Pioneer of the
Australian Iron Ore
Industry

2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Finalists

Media Release - Minister Keogh - 2024 Prime Minister's National Veteran Employment Awards Finalists Announced

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

OFFICIAL

THE HON MATT KEOGH MP
Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL

MEDIA RELEASE

2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Finalists Announced

Today I’m pleased to announce Australia’s top employers and employees in the veteran community, the 2024 finalists for the Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards.

The Awards champion veteran employment, showcasing the valuable skills veterans bring to the civilian workforce and recognise the individuals and organisations supporting them.

Veterans, through their training in the ADF, gain skills like leadership, teamwork, the ability to work under pressure – skills that can be transferred to any civilian industry.

This year’s finalists demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to enhancing veteran employment opportunities, not only supporting veterans and their families, but setting the benchmark for success, no matter the industry.

The Awards are a cornerstone of the Veteran Employment Program, which actively supports veterans in civilian roles and helps organisations create environments where veterans and veteran partners can thrive as employees.

The Albanese Government’s $24 million Veteran Employment Program encourages employers to recruit and retain veterans, build inclusive work environments, and provide targeted supports for the veteran community, including recognition of prior learning and experience gained in service through vocational training and universities.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in November at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

The finalists for the 2024 Awards are:

Award Category

Finalists (alphabetical order)

Veteran Employee of the Year

Cade Cooper

Callan Gardner

Taylah Hutchings

Charlotte Webb

Partner Employee of the Year

Amy Cooper

Michelle Norton

Eden Santos

Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year

Allan Dundas

DEWC Services

Darren Schuback and Ryan Carmichael

The Whiskey Project Group

Nadia Teong

Veterans Psychology

Partner Entrepreneur of the Year

Christine Gilchrist

Spouse Force

Claire Harris

Cowork Coplay

Dr Annabel McGuire

Gripfast Consulting

Employer of the Year – Large

Roy Hill Holdings

Serco Australia

Thales Australia

Employer of the Year – Medium

AeroPM

Bluerydge

JY Australia

Veteran Mentors

Employer of the Year – Small

Arc Professional Services

Operational Legal Australia Pty Ltd

Ravinn

The Oasis Townsville

Excellence in Supporting Veteran and/or Partner Employment- National

AeroPM

Soldier On

Ventia Australia

For more detailed information about the finalists and their achievements, please visit the Veteran Employment Program website at veteransemployment.gov.au.

MEDIA CONTACT:
DVA Media: media.team@dva.gov.au