2025 Awards & Nominations
At EMA Advisory, we are proud to be recognised for our expertise, innovation, and contribution to the Australian Government and Defence sectors. Our people and projects have been acknowledged across industry awards programs, reflecting the depth of talent and the impact of our work.
Defence Industry Recognition
Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025 – EMA Advisory resources have been nominated in the category of Female Defence Leader of the Year (Enterprise), recognising our leadership in advancing Defence capability and commercial excellence.
Space Sector Recognition
Australian Space Awards 2025 – Our consultants have been named finalists in the categories of Rising Star of the Year (SME) and Female Space Leader of the Year, celebrating EMA Advisory’s role in shaping strategic space and satellite communications initiatives.
Canberra Business Chamber Wellington NZ Trade Mission
4–6 June 2025 | Canberra Business Chamber Delegation
EMA Advisory’s executive team – Directors Emma Haskard and Matthew Bautz, together with General Manager Kerrin Andrews travelled to Wellington as part of a Canberra Business Chamber initiative, engaging with leaders across New Zealand’s defence, security, and commercial sectors.
Highlights from the week
- Strategic engagement with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence, exploring opportunities arising from the newly released Defence Capability Plan and its $12B investment pipeline.
- A collaborative session with the Business Chamber of New Zealand, focusing on deepening trans-Tasman partnerships and shared commercial opportunities.
- Discussions with leading New Zealand commercial law firms, identifying avenues for future cooperation and joint delivery models.
These conversations provided a valuable platform to share EMA’s innovative frameworks – including our Procurement as a Capability (PaaC) approach – and to strengthen cross-Tasman collaboration.
Celebrating regional partnership
The delegation concluded with a memorable evening celebrating HMAS Canberra’s Freedom of Entry into Wellington, attending the official cocktail event alongside representatives from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and Pacific partners.
Looking ahead – Our time in Wellington was marked by meaningful dialogue, exciting momentum, and new partnerships that will continue to grow. EMA Advisory extends sincere thanks to the Canberra Business Chamber for hosting and facilitating this initiative.
Until next time, Wellington, kia ora and thank you!
SIAA Southern Space Conference August 2024
Our Principal Consultant for Space Capabilities Kelly Barlow moderated the panel discussion on ‘Australia’s Defence Export Controls and Existing Legal Frameworks – Impacts to the Space Sector today at the Space Industry Association of Australia Southern Space 2024 today.
Very interesting discussion on the impacts that export controls (and legislative amendments more generally) can have on our Australian businesses. Always great to hear from Jeremy Hallett who has lived the journey of running a space business amongst the layers of regulation.
2024 Award Finalists
EMA Advisory are honoured to be finalists in some prominent industry awards:
Aus Space 24 awards – Female Space Leader of the Year – SME (Principal – Space Capabilities, Kelly Barlow).
Defence & National Security Workforce awards – Best Project Manager under 35 (Director, Emma Jovic)
Australian Defence Industry awards –
Space Business of the Year – EMA Advisory
Consultant of the Year – Matt Bautz
We are excited to be chosen as finalists from so many talented and committed nominees.
Ronald McDonald House
The EMA team, as part of our Community Projects, prepared dinner for the families of sick children, who stay in the amazing Ronald McDonald House in Garran, Canberra.
The service and sense of community provided by RMHC is outstanding and the staff and volunteers who keep the place running should be recognised and applauded. Thank you for the opportunity to play a very small role in helping out the community.
Canberra Running Festival 7 April 2024
Our running team was at it again last weekend – running in various events that were part of the Canberra Running Festival, including the ½ marathon & the 10km event.
ADM Space Summit November 2023
We were thrilled that our Principal Consultant – Space Capabilities, Kelly Barlow was asked to participate in a panel discussing ‘Fostering bipartisanship in advancing space capabilities: An essential driver for progress’. Kelly was joined by Bec Shrimpton, Director – Defence Strategy and National Se
2nd Annual AIDN Policy Symposium and Sovereign Capability Showcase – November 2023
Emma Jovic (Director) and Matt Bautz attended the Capability Showcase & Networking evening, which highlighted the Australian Defence industry sovereign platforms, equipment, services and technologies. They also had the opportunity to meet with key decision-makers in the Australian Government.
MiLCIS November 2023
The EMA Advisory team were excited to be a part of Team Canberra at the 2023 MiLCIS Conference & Expo where we engaged with attendees about our consulting and training services.
SIAA Southern Space October 2023
Our Principal Consultant, Space Capabilities, Kelly Barlow & Business Development Manager, Linda Bell joined their colleagues at the SIAA Southern Space conference. It bought together a range of space industry experts and decision-makers from across Australia. The event connected the space industry together with go
Tech in Gov Expo 8-9 August 2023
Enjoying the great conversations at Day 1 of Tech in Gov! Interestingly, our first poll shows that both Government and Industry voters prefer deliverables-based contracts!
Space Summit 2023 Sydney
Our Director, Emma Jovic and the Principal of our Space Business Unit, Kelly Barlow, attended the Australian Space Summit 2023 where they heard directly from space experts and industry professionals committed to advancing Australia’s space industry.
Mothers Day Classic 2023
Nothing better than raising money for Breast Cancer AND getting our steps in!
