This document provides an overview of the iAwards Webinar, which discusses the iAwards categories and nomination process. It outlines the individual award categories being presented, such as CIO of the Year, ICT Professional of the Year, and ICT Educator of the Year. Key dates for nominations and judging are provided. Tips are offered on how to submit strong nominations that meet the selection criteria. Past winners are highlighted to inspire nominees.

1. iAwards Webinar Briefing
Individual Categories
Presented by:
Kelly Hutchinson, Executive Judge
Jim Ellis, Chief Judge
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2. Webinar overview
• What are the iAwards?
• Who should you nominate?
• Key dates for 2013
Kelly Hutchinson
• iAwards Category Domains Executive Judge
• iAwards Nomination Process
• Eligibility to Nominate
• Judging Process Individual Domains
• Hints from past Judges
• Winner’s Story
• Questions
Jim Ellis
Chief Judge
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3. What are the iAwards?
The impact that ICT has on every part of our economy and its influence on our
day to day activities is celebrated by the iAwards each year.
The iAwards program's goal is to provide business, industry and government
with a clear view of the people leading ICT in Australia and the quality of
innovation being produced.
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4. Who should you nominate?
Do you know...
• An ICT ‘Superstar’ who deserves recognition?
• A leader who empowers their team through professional certification?
• An inspirational mentor who advocates women’s careers in ICT?
• An educator training the next digital generation?
Then the iAwards are for you!
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5. Key dates for 2013
Individual and Group Domains Nominations/Entries Open 16 January 2013
Online Briefing Sessions 5 & 27 February 2013
Individual and Group Domains Nominations/Entries Close 15 March 2013
Group Domains Phase One Judging Opens 5 April 2013
Group Domains Phase One Judging Closes 17 April 2013
Individual Domains Judging opens 5 April 2013
Individual Domains Judging closes 17 April 2013
State Winners Presentations 1-21 June 2013
Phase Two Briefing Sessions/Webinair 22 - 26 July 2013
Group Category Phase Two Judging – Melbourne (onsite) 5 - 6 August 2013
iAwards Australia 3.0 Forum – Melbourne 8 August 2013
iAwards Nominees VIP Networking Luncheon - Melbourne 8 August 2013
iAwards Gala Dinner – Melbourne 8 August 2013
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6. iAwards Group Domains
The 2013 iAwards celebrates excellence across multiple domains which should make it easier
for entrants to identify the right category to enter.
Development Industry Services Society Student Professional Pioneer
Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain Domain
Secondary CIO of the Pearcey
Research & Consumer Medal & Hall
Development Financial Community Student Year
Project of Fame
ICT
Education Professional Benson
of the Year Entrepreneur
Tertiary
New Product Industrial Regional student
Project
Government ICT Woman iAwards
of the Year Innovation
Postgraduate
Tools Resources Sustainability Tertiary ICT Educator Start-Up
Health
Student of the Year
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7. Individual Categories
The 2013 iAwards will span the achievement of outstanding individuals
including the CIO of the Year, ICT professional of the Year, ICT Educator of the
Year.
CIO of the Year ICT Educator of the Year
Awarded to the CIO demonstrating the most Awarded to an Australian educator who has shown
substantial improvement in the performance of excellence in ICT education and demonstrated
their organisation base on excellence in ICT exceptional outcomes for both students and
leadership and innovation. employers.
ICT Professional of the Year ICT Woman of the Year
Awarded to an ICT industry professional for Awarded to an inspiring ICT woman who has made
outstanding innovation, commitment and a consistently distinguished contribution to the ICT
achievement in their field and dedication to industry.
promoting the ICT profession.
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8. Pioneer Categories
The 2012 iAwards celebrates Australia’s entrepreneurial spirit in a number of
pioneer awards including the Start-up, Benson Entrepreneur, Pearcey Medal
and Hall of Fame and Inspiration Award. The following awards are also
presented to outstanding individuals and follow specific selection and judging
criteria.
Pearcey Medal Benson Entrepreneur Award
Each year the Pearcey Foundation makes awards The Benson Entrepreneur Award is presented
to outstanding individuals across the Australian annually to an individual who has made an
ICT sector. These awards celebrate outstanding contribution to the Australian ICT
achievements and appreciate the contribution of industry. It is sponsored by CSIRO in memory of a
our tech-pioneers great Australian ICT pioneer, Tony Benson
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9. iAwards Nomination Process
The basics – quick reference
• Register your interest online at the iAwards Portal www.iawardsportal.com.au
• Login using your assigned Login Id and Password
• Download the Award Template/s for each of the categories you
are interested in and complete offline.
• Create a new submission online using your completed template.
• Once logged in complete steps 1-3.
• There is no charge for Individual categories
• Nominations close at 5pm AEDST on Friday 15 March 2013
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10. Eligibility to Nominate
Before nominating for the iAwards please review the Fine Print
and be sure you are eligible to enter. All nominees are
responsible for ensuring that you meet all Terms & Conditions.
For Individual Categories;
1. ICT professionals who work in various sectors of the Australian ICT Industry;
2. All entrants must be 18 years of age (excluding those entering the Secondary, or Tertiary Student categories)
and an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
3. One nomination per category;
4. Judging will be based on information given on the nomination form;
5. Winners in the previous two years who won the ACS State ICT Awards (ie ACS Queensland ICT Awards, ACS
Canberra ICT Awards, WAiTTA) are eligible to enter the individual iAwards categories. Nominations may be
made with or without the knowledge of the person being nominated.
6. The judging panel reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of nominations. Phone interviews may
also be conducted to verify the nominees eligibility. The decision of the judging panel is final.
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11. Nominations for Individual Categories
• Nominations for the iAwards individuals categories are invited from all sectors of the
ICT profession.
• The nominee can NOT nominate themselves but needs a separate Nominator.
• Nominators can be Sponsors, ACS, AIIA and Pearcey Foundation representatives or
by colleagues or other persons.
• Nominations will only be accepted via the online system using the appropriate
nomination form as it ensures that all nominations are assessed in the same manner.
• Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Individual Category nominations are free of charge.
• ACS ICT Award or WAITTA winners may be nominated as their state representative
for the category.
• There is only one phase of judging and only one winner in each category.
• No Merits or Commendations are awarded.
• Nominees are not publically acknowledged as finalists.
• Only the winners are notified and announced at the Gala Dinner.
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12. Judging Process: Individual Categories
iAwards Individual categories judging is a one stage process where
the;
• Judging panel will assess nominations and then conduct
subsequent panel teleconferences to decide whether selected
nominees will be required for individual interviews.
• Judging will be based on the information given by the nominator
in response to the selection criteria listed on the iAwards
website.
There is no need for Individual category nominees to attend an in-
person presentations. Finalists are notified and are encouraged to
attend the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner in Melbourne on the
8 of August 2013.
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13. Assessment Framework
SFIA, the Skills Framework for the Information Age is the assessment
framework for the iAwards 2013 Individual Categories
SFIA was created by the founders of the SFIA Foundation, a not for profit
organisation whose purpose was to provide a common reference model for the
identification of the skills needed to develop effective business information
systems and which was easily understood by those within business.
The ACS adopted the SFIA framework to underpin its Certification
Program introduced in 2010. The ACS Certification Program is designed to
demonstrate both the attainment of professional skills and experience as well as
their currency in certified members of the ACS. SFIA has also been used by
many corporations internationally to both assist in recruitment of staff and their
retention and career management. Given the broad acceptance in Australia and
internationally of SFIA, the iAwards has chosen to use the SFIA framework to
help assess the merits of nominations in each of the individual awards
categories in 2013.
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14. Hints from past Judges
 Written Entry. Be clear, concise and answer the questions.
 Stick to word limit. Simple yet hard to do so edit wisely.
 Criteria Ensure you demonstrate each of the specific
criteria in your responses as this is what the judges have to
score against.
 Reference material. These can consist of anything from
profiles, referee statements, a video or any other material
that supports your nomination.
 Photos. Include a high resolution photo of the nominee.
 Highlight why the nominee deserves to win as this is
after all what the iAwards is looking to celebrate.
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15. Winner’s Story
2011 CIO of the Year Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s
Michael Harte, CBA Michael Harte says winning the CIO of
the Year gong at last year’s iAwards was
an unexpected accolade.
“It’s one thing to get an award from a
banking industry body, but quite another
to get one from the computer industry,”
Harte says. “It’s particularly gratifying.”
ACS president Anthony Wong remarked.
“Michael leads his team to improve
customer experience…and has set a
new benchmark for the Australian
banking and ICT industries.”
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16. Final tips for potential nominees
 Don’t underestimate achievements
 Really think about what makes the nominee’s success unique
 Allow plenty of time to prepare the nomination
 Provide supporting documentation
 Make sure referees are independent and informed
 Keep in mind the judges and make their jobs a joy not a chore
 Check you’ve answered all the questions
 Get someone not involved to read your submission
 Spell check
 Submit on time and in full
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17. Questions?
For more information
visit www.iawards.com.au
call 1300 665 145
email admin@iwards.com.au
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18. Thanks to our partners
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19. Thank you for
your interest in
the iAwards.
Insert your
name here Good luck with
your entries!
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