AIPIO Awards for Excellence in the Intelligence Profession

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The AIPIO Awards for Excellence in the Intelligence Profession were presented on Wednesday 20 August 2025 during the AIPIO Intelligence 2025 Conference in Sydney. These prestigious awards recognise individuals and groups who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the intelligence profession in Australia.

We are delighted to congratulate the outstanding recipients of the 2025 AIPIO Awards for Intelligence:

  • David Irvine AO Memorial AwardDr Brenton Cooper (CEO, FiveCast) – recognising outstanding contribution to intelligence progression in Australia.

  • Intelligence Practitioner of the YearTara Clague (Queensland Police Service) – acknowledging significant and commendable contributions to the intelligence profession.

  • Highly Commended Intelligence Practitioner of the YearNatalie Arnold (NSW Police Force).

  • Emerging Intelligence Practitioner of the YearSam Woods (Protegas) – celebrating excellence among emerging professionals with outstanding contributions over the past 12 months.

  • Intelligence Group of the YearCI-ISAC Australia – recognising exceptional performance and innovation in the intelligence profession.

  • Highly Commended Intelligence Group of the YearDICE Team (Queensland Police Service).

  • Intelligence Publication of the YearAugusto Verzosa – for authoring Counterterrorism Analytics – Predicting to Prevent the Next Attack.

  • AIPIO President’s AwardNeil Quarmby (Intelligence Rising) – recognising profound contribution through service, commitment, leadership, and advocacy.

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Looking ahead

Nominations for the 2026 AIPIO Awards for Excellence will open in early 2026, with winners announced at the Intelligence 2026 Conference in Melbourne.

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