Project of the year award

These awards highlight Australia’s top endeavours in engineering and the teams behind them. Specifically, we’ll assess how each nominated project: 

  • Captures Engineers Australia’s purpose to advance society through great engineering. 
  • Formulates resourceful, innovative and elegant engineering solutions or pioneers the use of materials or methods. 
  • Contributes to sustainable and inclusive ethical practices. 
  • Delivers excellence. 

We encourage a broad and diverse range of entries from across the country.  

Nominations for 2025 are now closed

The project award winners are decided by a panel of judges (PDF) selected by the Honours and Awards Committee. The judging panels are made up of representatives from each of Engineers Australia’s nine divisions and its engineering communities. 

The Honours and Awards Committee: 

  • Hon William Marmion HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec – Chair  
  • Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec NER – Deputy Chair   
  • Prof Ana Deletic HonFIEAust 
  • Dr Marlene Kanga AO HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec NER 
  • Hon Patricia White AM HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec NER 
  • Em.Prof John Wilson HonFIEAust CPEng EngExec NER 

To find and celebrate top engineering projects from across Australia, we have different award divisions based on location. We’ll choose a finalist from each division, and these projects will go on to compete for Project of the Year – our national award.  

We’ll celebrate the winning project at a special awards event, and they’ll receive:   

  • A trophy and certificate. 
  • Digital badges for their email signatures and social media posts. 
  • Project coverage in create magazine and across Engineers Australia’s digital channels. 

In addition, outstanding projects are recognised at the local level, helping us shine a light on more projects and perspectives from across the profession. 

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 130,000-plus members but also the wider engineering community. Opportunities include:

  • Major industry partner
  • Award category partner

For more information on partnership opportunities or tailored packages, contact:  

Meg Purdy
Manager, Corporate Engagement
07 3226 3008
[email protected]

Project of the Year 2024

The New Fitzroy River Bridge project – Fitzroy Bridge Alliance, comprising of BMD Constructions, Georgiou, BG&E and Main Roads Western Australia

 

The New Fitzroy River Bridge project stands as a remarkable example of engineering achievement in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Delivered in just 11 months by the Fitzroy Bridge Alliance, the project restored a vital connection for the community after the original bridge was destroyed by floods from ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in January 2023. Starting in February 2023, the project involved demolishing the old bridge and designing and constructing a new 270-metre-long bridge with a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Despite the challenges, the bridge opened to traffic in December 2023, six months ahead of schedule.

The project’s success relied on strong collaboration with government agencies, local suppliers, contractors, and the community, ensuring rapid and high-quality delivery. This new bridge enhances safety and climate resilience, while also supporting the social and economic development of the Fitzroy Valley. It demonstrates the power of engineering to provide critical infrastructure that meets both current and future needs of the region.

Engineers Australia Excellence Awards