Here’s a recap of the AfPA 2023 National industry Awards and Conference Gala Dinner, which formed part of the 19th AfPA International Flexible Pavement Conference in Brisbane.
The AfPA 2023 National industry Awards and Conference Gala Dinner congregated industry representatives to celebrate and recognise outstanding achievements from across the flexible pavement sector. Sponsored by Viva Energy, the event highlighted both state and national award winners for their contributions in 2023.
Sally Stannard, Acting Director General for the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Tanja Conners, AfPA COO, opened the awards night, before MC and actor Mary Coustas took the stage.
New life members were celebrated at the awards, the latest being Nigel Preston, Kevin McCullough and Tony Wehl, reflecting their contributions and value to the industry. Existing life members of the association were also present, including Dougall Broadfoot, Robert Vos, Paul Debritt, Con Rimpas and Rob McGuire.
AfPA CEO Carlos Rial proudly presented a donation cheque of $6500 to Jason Banks, TIACS Co-CEO. TIACS is a lifeline, providing free mental health counselling services for tradies, truckies, rural, and blue-collar workers.
The AfPA National Female Innovation Award for 2023 was bestowed upon Puma Energy for its Carbonbind project, which is helping to push the envelope when it comes to sustainable alternatives.
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The AfPA Male National Industry Leadership Award for 2023 was awarded to John Kypreos from State Asphalt Services, recognising his efforts and contribution to the industry.
The winner of the AfPA 2023 National Outstanding Project Award Greater than $10 million was Fulton Hogan for their Groote Eylandt Airport (GEA) GEMCO project. Fulton Hogan also took out AfPA 2023 National Safety Initiative Award, for its RCS Dust Management Research Project.
The AfPA 2023 National Outstanding Project award for less than $10 million was presented to NSW COLAS Australia Group for its work at Western Sydney Airport. The company’s contributions included the use of its spray seal application, enhancing pavement durability, waterproofing, and dust reduction.
The recipient of the AfPA National Industry Leadership Award for 2023 was Clair Price from the NTRO (National Transport Research Organisation).
Roads & Infrastructure Magazine would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all award winners and nominees.
This article was originally published in the December edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.