Telstra has announced the ACT winners for its Best of Business Awards program.
The local winners will go through national judging on November 27, with national winners announced on November 28.
Accelerating Women: Spec Services
Founded in 2014, Spec Services is a female-led commercial and industrial cleaning company in the ACT and regional NSW, that recently expanded its services to include asbestos removal. Spec Services champions diversity and social governance, including gender parity in leadership and partnerships with Indigenous organisations.
Building Communities: Woden Valley Early Learning Centre
The centre provides nature-based early childhood education for children aged six weeks to five years. The centre prioritises holistic development through outdoor learning and sustainability. With a commitment to community, the centre also offers free emergency placements for families in need.
Championing Health: Billy Cart Behaviour
Billy Cart Behaviour offers personalised, compassionate behaviour support for individuals with disabilities. Their team uses evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge technology to create tailored plans for each individual. The organisation provides a range of different resources including therapeutic tools, community integration programs and skill development workshops designed to promote social engagement and personal growth.
Embracing Innovation: Nansen Digital Forensics
Founded in 2019 by Rose MacDonald and Andrew Collins, Nansen Digital Forensics is a social enterprise dedicated to using technology for social good. These services are designed to identify, preserve and report evidence of technology-facilitated abuse, supporting victims and ensuring their digital safety and autonomy.
Outstanding Growth: Excelium Consulting
Excelium Consulting is a cyber security firm with more than 55 experts across Australia. Specialising in tailored, end-to-end solutions, Excelium Consulting offers capabilities in cyber strategy, security operations and national security. The firm employs veterans in 40 per cent of roles and is a Women in ICT partner offering clients unique cyber security expertise.
Promoting Sustainability: Wildlife Drones
Founded by a conservation ecologist, Wildlife Drones is a technology company revolutionising animal tracking. Its advanced drone tracking technology, used across Australia and globally, empowers governments, researchers and conservation organisations to monitor radio-tagged animals, improving the protection of threatened species and controlling invasive species.
