The Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards recognise contributions by dedicated individuals, or teams, who have shared their vision and knowledge with others to apply technology for the benefit of Australia, and beyond.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering advocates for a future in which innovation driven by technology, sciences and engineering contribute significantly to Australia's social, economic and environmental wellbeing.

The celebration of innovation driven by the technological sciences and engineering is a key strategic priority of the Academy.

The selection criteria for the Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards are: 

1. A significant contribution to the advancement of industry and/or the community and/or the environment through the application of science, technology and engineering for the economic, social and/or environmental benefit of Australia. 
2. Evidence of outcomes and impacts of the technology-based innovation in Australia. 
3. Promotion of innovators and contribution to community awareness of technology-based innovation and evidence of mentoring the next generation of technology innovators.

Current members of ATSE’s Board are not eligible to be a Proposer or Referee for any ATSE Award nomination. Current members of the Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards Committee are not eligible to be a Proposer or Referee for any Nominee for this Award.

• Email: membership@atse.org.au