De Stefano & Co is proud to be recognised as a finalist in two categories at this year’s Australian Defence Industry Awards – Consultancy of the Year and Cyber Business of the Year.

The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australia’s leading defence industry professionals and businesses, and being shortlisted in two categories is a significant honour.

This recognition follows our recent success at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, where we were also named finalists in two categories. To be acknowledged across multiple national award programs within such a short period is both humbling and energising for our team.

De Stefano & Co’s Director & Principal, Emilio De Stefano, said:

“To be named a finalist in not one but two categories is incredibly meaningful to all of us at De Stefano & Co. These acknowledgements reflect the strength of the partnerships we’ve built, the calibre of our people, and the trust our clients continue to place in us. It’s also a reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to strengthening Australia’s sovereign capabilities in defence and cyber security. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we remain focused on continuing to deliver impactful work that helps safeguard the nation’s future.”

We extend our sincere thanks to our exceptional team, and to our valued clients and partners who continue to support our mission.

The award winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on the 10th of July. For more information about the awards and to see all of the award categories and finalists, visit: www.defenceconnect.com.au/australian-defence-industry-awards