AusSeabed receives Kerry Kennedy IPAA Spirit of Service Award

AusSeabed has won the Kerry Kennedy Award at the 2026 IPAA Spirit of Service Awards Gala.

The Kerry Kennedy Award recognises ambitious initiatives led by smaller organisations, particularly those demonstrating excellence through collaboration, innovation and the effective use of resources.

AusSeabed’s story is about people choosing to work together in the belief that we can achieve something better for Australia. It demonstrates what is possible when organisations unite their expertise, resources and commitment to address shared national challenges.

Receiving this award is an extraordinary recognition of what our community has achieved together and reinforces the impact of our collective effort.

We were incredibly proud to accept the award on behalf of the entire AusSeabed community.

To read more about AusSeabed's recognition please visit Geoscience Australia. To learn more about the Kerry Kennedy Award, visit the IPAA Spirit of Service website.

The image shows five people posing at an IPAA awards event. Three hold framed certificates, and the woman in the center holds a star-shaped trophy. It appears to be a group photo celebrating the Kerry Kennedy Award.

Celebrating the AusSeabed win, from left: Hilary Thompson (Australian Hydrographic Office); Alex Proctor, Seabed Project and Engagement Officer (Geoscience Australia); Pip Bricher, Director National Seabed Mapping (Geoscience Australia); Patricia Kelly (Australian Institute of Marine Science); and David Robinson, A/g Chief, Place and Communities Division (Geoscience Australia).