About the Awards

The IPWEA-QNT Excellence Awards recognise the individuals, teams and organisations delivering outstanding outcomes across public works and infrastructure. Presented annually at our Annual Conference gala dinner, the awards celebrate innovation, leadership and excellence across projects, asset management and community outcomes in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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Event Details

Date Thursday 1 October 2026
Time 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Pre-dinner drinks from 6:00 PM
Venue Sunshine Coast Convention Centre
Dress Code Gala or business/cocktail

Pricing

Member $324.50 (incl. GST)
Non-Member $385.00 (incl. GST)

Recognising excellence across public works

Award Categories

Engineer of the Year
Women in Engineering
Public Works Professional of the Year
Emerging Leader of the Year
Team Member of the Year
Employer of the Year (Private Sector)
Employer of the Year (Public Sector)
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering
Project Innovation
Innovation and Sustainability in Water
Environment and Sustainability
Community Road Safety
Road Safety Infrastructure
Projects under $2 million
Projects $2 million to $5 million
Projects $5 million to $10 million
Projects $10 million plus
IPWEA-QNT President's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Works
Project of the Year

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