Business Events Perth Announces the 2025 Aspire Award Recipients
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Charlies Foundation for Research Recipient Milad Mirzaei
Today, Business Events Perth is proud to announce the 2025 Aspire Award recipients, representing excellence across each of the program’s partner categories in recognition of Western Australia’s leading researchers, academics and professionals.
For more than two decades, the Aspire Awards have provided Western Australian experts with opportunities to share knowledge, connect and collaborate with industry leaders at business events around the globe. The program highlights Western Australian expertise on an international stage and creates pathways for these events to be hosted in our State in future years.
The Aspire Awards support Western Australian researchers, academics and professionals to attend an international business event for their professional development. Successful recipients receive travel funding to attend a conference of their choice, providing the opportunity to connect with peers, showcase their discoveries and strengthen global engagement.
The program not only supports the professional growth of its recipients but also plays a vital role in attracting major business events to Western Australia. By attending international conferences, Aspire recipients showcase the State’s expertise, build valuable networks and foster collaborations that can ultimately bring future events and their global audiences to our shores. These conferences help diversify Western Australia’s research strengths, raise the profile of local conveners and create new opportunities for trade and investment.
After a highly competitive selection process reviewing more than 90 applications, Business Events Perth is proud to recognise eleven recipients who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, dedication to discovery and a shared commitment to creating a legacy for Western Australia.
The 2025 Aspire Awards are delivered in partnership with Charlies Foundation for Research, Edith Cowan University, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Murdoch University, Curtin University, Perron Institute, The Kids Research Institute, The University of Notre Dame Australia, The University of Western Australia and the City of Fremantle.
Singapore Airlines is proud to be the official Airline Partner for the 2025 Aspire Awards.
Gareth Martin, CEO, Business Events Perth congratulates the 2025 Aspire Award recipients for their outstanding achievements.
“Each year, the Aspire Awards showcase the incredible depth of talent, innovation and leadership within Western Australia’s academic and professional community. These recipients exemplify the spirit of curiosity, collaboration and achievement that drives our State’s reputation for excellence on the global stage. Attending conferences is invaluable, it encourages genuine connection, meaningful exchange and collaboration. Through the Aspire program, we’re proud to assist Western Australian thought leaders engage at these global conferences, experiences that not only advance their research and professional development but also create opportunities for these events to return to Western Australia in future years.”
2025 Aspire Award Recipients
- Charlies Foundation For Research Aspire Award: Milad Mirzaei
- Edith Cowan University Aspire Awards: Dr Shannon Dee
- Harry Perkins Institute Aspire Award: Dr Hanane Belhoul-Fakir
- Murdoch University Aspire Award: Dr Yuval Gurfinkel
- Perron Institute Aspire Award: Dr Julie Brose
- The Kids Research Institute Australia Aspire Award: Dr Renee Ng
- The University of Notre Dame Aspire Award: Dr James Debenham
- The University of Western Australia Aspire Award: Dr Joseph Carpini
- THIS IS FREMANTLE Aspire Award: Michael Piu
- Business Events Perth Early Mid-Career Aspire Awars: Dr Jessica Cale & Dr Jun Yuan
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