Annual Awards Scheme

Publication Award
(self nomination)

Individual Award
(independent nomination)

Organisation Award
(independent nomination)

Previous Award Winners

The AIPIO Publication Award (which replaced the earlier AIPIO Essay Competition) is intended to stimulate research and writing on issues relevant to the theory and practice of intelligence in Australia.

The Publication Award recipient will receive:
- AIPIO Certificate of Merit
- cash prize of $500 and 
- winning paper will be published in the AIPIO Journal, subject to Editorial review.

The AIPIO Individual Award is intended to
recognise an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession in Australia. The nominated individual’s contribution need not be limited to the preceding 12 months, and can be for the individual’s long-term contribution to the profession.

The Individual Award recipient will receive:
- AIPIO Certificate of Merit and 
- Free registration at AIPIO National Conference (Note:  travel expenses and accommodation are not included.)

The AIPIO Organisation Award is intended to recognise an organisation that has made a distinguished contribution to the intelligence profession, with a particular focus on innovation in tradecraft development or application.

The organisation’s contribution must have been in the last 12 months. The nominee does not have to be affiliated with AIPIO to be eligible. There is only one nominee selected for this award category.

The award- winner receives an AIPIO Certificate of Merit. 
 

 
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