PLA National Awards Finalists 2025

Welcome to the PLA National Finalists Awards Nominations! Here you can review this years fantastic PLA Awards of Excellence finalists. If you have any enquiries about the awards, please feel free to reach out to the National Office team.

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Brisbane International Cycle Park (Murrarie Recreation Reserve)

Community Facility of the Year Award

QLD

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Submitting Organisation:

Brisbane City Council

Overview:

Brisbane City Council’s vision, in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, was to create a world-class, sustainable cycling facility that sets the standard for excellence. This premier destination boasts a road cycling course, international standard criterium track, inline skating track, multi-purpose clubhouse, upgraded car park, recreational pathways and viewing mounds. Designed to serve the community’s sporting and recreation needs, it supports active cycling and skating groups while also empowering youth through social enterprise cycling-focused programs.

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Drowning Prevention Technology and Analytics

Best Use of Technology Award

VIC/TAS

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Submitting Organisation:

Lynxight

Overview:

Drowning happens in seconds. Lynxight's AI sees what humans might miss. Our technology works alongside lifeguards, detecting swimmers in distress and alerting Lifeguards before emergencies develop. No distractions. No fatigue. Just constant, reliable vigilance that spots subtle distress signals, provides real-time alerts, reduces response time, and creates measurably safer facilities. Lynxight doesn't replace lifeguards—it supercharges them.

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Outback Queensland Masters

Best Regional / Rural Industry Contribution Award

QLD

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Submitting Organisation:

Golf Australia

Overview:

As Australia’s most remote golf series, players take on some of the unique golf courses in Australia. This is a one-of-a-kind tournament that features a mix of traditional and sand greens, where your game is set to be tested. In Outback Queensland the greens aren’t always green, water hazards are extremely rare and don’t be surprised to find an abundance of kangaroos, emus or brolgas to tip your Akubra to while playing. For taking on the challenge, there is a whole swag of prizes up for grabs along the journey including the Million-Dollar Hole in One.

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SACA region rezoning

Best Use of Technology Award

SA/NT

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Submitting Organisation:

Kinetica

Joint Organisation:

South Australian Cricket Association

Overview:

Aura is a game changer for sport, recreation, and wellbeing planning and decision-making, delivering powerful localized data intelligence designed specifically for planners and decision-makers. It gives you the resources to make informed and timely decisions with confidence, empowering Government, Community, and Sports organizations to grow and helping governments achieve better outcomes in sport and recreation. By providing an in-depth understanding of communities, Aura supports the development of sustainable strategies that drive lasting impact.

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