Excellence Awards Program

From breakthrough infrastructure to innovation in the community, great engineering deserves the spotlight. It’s solving the challenges we’re facing today, while anticipating those we’re facing next. And that belongs on centre stage.  

The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the people taking bold ideas and making them a reality. This is where excellence isn’t just honoured. It’s applied. 

2026 awards program 

Champion the people and projects redefining engineering.

Every day, Engineers Australia members are driving the profession forward. The Excellence Awards are your opportunity to recognise those who stand out.  

Nominate an exceptional member or project for the 2026 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards and shine a light on the impact they bring to our profession. We encourage nominees of all backgrounds and identities including people of all genders, those with disabilities, mature age and younger applicants, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others who are culturally and racially marginalised.

Nominations are open until Wednesday 1 July.  

Help us celebrate the people and projects shaping the future of engineering. You can nominate yourself, a colleague or the team behind a project. Explore the categories below. 

Why nominate?  

These awards do more than recognise achievement – they elevate engineering across the nation. 

• National exposure: winners and finalists are featured across Engineers Australia channels, external media and industry publications.
• Career acceleration: a recognised and credible pathway to professional visibility and leadership opportunities.
• Community and connection: join a national cohort of engineering leaders, innovators and changemakers.
• Storytelling platform: share your work with industry, government and the wider public.
• Member recognition: particularly for the People Awards, winners gain national recognition from their peak professional body — strengthening credibility, career progression and CPD/Chartered pathways. 

Key dates  

• 1 April: Nominations open
• 1 July: Nominations close
• 2 July: Local Events registration opens
• 9-18 September: National finalists for people and project awards and achieve award winners are announced at Local Events
• 21 September: Gala Dinner registration opens
• 12 November: National people and project award winners are announced at the Gala Dinner, Melbourne Town Hall 

2025 Excellence Award winners 

Australia's brightest engineering minds were recognised for their innovation, leadership and impact, explore the winners and their achievements.

View a list of all Engineers Australia Excellence Awards winners since 1923.

Sponsorship opportunities 

Partnering with Engineers Australia Excellence Awards provides a unique opportunity for your organisation to position itself as a market leader and a driver of engineering excellence. You will be recognised across a multi-channel marketing campaign, connecting you to not only our 140,000-plus members but also the wider engineering community.  

Benefits of partnering include:    

• connect with senior decision-makers across government and all industry sectors
• elevate your organisation's visibility
• showcase your commitment to engineering. 
   

Interested in sponsoring the Excellence Awards 2026?  

Contact:  

Amanda Rodgers 
National Industry Partnerships Manager  
0409 383 651 
[email protected] 

Megan Purdy 
Industry Partnerships Manager   
0419 146 964   
[email protected]