The ATSE Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award celebrates STEM research and development by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or communities which is based on, or significantly incorporates or builds on, Traditional Knowledge.

The Award acknowledges and recognises an individual, team, community, or organisation respectfully and successfully applying Australian Traditional Knowledge in contemporary innovation contexts.

The winning nominee will receive a cash prize and medal.

The Award criteria are:

• Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous innovation
• Application of the Traditional Knowledge innovation
• Ways of working

The award is open to:

• An individual, team (pair or small group), community, organisation (the 'nominee') who are Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• If the work is in collaboration as part of a respectful partnership with another, or non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, individual, team, community or organisation, then that collaborative partner may become a co-applicant. No more than one co-applicant is permitted.
• Who demonstrates excellence, innovation and impact in any STEM field where they have applied Traditional Knowledge in a modern innovation context.
• And demonstrates that they have advanced the understanding and awareness of Traditional Knowledge through modern innovation.

• Email: membership@atse.org.au