The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.
Winners
These are the recipients for 2026.
Media release: Recognising Australia's 2026 biosecurity champions.
Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity
Australian Biosecurity Awards 2026 award recipients
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Biosecurity Commendation Certificates
These certificates recognise individuals, groups and organisations that have demonstrated commendable impact, innovation or dedication. The certificates also acknowledge contributions to supporting and promoting Australia’s biosecurity on a local or regional scale.
2026 recipients:
- Vale Emeritus Professor Kevin Bell – For dedicated service to biosecurity through veterinary leadership and mentorship that strengthened animal disease surveillance capability across northern Australia.
- Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC – For outstanding leadership in environmental biosecurity through Indigenous-led initiatives that strengthen biosecurity preparedness, collaboration and protection of K'gari's unique natural and cultural values.
- Captain Nicolas Fischer – For exceptional contribution to marine biosecurity through leadership in ballast water management and promoting compliance to protect the unique environment of Christmas Island and the surrounding marine parks.
- Dr Nichole Hammond – For outstanding leadership and scientific expertise in plant biosecurity, strengthening Australia's pest preparedness, risk analysis, surveillance and response capability.
- Lily Hu and Lee Reid – For the timely identification and reporting of the invasive zebra mussel, enabling the early detection and management of a significant environmental biosecurity threat.
- North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance, Protecting Country Against Invasive Species Program – For exceptional Indigenous leadership in biosecurity, working alongside Traditional Owners and Indigenous Ranger groups to protect Country through invasive species management across northern Australia.
- Sarah Watkins – For helping safeguard Australia’s agricultural industries through the timely detection and reporting of the high-risk exotic pest khapra beetle.