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Conclusion
That’s a wrap on our announcements! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to celebrate the achievements of these inspiring Australians tonight.
Learn more about all the prize recipient’s achievements.
We’re putting together some more photos from the event to share shortly.
Don't forget to congratulate recipients on social media with the hashtag #PMPrizes!
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Prize for New Innovators
Congratulations to Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo of Veintech and lubdub.ai for receiving the 2025 Prize for New Innovators.
Dr Bappoo is recognised for 2 novel and accessible medical technologies. Veintech is ultrasound technology to help healthcare workers find the right vein. And Lubdub is a ‘heart health in a box’ monitoring solution helping to detect and prevent heart disease.
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Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
Congratulations to Professor Yao Zheng of University of Adelaide, for receiving the 2025 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.
Prof Zheng is recognised for his groundbreaking work to produce clean hydrogen directly from seawater. This is helping to accelerate Australia’s green hydrogen industry in the transition to net zero.
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Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Congratulations to Dr David Khoury of the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney for receiving the 2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year.
Dr Khoury is recognised for using applied mathematics to translate scientific research into actionable evidence. His work has guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies for COVID-19 and mpox.
Event photos
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Intermission
Just taking a short break while guests at Parliament House have dinner.
We’ve published details about all the prize recipients so far so you can now find out more about their inspiring achievements.
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Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems
Congratulations to Malgana man, Professor Michael Wear for receiving the inaugural 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems.
Prof Wear is recognised for building a free-market enterprise that promotes environmental stewardship and helps younger generations connect with their cultural heritage. His model draws on his deep knowledge of Saltwater Country, culture and science.
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Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Congratulations to Mr Matt Dodds of Glen Innes High School for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.
Mr Dodds is recognised for his creative teaching methods to equip students from rural areas and diverse backgrounds with STEM knowledge and skills.
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Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
Congratulations to Mrs Paula Taylor of the ACT Education Directorate’s Academy of Future Skills for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.
Ms Taylor is recognised for transforming STEM education in primary schools in the ACT and supporting local teachers to be exceptional STEM educators. Her innovative real-life learning experiences engage students of all abilities and inspire a lifelong passion for science.
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Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation
Congratulations to Dr Vikram Sharma of QuintessenceLabs for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.
Dr Vikram is recognised for translating deep Australian research in quantum science into world-leading cyber security solutions. Companies around the world use this technology to protect information.
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Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Congratulations to Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska of Queensland University of Technology for receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
Distinguished Prof Lidia Morawska is recognised for pioneering research into the air we breathe. She translated her discoveries into actions to safeguard public health and our environment.
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Welcome
Who will be recognised at Australia’s leading science awards, the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science? We’re getting ready to find out!
The awards presentations are taking place shortly at Parliament House, Canberra.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia and Senator Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science will announce the recipients at the awards presentation. Award-winning science broadcaster, Rae Johnston will be our MC. Senior Ngunnawal elder, Aunty Violet Sheridan will be welcoming us to Country.
We’ll post each announcement here and share photos from the podium.
If you’re following along at home and want to congratulate recipients on social media remember to use the hashtag #PMPrizes.
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