Recognising leadership in digital transformation

Digital Nation Awards

- Tuesday 24th June 2025, The Fullerton, Sydney -

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The Digital Nation Awards in partnership with ADAPT Digital Edge celebrate C-suite executives who are driving meaningful change in their organisations through visionary leadership and strategic execution of digital transformation initiatives.

These awards recognise the individuals who are shaping the future of business by leveraging technology to enhance customer and employee experiences, optimise financial operations, harness the power of data and AI, ensure robust governance, and drive enterprise-wide digital transformation.

True transformation is only possible through close collaboration between business leadership and IT. The executives recognised in these awards work in lockstep with their technology teams, ensuring alignment between business strategy and digital capabilities. By fostering strong partnerships with technology leaders, they bridge the gap between innovation and execution—translating ambitious transformation goals into tangible, scalable outcomes.

 

Digital Nation Awards categories

Customer Experience Transformation Champion

Recognising a Chief Customer Officer, Chief Marketing Officer or CX leader who has revolutionised customer engagement, personalisation, and satisfaction through digital innovation.
Employee Experience Transformation Champion

Honouring an HR or People & Culture leader who has enhanced workplace experience, productivity, and talent strategies through digital initiatives.
Finance Transformation Champion

Celebrating a Chief Financial Officer or finance leader who has led financial transformation through automation, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiencies.
Data & AI Transformation Champion

Recognising a data or AI leader who has successfully leveraged data and artificial intelligence to drive business intelligence, automation, and strategic decision-making.
Governance Champion

Awarding a risk, legal or compliance leader who has strengthened governance, compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks in an increasingly digital world. 
Digital Transformation Champion

Recognising a Chief Digital Officer or Chief Transformation Officer who has led enterprise-wide digital initiatives, delivering measurable impact and long-term business value.

 

Who Judges the Awards?

Finalists in each category are chosen by the Digital Nation and iTnews award-winning editorial team. Event sponsors have no involvement whatsoever in the judging process.

The finalists are judged on the following criteria:

1. Strategic Vision and Leadership

  • Clear articulation of a digital transformation vision aligned with business objectives.
  • Demonstrated leadership in driving cultural and organisational change.
  • Ability to inspire cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

2. Innovation and Execution

  • Implementation of innovative technologies, processes, or business models.
  • Successful execution of transformation initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Overcoming challenges such as legacy system constraints, resistance to change, or regulatory hurdles.

3. Business Impact and Measurable Outcomes

  • Tangible improvements in efficiency, customer experience, employee engagement, financial performance, or risk management.
  • Data-driven evidence of success, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and ROI.
  • Long-term sustainability and scalability of the transformation efforts.

4. Collaboration with IT and Technology Teams

  • Effective partnership with CIOs, CTOs, and IT departments to align digital strategies with technical capabilities.
  • Leadership in ensuring seamless integration of digital initiatives into business operations.
  • Advocacy for IT investments that drive business innovation and agility.

5. Governance and Risk Management

  • Implementation of robust governance frameworks to support digital transformation.
  • Strategies to address cybersecurity, compliance, and ethical considerations.
  • Leadership in managing organisational risk while embracing digital change.

 

Format & Agenda – Conference and Awards

  • 4-5pm All guests invited to final hour of ADAPT Digital Edge conference where Digital Nation will host panels with Digital Nation Awards finalists.
  • 5-6pm Networking drinks Digital Nation and ADAPT
  • 6-8pm Digital Nation Awards Gala dinner – Winners announced on stage with imagery and content from the evening posted on Digital Nation
    powered by iTnews post-event. 

 

Venue - The Fullerton, Sydney

For any event queries, please reach out to us at events@nextmedia.com.au 

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