Our biggest award is seeing the smiles on our visitors’ faces and their engagement with our various exhibitions, programs and shows.
But we are also thrilled when our peers and other professionals formally recognise the efforts of our staff and volunteers. It is an honour to have received the following awards.
Awards
Interpretation Australia – Creativity in a Crisis Award
Year won: 2020
Interpretation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and advancing the profession of natural and cultural heritage interpretation across Australia. Mission to Mars won this award for its COVID-safe, hands-free immersive experience in 2020.
ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards
Year won: 2019
The ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards acknowledge the achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who have shown a commitment to welcome, encourage and support people with disability.
We are delighted to be a joint winner of the Inclusion in Public Sector Employment Award at the 2019 ACT Inclusion Awards.
Canberra Region Tourism Awards
Years won: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001
The annual Canberra Region Tourism Awards aim to showcase the best of the region’s tourist industry organisations and promote, encourage and reward tourism excellence. We are proud to have won many Canberra Region Tourism Awards, and to have done so in several categories.
Australian Tourism Awards
Years won: 2017, 2016 and 2009
The Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s peak awards. They recognise and promote excellence in tourism. We have received this special honour 3 times – in 2017, 2016 and 2009.
Questacon acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians and first scientists, makers and innovators of this land and their continuing connection to Country. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
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