Congratulations to all of those who were national finalists for the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner held on Tuesday, 24 October 2023. There were some excellent nominees for each category but the following contenders stood out to be crowned winners in their respective field.
Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award:
Town of Port Hedland, Royal Automobile Club & Town Team Movement
South Hedland Youth Placemaking Program
Best Use of Technology Award:
City of Melville & ArborCarbon
Aerial Tree Management
Community Based Initiative of the Year Award:
Collective Leisure
Collective Leisure A Business for Good
Community Based Facility of the Year Award:
Brimbank City Council
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
David Aldous Emerging Leader Award:
Jessie Carter
Environmental Stewardship Award:
Brimbank City Council
Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
Park of the Year Award:
Wollongong City Council
Cringila Hills Recreation Park
Playspace Award (<$0.5M):
City of Monash
Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace, Notting Hill
Playspace Award (>$0.5M):
City of Bunbury & Playce P/L
Koolambidi Woola
Research Award:
Queensland University of Technology, Moreton Bay Regional Council & 7 Senses Foundation
Intergrational Parks for Active Communities
Strategic and Master Planning Award:
South Burnett Regional Council, Otium Planning Group & Greenedge Design
Kingaroy Memorial Park Master Plan
Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award:
Dr. John Tower
