State Winners - ACT

Founded in 2014, Spec Services is a female-led commercial and industrial cleaning company in the ACT and regional NSW, that recently expanded its services to include asbestos removal. Spec Services champions diversity and social governance, including gender parity in leadership and partnerships with Indigenous organisations.

Woden Valley Early Learning Centre in Canberra provides nature-based early childhood education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The centre's team prioritises holistic development through outdoor learning and sustainability. With a commitment to community, the centre also offers free emergency placements for families in need.

Billy Cart Behaviour offers personalised, compassionate behaviour support for individuals with disabilities. Their skilled team uses evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge technology to create tailored plans for each individual. The organisation provide a range of different resources including therapeutic tools, community integration programs and skill development workshops designed to promote social engagement and personal growth. 

Founded in 2019 by Rose MacDonald and Andrew Collins, Nansen is a social enterprise dedicated to using technology for social good. These services are designed to identify, preserve, and report evidence of technology-facilitated abuse, supporting victims and ensuring their digital safety and autonomy.

Excelium is a cyber security firm with over 55 experts across Australia. Specialising in tailored, end-to-end solutions, Excelium offers capabilities in cyber strategy, security operations and national security.  The firm employs veterans in 40 per cent of roles and is a Women in ICT partner offering clients unique cyber security expertise.