Announcement posted by Digital + Technology Collective 04 Apr 2014
Australia’s Digital Leaders Celebrate Two Decades of Industry Awards
SYDNEY, Australia – 4 April 2014 – Last night, AIMIA announced the winners of the 20th Annual AIMIA Awards during a ceremony held at The Argyle in Sydney. The AIMIA Awards celebrate the exceptional work undertaken by Australia’s top digital industry talent over the past year.
Comedian Kitty Flanagan hosted the event for the second year running, keeping over 500 attendees entertained with her witty humour while opening speeches were delivered by AIMIA Chairman Tim O’Neill and CEO David Holmes.
The 20th Annual AIMIA Awards see the largest field of finalists to date with 40 winners announced during the course of the evening. This year's finalists featured the most innovative technology to date with creative campaigns using eye-tracking, 3D printing, data science and even robotics.
In his opening speech, AIMIA CEO David Holmes recognised the calibre of talent in the industry. “Australian digital practitioners are globally sought after for their creativity and work ethic. We are seeing an emerging trend for Australian digital businesses to expand internationally and compete exceptionally well. But make no mistake we are in a global fight for dominance.
AIMIA Chairman, Tim O’Neill also highlighted the need for the industry to collaborate to ensure Australia continues to grow as a digital leader on an international scale. “We need to work more as an industry if we are to overcome our geographic isolation and be a top ten player on the international stage. Collaboration and access to investment have been identified as the most important drivers of all leading digital economies across the globe.
The AIMIA Awards continue to celebrate the best work of Australia’s digital content, services and applications each year. “Sharing and celebrating great work is imperative to the development and health of an industry as dynamic as ours,” emphasised Holmes.
Holmes also highlighted the recently launched Australian digital industry hub . “This site is designed with open collaboration in mind. The digital industry hub is a place where we can share and gain access to resources, best practices and thought leadership as well as identify areas that need industry focus, such as faster, more affordable broadband or employee share schemes. With the industry's involvement, this resource will become a key competitive advantage for us all.” Attendees were encouraged to get involved to help the site evolve and become a platform for establishing Australia in the international market.
Gold sponsors of the 20th Annual AIMIA awards include Telstra, Hostworks and EY. Silver sponsors include ThePlatform, Adobe, AAPT, Harvey Nash, Spectrum and I-Nex and Bronze sponsors are Akamai, Digistor, Rocket Productions and Un Ltd.
The winners of the 20th Annual AIMIA Awards are:
Category | Project | Company Credits |
Best of Smartphone - Learning & Education | CanUHanyu | 2and2 & ESA |
Best of Smartphone - Tourism or Travel | Melbourne Viewfinders | DT & OgilvyOne |
Best of Smartphone - Government & Non-profit | Snap Send Solve V2 | Outware Mobile & Snap Send Solve |
Best of Smartphone - Publisher | ABC Mobile Flagship Apps | ABC & Gomeeki |
Best of Smartphone - Entertainment | KFC Snack! in the Face | DT, Ogilvy & Yum! |
Best of Smartphone - Cultural or Lifestyle | Cricket Australia Live - Official App | Igloo, Outware Mobile & Accenture |
Best of Smartphone - Retail & e-Commerce | Leggo's iOS and Android App | Hardhat Digital, Simplot Australia & Leggo's |
Best of Smartphone | Melbourne Viewfinders | DT & OgilvyOne |
Best Enterprise | Westpac Banking for iPad | Westpac Banking Corporation |
Best Social Media - Best use of social media | Telekinize The Rainbow | Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's |
Best Social Media - Best Community | Lorna Jane - Active Living | Pusher |
Best Social Media | Telekinize The Rainbow | Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's |
Best Cross Platform | Lorna Jane - Active Living | Pusher |
Best Video - Video publisher & platform | Foxtel Go 2013 | Foxtel |
Best Video - Best Use Of Video | Cronulla Riots - The Day that Shocked the Nation | SBS & Northern Pictures |
Best Video | Cronulla Riots - The Day that Schocked the Nation | SBS & Northern Pictures |
Most Effective Digital Product or Service | Sunny Queen 'ChookTracker' | BCM |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Learning & Education | Mentally Healthy Workplace | Deepend |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Financial Services | BPAY | Adrenalin Media |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Government & Non-profit | Unlock The Grid | Isobar Australia & VicRoads |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Publisher | SBS.com.au | |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Retail & e-Commerce | Nissan Australia | Reactive |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Tourism or Travel | Wet 'n' Wild Summer Games | Isobar Australia |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Entertainment | ABC iview | ABC |
Best of Websites & Online Services - Cultural or Lifestyle | Cronulla Riots - The Day that Shocked the Nation | SBS & Northern Pictures |
Best of Websites & Online Services | BPAY | Adrenalin Media |
Best of Tablet - Learning & Education | Summer Of The Seventeenth Doll iPad App | The Nest & Currency Press |
Best of Tablet - Government & Non-profit | Birth Choices | Raising Children Network |
Best of Tablet - Entertainment | ABC4Kids Play School Play Time | ABC Children's TV, Secret Labs & Sonar Sound |
Best of Tablet - Retail & e-Commerce | Coles Feed Your Family iPad App | Reactive |
Best of Tablet - Publisher | realestate.com.au iPad app | REA Group |
Best of Tablet | ABC4Kids Play School Play Time | ABC Children's TV, Secret Labs & Sonar Sound |
Best of Digital Advertising or Communication - Government & Non-Profit | Missing Person Pre-Roll | VML Australia |
Best Digital Advertising or Communication - Retail & e-Commerce | Sunny Queen 'ChookTracker' | BCM |
Best Digital Advertising or Communication - Tourism or Travel | Sydney 360 | Destination NSW & NSW Government |
Best Digital Advertising or Communication | Missing Person Pre-Roll | VML Australia |
Most Innovative Digital Product or Service - Platform Innovation | Telekinize The Rainbow | Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's |
Most Innovative Digital Product or Service - Content Innovation | The Opera House Project | ABC Innovation & Strategic Development |
Best of the Best | Telekinize The Rainbow | Clemenger BBDO Sydney & Wrigley's |
Outstanding Contribution Award | SANDRA DAVEY |
Media contacts:
Sabine Leroy
Spectrum Communications
02 9469 5700
aimia@spectrumcomms.com.au
About AIMIA
AIMIA is the digital industry association for Australia, representing the digital content, services and applications industry since 1992. With more than 400 digital businesses across Australia among its members, AIMIA exists to encourage and support the growth of the digital industry through education, training and advocacy. www.aimia.com.au