AustStab 2026 Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Novotel Sydney Parramatta, NSW | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (AEST)
Proudly Sponsored by Fulton Hogan
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry excellence through the AustStab Industry Awards, recognising the people, projects and innovations shaping the future of pavement recycling and stabilisation across Australia.
In a time where the industry faces increasing financial pressures, it is more important than ever to showcase the ingenuity, leadership and technical excellence delivering smarter, more sustainable infrastructure outcomes. These awards provide a platform to elevate that work, highlighting best practice, strengthening industry visibility, and recognising those setting new benchmarks.
Whether it’s a standout project, an emerging leader or a forward-thinking organisation, this is your opportunity to be recognised and to help champion the value of our industry.
Award Categories
Category 1 – Excellence in Work Health & Safety
Recognising organisations or projects that demonstrate outstanding safety performance through innovation, measurable improvement and a strong, proactive safety culture.
Category 2 – Excellence in Consulting, Research or Education
Celebrating contributions that advance the industry through research, design, education, training or knowledge sharing, with clear impact on practice and outcomes.
Category 3 – Excellence in Sustainability and Innovation
Awarded to initiatives that deliver measurable sustainability outcomes through innovative approaches, material reuse and improved environmental and economic performance.
Category 4 – Excellence in Local Government Leadership
Recognising local governments demonstrating leadership in asset management, collaboration and the adoption of best practice pavement recycling and stabilisation solutions.
Category 5 – Emerging Field Leader of the Year
Honouring individuals working on-site who demonstrate strong leadership, technical capability and a commitment to safety, quality and team performance.
Category 6 – Emerging Professional of the Year
Recognising early-career professionals showing exceptional promise through technical contribution, innovation and emerging leadership within the industry.
Category 7 – Project of the Year – Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation
Celebrating outstanding projects that showcase innovation, collaboration and measurable benefits for clients, communities and the broader industry
Category 8 – Industry Leadership Award
Acknowledging individuals or organisations that have made a significant and lasting contribution to the advancement, visibility and success of the industry.