A state finalist last year, Deadly Science has taken it a step further to be named the NSW winner of Indigenous Excellence at the Telstra Best of Business Awards.
A not-for-profit Indigenous charity, Deadly Science's mission is to help students discover science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) pathways through innovative education programs.
Funded by partners and donors, Deadly Science strives to provide the same opportunities for Indigenous students in regional remote Australia to learn STEM as their counterparts in the city.
In the past 12 months, Deadly Science's has increased its reach from 800 to 1,700 schools and community organisations across the Australia providing online and face-to-face learning options to 34,000 students.
Founder of Deadly Science, proud Kamilaroi man (Nowra, NSW) Corey Tutt said winning this award highlights their ongoing commitment to setting ambitious goals and achieving tangible results.
"This recognition is incredibly important to Deadly Science as it recognises all the communities and staff who work extremely hard to bring STEM equity to our communities," Mr Tutt said.
"We know that the power of STEM education changes lives and it's really important to ensure we are paving the way forward for Deadly Scientists around the country.
"Through the Telstra business awards we are changing the narrative of what is possible because you can't be what you can't see and together, we are sowing the future seeds of STEM in this country."
Mr Tutt thanked Telstra and Deadly Science supporters.
The Deadly Science team of 14 has supported schools in every state and territory with 25,000 boxes of STEM resources that includes microscopes, drones, trail cameras, weather stations, science kits and lessons for teachers, as well as more than 25,000 books and 700 telescopes.
"We try to equal the playing the STEM field, whether you live in the Kimberley or in Sydney."
The Telstra Best of Business Indigenous Excellence category acknowledges businesses that are not only succeeding, but also playing a key role in fostering positive change, inspiring others, and driving innovation.
The judging criteria included economic sustainability, operational effectiveness and technology adoption, progressive leadership and culture, and social and community contribution.
Deadly Science will represent New South Wales at national judging on Wednesday, November 27 in Melbourne, where they will pitch their business to a panel of Australia's most experienced leaders from across business and industry.
National winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Thursday, November 28 in Melbourne.
