The DMO's performance in 2005–06 was recognised in awards from the Australian Institute of Project Management. The DMO was represented by eleven acquisition projects. The successful nominees were:
- Joint Project 2008 Phase 3E Advanced SATCOM Terrestrial Infrastructure, which was awarded the overall State winner and Construction category winner (ACT Chapter);
- Land 53 Phase 1E Ground Surveillance Radar, winner of the Construction category (Victorian Chapter); and
- AIR 5416 Phase 4A Electronic Warfare Self-Protection, overall winner and winner of the Product Development category (NSW Chapter).
A number of projects received special commendations at the awards including:
- Joint Project 2084 High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (Construction) (South Australian Chapter);
- SEA 1348 Harpoon Missile Launch Capability (Construction) (Western Australian Chapter); and
- SEA 1444 Armidale-class Patrol Boat (Construction) (ACT Chapter).