Australia's most innovative software companies were recognised at the 2008 Consensus Software Awards, celebrating breakthrough technologies across mobile payments, insurance, healthcare, environmental sustainability and enterprise software. Presented by The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP, the Awards highlighted Australian-developed solutions with the innovation, technical excellence and commercial potential to compete on the global stage and shape the future of the software industry.

The 2007 Consensus Software Awards, held on 1 May 2007 at the Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, celebrated another exceptional year of Australian software innovation. Supported by IBM and Microsoft, the Awards recognised organisations developing world-class technology across a diverse range of industries, reinforcing Australia's growing reputation for software innovation with global commercial potential.

The 2006 Consensus Software Awards, held on 26 April 2006 at Sydney's Sheraton on the Park Hotel, recognised another exceptional year of Australian software innovation. Presented by Sarah Craig, Senator Stephen Conroy and Steven Ciobo MP, the Awards celebrated companies developing world-class technology across healthcare, enterprise software, communications, engineering and information management—continuing Consensus' mission to recognise innovation with global potential.

The 2005 Consensus Software Awards recognised another outstanding year of Australian software innovation, celebrating fifteen organisations developing world-class solutions across financial services, enterprise software, engineering, analytics, records management and information technology. Supported by Microsoft, the Awards continued to showcase the innovation and commercial potential driving Australia's growing software industry.

The 2004 Consensus Software Awards celebrated another exceptional year of Australian software innovation, recognising fourteen organisations demonstrating outstanding technical excellence and commercial potential. Presented by the Hon. Daryl Williams and Microsoft's Steve Vamos, the Awards highlighted the next generation of technology companies destined to shape Australia's innovation future.

Fifteen outstanding Australian software companies were recognised at the 2003 Consensus Software Awards, presented by Senator Richard Alston and Microsoft Australia Managing Director Steve Vamos. Supported by Microsoft and Sapphire Technologies, the Awards celebrated innovation, commercial potential and the organisations helping shape the future of Australia's technology industry.

Australia's software industry was celebrated at the 2002 Consensus Software Awards, recognising organisations developing innovative solutions with strong commercial potential. Presented by Senator Kate Lundy, Peter Beckingham and IBM Australia's David Reeve, the Awards also saw Vesereo selected to represent Australian innovation at IBM developerWorks Live! in San Francisco.

Australia's leading software innovators were recognised at the 2001 Consensus Software Awards, celebrating excellence in software development, innovation and commercial potential. With ten winners, ten outstanding finalists and an independent judging panel drawn from Australia's leading technology companies, universities and government organisations, the 2001 Awards showcased the strength of Australia's rapidly growing software industry.

Five Australian software companies have been recognised for excellence in innovation, design and commercial potential at the 1999/2000 Consensus Software Awards. Presented by Senator Richard Alston, the awards celebrated emerging Australian technologies that demonstrated the capability to transform industries and compete on the global stage.