improved impact and service delivery.
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FINALISTS
Mission Australia (WINNER)
Maranguka Community Hub
The Smith Family
SPONSORED BY
NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
(Organisation)
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Recognises a not-for-profit organisation which has best showcased innovation through the use of technology to effectively deliver programs and/or services that positively impact the community.
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FINALISTS
Data4Good
Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom
Microboards Australia
ReachOut PeerChat (WINNER)
Watch on Nature: The Wilderness Society
SPONSORED BY
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
OF THE YEAR
(Organisation)
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Recognises the most effective and innovative use of social media by a not-for-profit organisation or agency working for a not-for-profit organisation to promote its products and/or services.
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FINALISTS
This Life Cambodia
"Goodbye My Love" (WINNER)
YourToolkit.com
"Empowering women facing domestic
abuse through technology"
SPONSORED BY
TECHNOLOGY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR (Individual)
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Recognises a volunteer who, through the use of technology, has made an exemplary voluntary contribution to the not-for-profit sector and has positively impacted the lives of others through their volunteering activities.
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FINALISTS
Pramod Nagaraj, Basava Samiti
of Asia Pacific Ltd
Shanthi Sankaranarayanan, Big Group Hug
Matt Segal, Anika Legal (WINNER)
SPONSORED BY
TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT
BEST PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATION
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Recognises a private sector business that has
made a highly-valued contribution to the not-for-profit sector and the broader community through the use of technology.
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FINALISTS
SmartyGrants Outcomes Engine
The MoneyMinded Hub
UTS Rapido Social Impact (WINNER)
SPONSORED BY
NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY
LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
(Individual)
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Recognises and celebrates the outstanding commitment and service by an individual working in a technology-related role in the not-for-profit sector over a significant period of time.
PRESENTED TO
Peter van Dijk
The Lord Howe Island Museum