For more than a century, the Engineers Australia Excellence Awards have brought the engineering community together to honour its greatest achievements, people and projects that shape how we live, work and create.
Throughout September 2025, Engineers Australia will shine a spotlight on outstanding engineers and projects from every state and territory. Local finalists are recognised for the vital contribution their work makes to our community and beyond.
By recognising them, Engineers Australia said we also inspire the next generation and strengthen the future of our profession. Engineering impacts almost every aspect of life and engineers are essential to addressing some of the greatest challenges of our time – such as climate change, the energy transition, driving the circular economy and AI.
Engineers help build communities, drive technological advancement and foster productivity. Within this essential remit, some projects and people push the boundaries of innovation and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. The Excellence Awards recognise these projects and the dedicated teams who bring them to life.
This year, the local finalists were selected following a rigorous judging process by a panel of eminent engineers. Entries were assessed on engineering practice, innovation, and their impact on the community and environment. Alongside project awards, the 2025 program also honours individuals. The People Awards celebrate outstanding engineers at every career stage, while the Distinguished Career Awards acknowledge those who have made long-standing and significant contributions to the profession.
The Excellence Awards are the pinnacle of engineering achievement in each Division. They showcase the talent, innovation and commitment of our local engineers, and we are proud to celebrate their success. Local winners will go on to represent their division at the national awards’ gala dinner held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf Sydney on Thursday 13 November 2025.
The gala is more than a celebration, it’s an unparalleled networking opportunity. Guests will connect with leaders across infrastructure, energy, government, consulting and beyond; meet future collaborators, mentors and industry influencers; and celebrate side-by-side with Australia’s most respected engineers and teams. It’s a chance to be inspired by work at the forefront of innovation, sustainability and scale, while sharing the evening with peers who are redefining what’s possible.
The Excellence Awards gala dinner is the engineering profession’s night of nights. A black-tie event, it honours the people and projects making an enduring impact not just in engineering, but society at large. National winners will be announced live across the highest honours, including Project of the Year and Engineer of the Year, alongside the distinguished career awards categories.
Guests will enjoy premium hospitality, inspiring company and a celebration like no other. This is the room you want to be in.
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