Industry Trailblazer Award

This award is presented to an exceptional alum currently working outside of academia who demonstrates outstanding leadership and innovation within their industry. This honor recognizes an individual who excels in their role as a mentor or communicator, inspiring and guiding others toward success. The recipient makes a significant impact within their industry or in areas that extend beyond their immediate field. This award celebrates the recipient's dedication to excellence and their ability to lead and inspire both within and outside their professional sphere.

Winners Announcement

Industry Trailblazer Award - given to an alum currently working outside of academia who:

Has a leadership role
Is an excellent mentor or communicator
Has made an impact within their industry or beyond

Award package includes:

Inaugural Award winner title
Support for a professional development opportunity
Opportunity to provide a talk for Career Trajectories/public lecture in 2027 and present the Trailblazer Award to the new winner

The 2025 Winners: Brigette Oakes and Henry Reich

In this category, the shortlisted nominees were:

Natacha Altamirano
Ciaran Gilligan-Lee
David Louapre

Watch award ceremony and alumni talks on PIRSA.org