SA defence leader wins accolade from PM
A South Australian defence industry leader has been named Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year, Soldier On, Boeing Australia, Quotient and Ventia also on the winning list.
Allan Dundas was named Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards in Canberra.
The founder and CEO of DEWC Services, a South Australian company delivering sovereign defence capability established in 2011, was named winner at the Australian Ware Memorial Event.
It recognised that under his leadership, DEWC Services has grown from a specialist consultancy into a trusted Defence partner employing more than 100 people and delivering more than 200 Defence projects, contributing to Australia’s capability in emerging critical technologies.
State Development and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Chris Picton said this was “well-deserved national recognition that reflects his leadership and commitment to strengthening South Australia’s defence capability while creating opportunities for veterans and the next generation of skilled workers to thrive”.
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“Over the last 15 years, he has developed his business to now employ more than 100 people and deliver over 200 projects, becoming a trusted Defence partner.”
He said that Dundas drew on his Royal Australian Air Force experience to focus on creating an environment that enables individuals to succeed and empowering technical experts to contribute to mission success.
Since 2021, DEWC Services has recruited, trained and deployed more than 50 early-career professionals through graduate programs, internships and recruitment from related industries, with veterans and reservists providing mentoring and technical guidance to the company’s emerging workforce.
The awards also highlighted organisations supporting South Australia’s veteran community and employment, with Soldier On named Champion of Veteran Employment and Boeing Australia recognised for Best Veteran Employment Commitment Initiatives.
South Australian Veteran Employer Network members, Human Quotient Group and Ventia were also recognised among the finalists, together with Soldier On that support South Australian veterans and their families through employment, wellbeing and social connection programs.
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