Do you know an individual or organisation that has promoted and demonstrated Professionalism (Professional Practice), worked as an Ethics Evangelist and/or has made strides in fostering diversity among ICT practitioners?
If so, IFIP IP3 is keen to hear from you!
Individuals or organisations can be nominated for the 2026 David O’Leary Award, which recognises the following criteria:
1. Professionalism – demonstrated commitment to all aspects of ICT professional practice:
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- Continuous Professional Development
- Service to organisation and broader community
- Trustworthiness
- Accountability
- Pride in the profession and setting a good example.
2. Ethics evangelism – in addition to ethical behaviour, takes every opportunity to spread the ethics message.
3. Fosters diversity – works to promote gender, race and digital equity.
The David O’Leary award includes a cash prize of US$1,500 and travel to IFIPs General Assembly to receive the prize (maximum travel allowance is US$1,500).
You can find more information including details of previous winners here.
A panel of a minimum of three judges from the Global Industry Council and the IFIP Board will judge the award and make the final decision.
Anyone may submit a nomination for a person or an organisation. The nomination form can be found here. Please ensure that the nominee accepts the nomination.
The completed nomination form together with any supporting documentation must be sent to ip3awards@gmail.com
The closing date for the 2026 award is 15 August 2026.