Awards – APMP ANZ Chapter

APMP ANZ Chapter Awards

The APMP ANZ Chapter Awards recognises the achievements and contributions of our members in their careers and their contribution to the proposal industry. Our inaugural awards were launched in 2019, coinciding with the 2019 “making an impact” Conference in Melbourne.

The APMP ANZ Chapter is thrilled to announce our 2024 APMP ANZ Award winners that were presented on 29 May at our ‘More wins, less effort – with better bid response’ Conference in Brisbane. After careful deliberation by our esteemed panel of judges, it was a pleasure to present the following award winners:

High Impact Award (Individual) Winner: Megan Callahan (nee Cartwright), CF APMP

In her dual roles as Work Winning Improvement Manager and Senior Bid Manager at WSP, Megan has been instrumental in revamping the bidding process, rolling out inhouse training programs, and driving process and system improvements aligned to industry best practices. Judge’s comment: “A true champion of best practice within her organisation!”
Sponsored by Rohirrim

Proposal Industry Contributor Award Winner: Sara Miller
Currently the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Tilleke & Gibbins , Sara’s continuous and active service over 12 years has included six volunteer roles where she has positively impacted the APMP ANZ Chapter across Australia and Asia. Judge’s comment: “Sara has shown outstanding service to our Association – and to the profession in ANZ and into Asia – over many years, as well as delivering superb results for her employers.”
Award sponsored by BidWrite

Proposal Team or Collaboration Award Winner: Alstom and DT Infrastructure HCS Proposal Team
The AD Alliance Proposal Team demonstrated exceptional coordination and communication skills, fostering a collaborative working environment across multiple time zones and locations. The impact of the AD Alliance Proposal Team is evidenced by the success of the tender and the iterative improvement of each stage submission. Judge’s comment: “The knowledge sharing and lessons learned provided value to six different organisations in the proposal management industry and valuable experience to over 100 individuals involved in the process.”
Award sponsored by AutogenAI

Emerging Professional Award Winner: Paige Duffy CF APMP
Paige is a Bid Consultant at BidWrite, who brings a people-centric approach to bidding and helping clients articulate the best of their business and practices. Her development in her role has been proven in taking on larger and more complex bids and delivering remarkable results for her clients. Judge’s comment: “Overall, a stunning growth journey, leveraging best practices and giving back to both internal and external communities, which makes Paige unique and a standout for this nomination!”
Award sponsored by Aurora Marketing – Tenders, Bids, Proposals, Submissions

We extend our congratulations to all the award winners for their exemplary work and dedication to advancing the industry. Your contributions serve as inspiration to us all and demonstrate the remarkable impact that can be achieved through innovation, collaboration, and perseverance. We would also like to express our gratitude to the judges for their diligence and expertise in selecting the deserving recipients, and to our valued sponsors.

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