Congratulations to the winner and finalists of the 2025 NATA Excellence Award!
At the Accreditation Matters 2025 Celebration Dinner, there was an inspiring list of accreditation achievements across Australia on show. And while we acknowledge the remarkable work of all Members who nominated for the award, the significant achievements of our finalists and winner in the pursuit of excellence in innovation, collaboration, and scientific practices were exceptional.
We would also like to thank the judging panel of NATA Board Director Mark Burgess; Standards Australia Chief Development Officer, Adam Stingemore; and NATA Chief Information Officer, Dean Tomlinson, for the difficult job of separating the exceptional from the outstanding.
A special mention also goes to NATA Client Engagement Manager, Darina Ross, and her team as without their hard work in developing and organising all aspects of this award, it would not have been the success it was.
Winner: RCPAQAP
With its myQAP Portal, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Program (RCPAQAP) demonstrated innovative work in automatic defactoring for EQA result submissions built into its customer portal. This has not only delivered a positive impact for clinical laboratories in Australia, but also in over 100 countries worldwide.
Watch the video below to find out how this toolset has simplified the use and impact of proficiency testing.
Finalist: Eurofins APAL
Food security is a critical area in Australia and internationally. Eurofins Australian Precision Ag Laboratory’s (APAL) innovations have pioneered new methods advancing the precision and reliability of soil and plant analysis that raise agricultural industry standards.
Watch the video below to find out how Eurofins APAL is delivering timely information to its clients to enable them to act sooner with sharper decisions.
Finalist: Interwinery Analysis Group
This not-for-profit group support Australia’s $45B wine industry with educational programs and proficiency schemes advancing wine science and analytical quality.
Watch the video below to learn how they are helping 150 Australian wine laboratories benchmark their performance, build confidence, and deliver continual improvement.