Benchmarks Security Awards logo

11 November 2026

 W Sydney 

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Benchmark Security Awards

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The Benchmark Security Awards, is a unique event that leverages the combined audiences of iTnews and techpartner.news to recognise excellence across both the channel and end user security communities.

Outstanding Security Partners that have delivered innovative projects are recognised by techpartner.news across 10 industry categories, while iTnews spotlights CISO, CSOs and senior cyber security execs for exemplary leadership.

The awards program is expected to draw in over 100 end user security leaders and over 50 security partners.

Security Partner Awards

Our partner awards recognise projects delivered across 10 industries sector, along with one overall Security Partner of the year awards.

Finalists in each category are chosen by our editorial team and expert advisors.

View the 2025 Security Partner Finalists HERE

Partner Award Categories

NFP
NFP
Energy
Energy
Healthcare
Healthcare
Finance
Finance
Retail
Retail
Industrial
Industrial
Government
Government
Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Education
Education
Security Leader of the Year
Security Partner of the Year

Timeline & Format

Format:

The event provides high quality content sessions for the distinct partner and security leader audiences in the afternoon. Partners will participate in 1 of 2 roundtable sessions, while the end-user security leaders participate in a 2 hour conference session.

The entire audience is then combined for networking drinks and an evening awards gala dinner ceremony. 

The roundtables are exclusive sessions that allow sponsors to build genuine relationships with some of Australia’s leading security focused technology partners, before the evening awards celebration.

The gala dinner and networking sessions give sponsors the added benefit of high impact visibility and engagement with an enterprise security leader audience as well as the security partner cohort.   

View the 2025 Awards Photo gallery Here.

 

Agenda: 

4:30pm – Content Sessions

  • Selected Partner finalists attend invitation-only sponsored roundtable sessions.
  • Two sponsored roundtables will be held, with a minimum of 10 partners per session.
  • End User Security Leader finalists attend the conference program.

5:30pm – Networking Session

  • Drinks and canapés with a combined audience of Partner finalists and End User attendees.

6:30pm – Awards Gala Dinner

  • Winners of the Partner and End User Security Leader Awards are announced throughout the evening.

10:00pm – Event Concludes

Premium Sponsorship Package 

(2 available)

Naming Sponsor 

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • 5 minute Fireside chat
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 additional reps to attend networking expo and gala dinner (4 in total)
  • On-stage welcome address
  • On-stage presentation of Fast50 #1
  • Host 2 x tables of 8 delegates with a minimum of 2 finalists on each table
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Partner Content Article on CRN website (600 - 800 words)
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $60,000.00

Additional Add-on - $2,000.00

  • Celebratory gift to all Fast50 of finalist results displayed in a branded frame 

VIP Sponsor (3 remaining)

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • 5 minute Fireside chat
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 additional reps to attend networking expo and gala dinner (4 in total)
  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • On-stage presentation of awards #4 - #2
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share of 2023 + 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Partner Content Article on CRN website (600 - 800 words)
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Experience add-on (one per sponsor) 

  • Champagne Sponsor 
    Co-branded champagne bottle delivered to Fast50 directly to their tables when their placement has been announced.
  • Photobooth Sponsor 
    Co-branded photobooth installed to gala dinner venue. Branded photoprints delivered onsite to commemorate the evening
  • Mystery Prize Sponsor -
    2 x lucky guests will receive a prize from one sponsor. Randomised draw with winners revealed on screen. 

 

Investment - $45,000.00

Platinum Sponsor (2 remaining)

Interactive Content Session (4:30pm) 

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • Sponsor reps to facilitate roundtable discussion with minimum of 5 partners
     

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • On-stage presentation of awards #10 - #5
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content 

  • 1 x solus EDM to CRN database (9000+ subscribers) 
  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $30,000.00

Additional Add-on - $5,000.00 each

  • DJ Booth Sponsor
    This year, an onsite DJ will fill the awards dinner with festive tunes, creating a lively and celebratory atmosphere. There is an exclusive opportunity for one sponsor to brand the DJ Booth. 
  • Bar Sponsor 
    Opportunity to own one of four bars featured at the Gala dinner. Beer, Wine, Cocktail and Spirits bars will be set up within the gala dinner ballroom to provide refreshments to all attendees across the evening.

Gold Sponsor

 

CRN Fast50 Awards  - Networking Drinks and Award Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm)

  • 2 reps in attendance
  • Host table of 8 delegates with a minimum of 3 finalists on each table
  • Logo branding integrated across digital promotion of the Fast50 program, on-stage AV presentation and post-event video content

 

Data

  • Data Share 2024 Fast50 business profiles . Includes executive contact details, revenue growth details, breakdown of solution/services contributing to revenues and key sectors operating in (SMB/Mid Mark/Gov/Ent) 

 

Media & Content

  • Fast50 Sponsor social media tile 
  • Sponsor tagged in CRN Fast50 social post 

 

Investment - $25,000.00

Sponsorship Inclusions

  • Exclusive Sponsorship of 1 x Partner Security Roundtable
    • Techpartner.news hosted discussion with 10 Benchmark Security Awards Partner finalists.
    • Two sponsor representatives present on roundtable – session topic curated in conjunction with sponsor.
    • Branding across roundtable promotion and event collateral
  • Tickets for two sponsor reps to evening event, for networking drinks and gala dinner session
    • Combined channel and end user security leader audiences.
  • 1 x Hosted Table in Awards gala dinner
    • Seated with a minimum of 3 x partner finalists
  • On-stage presentation of 1 x Partner Award
  • Lead generation – Contact data share of all Partner Finalists.
  • Digital Branding – 100% SOV sponsorship across techpartner.news security section for 2 week period.
  • Sponsor logo and branding incorporated into event and media collateral

Investment: $25,000

Available Add-Ons.  

 Channel TV Media Interviews

1. 1 x Individual Interview – 3 on-camera questions each. Final output: 3–5 minute video.

2. Production – Each video to be edited and produced for social distribution.

3. Distribution – Video will be released and distributed on techpartner.news, LinkedIn, and partner-owned channels.

Investment: $5,000 + GST

Sponsor Integration

Fast 50 Award Ceremony
The Fast50 will be invited to an Awards Evening gala dinner ceremony celebrating the success of the finalists and evealing the positions from 50 to 1, with sponsors taking to the stage to present the top positions. CRN’s special editorial awards will also be announced on the evening. Fast50 finalists from both 2021 and 2020 will also be invited to attend the evening, to boost the networking opportunities for the sponsors.

The on stage presentation will feature Sponsor branding and sponsors will also host tables with at least 2 members of the Fast50.

VIP Experiences
Prior to the Awards Ceremony Evening, VIP sponsors will host an experience with up to 5 finalists selected from the Fast 50.

Fast50 Expo
To maximise the networking opportunities for sponsors to meet with our 2022 Fast50 finalists, CRN will hold an expostyle networking sessions prior to the sit-down gala dinner. Each finalist from the Fast 50 will have their own table and display stand, allowing sponsors to pro-actively approachall the partners they are keen to connect with.

Fast50 Finalist Profiles
A Profile Report for each of the Fast50 finalists will be shared with all sponsors. Each report includes the contact details of key executives, insight into the verticals driving each business’s growth, the solutions and products each business specializes in plus a summary of their key distributor and vendor relationships.

Digital Showcase
Commencing the week after the awards evening, there will be a digital showcase featuring a countdown of the Fast50 finalists and footage from the live event of the top placings receiving their awards at the event. This content will be posted across CRN and LinkedIn, with sponsor branding integrated throughout.

Agenda*

4:30pm VIP Experiences
5:30pm Fast50 Expo
7pm Gala Dinner
10pm After Party
*subject to change

Sponsorship Packages 2023

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Steven McDonald

Steven McDonald

Commercial Director

Ph: (02) 9901 6365
M: 0468 430 161
E: smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au

Ryan Coombs

Ryan Coombs

Strategic Partnerships Director

M: 0449 671 738
E: rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au
Joanne Ross

Joanne Ross

Strategic Partnerships Director

Ph: +61 2 9901 6334
M: 0405 024 113

E: JRoss@nextmedia.com.au 

Dominic Tusa

Dominic Tusa

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6193
M: 0420 200 386
E: dtusa@nextmedia.com.au

Luke Dehaan

Luke Dehaan

Key Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6339
M: 0410 742 526
E: ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

1674508349514

Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

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RESILIENCE AWARD

The Resilience Award shines a light on the company with the best Fast50 performance over the last three years, based on how frequently it made the Fast50 and then on the best performance.

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LEADER

The Leader Award celebrates fast business growth and scale by recognising the Fast50 company with the largest overall revenue.

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ICON AWARD

The Fast50 Icon Award, is presented to the company that other Fast50 companies vote as having made the most significant contribution to the Australian channel, based on a list of nominees provided by the CRN news team.

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FEMALE BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARD

The Female Business Champion Award recognises the most outstanding contribution by a woman working for or with a Fast50 company, based on the business impact of the nominee’s work. Each Fast50 company can nominate one candidate.