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The votes are still open for the 5th edition of the French-Australian Excellence Awards, a celebration of the individuals and organisations strengthening the ties between France and Australia through innovation, creativity, and community spirit. But be quick…you only have a few days left to vote, with voting closing on 19 October 2025!

Organised by Le Courrier Australien, these prestigious awards highlight remarkable achievements across key sectors such as sustainability, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, culture, and sport.

At Bilateral Solutions, we’re once again honoured to be the proud sponsor of the Entrepreneurship category. Supporting this award each year reflects our passion for innovation, collaboration, and helping visionary entrepreneurs turn their ideas into impact — values that sit at the heart of who we are and what we do.

This year also introduces two exciting new categories:

• Women in STEM, celebrating brilliant women shaping the scientific world.

• International Expansion and Value Creation, recognising businesses enhancing economic relations between France and Australia.

Celebrating Franco-Australian Excellence

As Le Courrier Australien Editor-in-Chief and Awards founder François Vantomme shared, nearly 120 nominations were received this year, a testament to the strength and diversity of the Franco-Australian community.

“We’re proud to highlight the talented individuals who make both our countries shine. We thank everyone who submitted nominations, as well as our sponsors, including Bilateral Solutions, whose continued support makes this prestigious event possible.”

Vote for Your Favourite Nominees

Public voting is open until Saturday, 19 October 2025, so don’t miss your chance to support the nominees who inspire you!
The public will help select one finalist per category, while a panel of experts will choose the remaining two.

🗳️ Cast your vote and celebrate Franco-Australian excellence:
👉 Click here to discover the nominees and vote

Save the Date

The Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 25 November, at the Embassy of France in Canberra — an evening dedicated to celebrating talent, connection, and achievement across our vibrant binational community.

Take a few minutes to vote, support your favourites, and celebrate the people shaping the future of collaboration between France and Australia.

🔗 Learn more about the French-Australian Excellence Awards via Le Courrier Australien
💡 Discover more about Bilateral Solutions at www.bilateralsolutions.com