This award recognises a Certified Supplier (including sole traders) listed on Indigenous Business Direct that has driven significant growth in their business and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation and / or our members.

The 2026 winner is: Gunggandji Aerospace

Gunggandji Aerospace is Australia’s first and only Indigenous-owned aerospace consultancy, a profit-for-purpose business breaking barriers for Indigenous Australians and veterans in the industry.

This award recognises an individual from a Supply Nation member business or Indigenous supplier (including sole traders) who has driven supplier diversity growth and development within their business and / or the Indigenous business sector.

The 2026 winner is: Mark Kucks

Mark Kucks, a descendant of the Yuggera and Kullilli peoples, led the development of the Statim Yaga initiative, embedding Indigenous employment, training, and procurement into Hutchies’ core business operations.

This award recognises a corporate member that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership and driven significant growth in supplier diversity.

The 2026 winner is: Sodexo Australia

Sodexo Australia delivers diverse food services and facilities management, fostering partnerships with Indigenous businesses to drive sustainable reconciliation and community impact.

This award recognises a woman-identifying Indigenous business owner who has driven significant and sustainable growth in her business and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation and / or our members and Indigenous businesses.

The 2026 winner is: Jasmine Kadic

Jasmine Kadic is a proud Whadjuk/Ballardong woman and co-founder of Benang, a multi-disciplinary infrastructure and mechanical services company operating across water, power, gas, mining and energy sectors in WA.

This award recognises a Registered Supplier (including sole traders) listed on Indigenous Business Direct that has driven significant growth in their business and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation and / or our members.

The 2026 winner is: Morrgul

Morrgul, meaning “working together”, is a 100% Aboriginal-owned not-for-profit organisation, providing culturally grounded support, mentoring and capacity-building to Aboriginal businesses.

This award recognises an individual who works within the procurement department of a Supply Nation member organisation and has driven significant growth in sustainable supplier diversity through their organisation’s supply chain.

The 2026 winner is: Sharleen Airs

Sharleen Airs leads BHP’s Indigenous Procurement, working to embed Indigenous businesses into core procurement strategy, governance and delivery rather than treating diversity as an adjunct activity.

This award recognises a government member that has demonstrated exceptional commitment, engagement and leadership in supplier diversity and driven significant growth in the Indigenous business sector.

The 2026 winner is: Main Roads Western Australia and the Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Engagement branch

Main Roads WA established The Transport Portfolio Aboriginal Engagement (TPAE) branch to drive Aboriginal economic participation, initiate partnerships, and provide mentoring opportunities.

This award honours the late Sam Tjengala Reuben, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man and business owner from Townsville, who sadly passed away in 2019. Sam was a proud leader in his community and was a valued member of Supply Nation’s inaugural Indigenous Business Advisory Group.

This award recognises a young Indigenous entrepreneur who has successfully brought their business idea to fruition, can demonstrate the potential for significant growth in the years to come, and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation and / or its members and Indigenous suppliers.

The 2026 winner is: Samuel Coote

Sam Coote is a proud Aboriginal entrepreneur, maritime professional, and founder of SIERA Marine Management, helping address gaps in the market for high-quality, operator-led marine services.

This award recognises an Indigenous business (including sole traders) that is successfully operating within the export market; can demonstrate potential for future export growth and has demonstrated ongoing engagement with Supply Nation and / or our members and Indigenous suppliers.

The 2026 winner is: Kakadu Organics

Kakadu Organics are working alongside Aboriginal women in rural and remote communities to combine Traditional knowledge with modern manufacturing standards to deliver wellness products and native foods to global markets.

This award recognises two businesses (Supply Nation Indigenous suppliers [including sole traders] and / or members) that have worked in partnership to contribute to the growth of the sector and / or specific Indigenous businesses. Such partnerships can include mentoring, programs, consortia bids, and / or strategic alliances.

The 2026 winners are: Kardan Construction and Department of Housing and Works

The Department of Housing and Works’ goal to increase Aboriginal participation in the public sector aligned with Kardan’s ambition to grow as a competitive Aboriginal construction and property business, creating a partnership focused on social outcomes.

This award honours the late Dr. Dean Jarrett, who sadly passed away in 2021. Dean was a proud Gumbaynggirr/Goreng Goreng/Punthamara man who worked as an academic-practitioner based at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School and was a valued member of the Supply Nation Board.

This award recognises an organisation or individual that has made an outstanding impact on supplier diversity and / or the growth of the Indigenous business sector.

The winner is selected from the finalists of all other award categories. The achievements and efforts of the winning organisation or individual illustrate the potential to drive growth and achieve a truly prosperous, vibrant and sustainable Indigenous business sector.

The 2026 winner is: Morrgul

Morrgul, meaning “working together”, is a 100% Aboriginal-owned not-for-profit organisation, providing culturally grounded support, mentoring and capacity-building to Aboriginal businesses.