CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS
- National Award Winner
- Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award
Suzanne Suter
Sue Suter is a long-standing member of PLA and a significant contributor to our industry. In the 1990’s she was on the NSW /ACT regional council and also served as
- National Award Winner
- David Aldous Young Professional of the Year Award
Hayley Ashworth
Hayley is an outstanding young leader who is committed to being a positive role model for other young professionals in the sector. Hayley continually displays leadership and a commitment to
- National Award Winner
- Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award
Eastern Escarpment Experience
The Redlands Coast Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area project has delivered over 20km of multi-use and shared trails, supporting visitor infrastructure and connections to neighbouring trail networks. The area now provides
- National Award Winner
- Best Use of Technology Award
Putting Sport & Recreation Visitors on the Map
Navigating your leisure & recreation visitors to the best places & experiences. Benefits of digital map from naveze are: Increased visibility of your brand, Improved visitor experiences, and Collection of
- National Award Winner
- Community Based Initiative of the Year Award
Activating Reservoirs for Healthy Communities
South Australian reservoir reserves have taken an exciting step forward with the opening of vast areas of land and water for recreation. For the first time, people can walk, cycle,
- National Award Winner
- Community Facility of the Year
Yawa Aquatic Centre
Yawa Aquatic Centre is an exemplary facility providing safe year-round swimming and offering a mix of wet and dry activities regardless of age, gender, culture or ability. Coastal resort themed,
- National Award Winner
- Major Event of the Year Award
The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street Parkland
Combining magical lighting, audio special effects and digital art, The Enchanted Garden entranced thousands of visitors at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane between 1-23 December 2021. The family-friendly lighting trail combined
- National Award Winner
- Park of the Year Award
Revitalising Wilson Botanic Park
Revitalisation of Wilson Botanic Park during covid-19 placed the environment and people first, supporting the community’s heightened reliance on open space, through rare species planting, bird attracting area, pop-up café,
- National Award Winner
- Playspace Award (<$0.5M)
Cottesloe Nature Discovery Space
Reclaimed from invasive Victorian tea tree, this coastal site was sculpted, transformed, and revegetated with native planting. Subtle interventions using large pieces of timber and limestone have created a space
- National Award Winner
- Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
Thomas Street Playground
The Thomas Street Playground is an exceptional play space that is welcoming to community members of all ability. A range of accessible play elements and sculptures, a Changing Places facility,
- National Award Winner
- Research Award
Sport Participation Research Project
The Sport Participation Research Project developed by the Physical Activity and Sport Insights (PASI) Research group at Federation and Victoria Universities, is a world-leading program of research that is transforming
- National Award Winner
- Strategic & Master Planning Award
Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan 2021-2031
The Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan 2021-2031, endorsed by Council in December 2021, has been developed to compliment and carry out the strategic directions expressed in Council’s Environment and Liveability