It’s time to honour engineering’s finest, with nominations now open for the profession’s most prestigious national awards.
The Engineers Australia Excellence Awards recognise the achievements of engineering professionals and groundbreaking projects that are driving Australia forward.
"Engineering is about more than solving problems; it’s about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Through ingenuity and innovation, engineers shape the way we live, work and connect with the world," said Engineers Australia National President and Chair Dr Raj Aseervatham.
"That’s why our Excellence Awards are so important. They celebrate the people and projects that are transforming not just our profession, but the world around us – the breakthroughs that make us proud to call ourselves engineers. For more than a century, these awards have brought the engineering community together to honour its greatest achievements – the ideas, innovations and leaders that move us all forward."
Local winners will be announced at celebration events across the country in September. These winners will go on to represent their location as national finalists at the gala event in Sydney on 13 November.
Award categories
Project of the Year Award: Celebrating Australia’s most groundbreaking engineering endeavours and the teams behind them.
Engineer of the Year Awards: Recognising outstanding professionals across six occupational categories, including an emerging tier for early-career engineers.
Achievement Awards: Highlighting exceptional contributions across Engineers Australia’s colleges and engineering communities.
Distinguished Career Awards: Honouring individuals whose lifelong contributions have significantly advanced the engineering profession.
In 2025, there are more opportunities than ever for recognition. Honorees will become part of the award’s 100-plus year legacy of celebrated engineers and receive a new set of distinctions introduced this year, including:
- Profiles and coverage in leading engineering publications
- Presentation opportunities at key events
- Complimentary tickets to award ceremonies
- Mainstream media campaign for award recipients
- Exclusive discounts and more
2025 timeline
1 April: Nominations open
1 July: Nominations close
2 July: Local events registration opens
11–19 September: Local celebration events and finalist announcements
22 September: National gala dinner registration opens
13 November: National winners announced at the gala dinner in Sydney
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