IPS Stands Tall Among WA’s Biggest Corporations at NAWIC Awards 2025

Image: Courtesy of National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC)

​IPS Management Consultants is no stranger to breaking new ground, but its latest recognition has placed it in elite company.

The consultancy has been named a finalist in the NAWIC WA Awards for Excellence, standing shoulder to shoulder with corporate heavyweights including Synergy, Perth Airport and the Armadale Line Upgrade Alliance.

For IPS, the nomination is more than a nod to its achievements in workforce transformation and cultural safety. It is a symbol of what’s possible when a values driven First Nations business goes head-to-head with some of the state’s biggest names.

“We are proud to be nominated alongside such significant organisations,” IPS Executive Lead for Workforce Transformation, Jackie Graham said.

“It shows that as a First Nations-owned consultancy, we are delivering work that is on par with, and in some areas ahead of some of the biggest players in the state.”

​Founded in 2015, IPS has built its reputation on embedding First Nations voices in projects that range from leadership development to infrastructure, procurement and small business support.

Photo: Jackie Graham, IPS Executive Lead for Workforce Transformation

​Recent IPS programs include Yaka Dandjoo, a First Nations leadership initiative, and Track to Success, which transitions people from prison into rail industry jobs.

The focus on real-world impact has caught the attention of awards judges, who recognised IPS’s ability to create inclusive, sustainable change while competing in industries traditionally dominated by large corporations and government-owned enterprises.

“For us, this nomination isn’t just about the accolade,” said Jackie.

“It’s about showing that a First Nations business can deliver results at the same scale as a major utility corporation or a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure alliance and an international airport.”

The NAWIC WA Awards is organised by the National Association of Women in Construction to celebrate innovation, leadership and diversity across the state’s construction, infrastructure and professional services sectors.

For IPS, being the only First Nations finalist in the Diversity + Inclusion category is further proof that Indigenous businesses are not only growing but now thriving in mainstream spaces dominated by non-First Nations organisations.

"We’re showing what’s possible when SMEs step up with government and community: resilient, innovative workforce transformations that reflect the future of business in WA," said Jackie.

The NAWIC WA Awards for Excellence will be held at Crown Perth on Thursday, 2 October 2025.