Winners unveiled for Australian AI Awards 2024

Momentum Media has announced 26 winners across 10 individual and 15 group categories for its brand-new Australian AI Awards.

A range of brands have emerged as some of the worthy winners at tonight’s inaugural Australian AI Awards 2024.

With artificial intelligence rapidly permeating every industry, organisations ranging from small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large enterprises have begun investing in AI or are planning to do so within the next five years.

To address the growing adoption of AI, Momentum Media and HR Leader launched the inaugural Australian AI Awards to recognise professionals, organisations, and solutions transforming the Australian economy. The awards program showcases innovators across banking, law, accounting, and wealth management through to defence, aerospace, cyber, and more.

Winners were revealed tonight (Wednesday, 6 November 2024) at a black-tie gala at the Four Seasons, Sydney.

See the full list of winners here.

The ceremony allowed members of the human resources industry to celebrate the achievements of colleagues and network with leaders and peers across a diverse range of sectors within the Australian economy.

Some of the worthy winners included Suncorp Consumer Insurance for AI Innovator - Wealth Management, XPON Technologies for AI Innovator - Media & Communication Services, and Elula Group for AI Innovator - Consumer Banking.

The Australian AI Awards showcases the achievements of a diverse range of sectors across the Australian economy, with other winners including professionals in accountancy and legal services, information technology, cyber security, aerospace, and more.

Winning one of Momentum Media’s coveted Australian AI Awards is an outstanding achievement in the artificial intelligence industry. It signifies the unwavering determination and commitment of individuals, teams, and businesses playing a pivotal role in propelling the industry forward.

As the first of its kind in Australia, the awards program provides national recognition to professionals and organisations that have developed innovative artificial intelligence solutions. The awards recognise innovators driving the economy forward across accounting, aerospace, banking, cyber security, defence, mortgage broking, law, wealth management, and various other sectors.

The judging criteria for the award categories are quantitative and qualitative, acknowledging growth, business development, diversity, leadership, innovation, business excellence, and contribution to developing Australia’s AI toolkit.

To decide the winners, all finalists underwent a thorough audit process, checking demographic and other information against category eligibility criteria based on the information provided in the submission.

Professionals and organisations that took home trophies will gain national recognition for catapulting the industry forward, bolstering opportunities for career advancement.

“There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning will fundamentally transform the way we work,” Liam Garman, managing editor for real estate, professional services, and security at Momentum Media, said.

“I congratulate all of our winners tonight for their innovation and drive. You represent the best and brightest in Australian industry, and I raise a toast to your indefatigable efforts in advancing artificial intelligence.”

Click here to view the full list of finalists.

Click here to learn more about the Australian AI Awards program.

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