Damien Farine was awarded the 2025 SwissCham award for Science, Research and Technology. SwissCham is the representative for Swiss-Australian business, trade and partnerships. 

The SwissCham awards recognise excellence of Swiss businesses, organisations and individuals in Australia and acknowledge contributions towards the growth of Swiss-Australian relations. 

Damien received the award at the annual Gala dinner that was attended by the Swiss Ambassador to Australia, the Consul-General of Switzerland to Australia, departmental heads from DFAT and the NSW Government, elected members from councils across NSW and Victoria, and representatives from leading Australian and Swiss companies.