The ARBS Industry Awards recognise excellence for personal achievement, outstanding products, projects, service and education in the Australian HVAC&R and Building Services industry. This collaborative national Awards initiative is fully endorsed by the major HVAC&R industry associations of:
AIRAH – Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating
AMCA – Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association
AREMA – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association
ARWA – Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Wholesalers Association
CIBSE – Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (ANZ)
RACCA – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Contractors Association
The ARBS Industry Awards Categories
Young Achiever Award
Are you or someone you know an exceptional talent aged between 20-40? We’re seeking those who have made remarkable contributions to the industry, showing promise of future leadership, demonstrating drive, commitment, and enterprise. Beyond professional duties, we value personal achievements that stand out and go above the expectations of paid work. Nominations are welcomed from companies, individuals, and educational establishments, across fields such as engineering, service/maintenance/installation, sales & marketing, and design. Here’s your chance to honour a rising star in the industry.
Project Excellence Award
If you’ve been part of a project that showcases innovation and sustainability, we want to hear about it. This award recognises projects that have made significant strides in environmental sustainability, including energy efficiency, indoor air quality, noise control, water conservation, and carbon emissions. Along with sustainability, the project must demonstrate commercial viability, proving enhanced lifecycle costs and end-user benefits. Nominations are welcome from any involved company, such as designers, installers, or commissioning firms. Eligible projects include new systems, retrofit projects, or extensions commissioned within the last three years.
Product Excellence Award
If you’ve introduced new technology or reinvented existing technology that offers fresh, practical solutions, we want to celebrate your ingenuity. Commercial success and positive feedback from end users or consumers will significantly enhance the nomination. The Product Excellence Award will recognise achievements in two distinct categories: HVAC and refrigeration.
Whether it’s a fully operational product, a component part, or a mechanical aid, we’re interested in learning about your innovative offerings. Please note, the product must have been released to the Australian market and operational within the industry within the past five years.
Software/Digital Excellence Award
Our Software/Digital Excellence Award was created to recognise groundbreaking software or digital solutions, including the use of IoT, that enhance business operations and customer experience. If your innovation has led to commercial success and received positive reviews from end users or consumers, we’re excited to hear about it.
This award welcomes a broad range of digital innovations, including digital devices, Building Control and Management Systems (BCMS), computer software, controls, property technology, or service-related tools, among others. Please note, the product must have been released to the Australian market and operational within the industry within the past five years.
Outstanding Industry Education/Training Award
The Outstanding Industry Education/Training Award is designed to acknowledge exceptional contributions to training, education, and leadership within the HVAC&R and building services sectors. If you’ve made significant strides in developing and implementing impactful education or training, leading to long-term benefits such as improved productivity or profit increase, we want to celebrate your achievement.
We’re looking for detailed information about course development and design, whether theoretical or practical, and solid evidence demonstrating the training’s ongoing positive effect. Please note, entries will be judged on their contribution to the industry, not their size. Open to individuals, institutions, or companies, this award includes undergraduate and postgraduate training, technical, managerial, or internal training. Providers can self-nominate or be nominated by others. The training must be delivered in Australia.
The Industry Hall of Fame Award
The Industry Hall of Fame stands out among the ARBS awards. It honors the persistent efforts of industry stalwarts, receiving nominations solely from ARBS member associations. This category embodies the unflinching commitment of an individual towards boosting their association’s activities and their comprehensive contributions to the industry.
TIMELINE:
• Entries open: Tuesday 1 August 2023
• Entries close: 5pm Friday 17 November 2023
• Award Finalists revealed: early to mid March 2024
• Award Winners Announced: at the Gala Dinner on Wednesday 29th May 2024
