The winners of the 2024 AIRAH Awards were revealed during a prestigious black-tie gala dinner at the Crown Aviary in Melbourne on Thursday, November 21. The event, attended by 200 guests, celebrated outstanding achievements in Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry.
The AIRAH Awards are dedicated to recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the sector, particularly in advancing sustainability and innovation.
AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng emphasized the importance of these awards in highlighting the often “hidden” work of HVAC&R professionals and their vital role in moving toward a net-zero future.
2024 AIRAH Awards Winners
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Best HVAC Retrofit or Upgrade
Sponsored by Superior Training Centre- Goondiwindi HVAC Upgrade by NRG Services
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Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Sponsored by Standards Australia- SP&R Group
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Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by Construction Specialties- Sydney Airport International Terminal T1 Chilled Water Plant Optimisation by A.G. Coombs and Exergenics
- Woolworths Metro Gadsden Co2 WaterLoop System by Woolworths
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Excellence in HVAC&R Research
- Accelerating Solar and Thermal Energy Storage for HVAC Decarbonisation by University of Wollongong
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Excellence in Innovation
Sponsored by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries- Sydney Airport International Terminal T1 Chilled Water Plant Optimisation by A.G. Coombs and Exergenics
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Excellence in Refrigeration
Sponsored by RMIT- Woolworths Metro Gadsden Co2 WaterLoop System by Woolworths
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Future Leader
Sponsored by A.G. Coombs- Bilal Babadagi, M.AIRAH
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Product of the Year
Sponsored by HVAC&R Search- Thermal-XR by Graphene Manufacturing Group
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Student of the Year – Trade
Sponsored by LG- Jordan Hocking, Stud.AIRAH
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Student of the Year – Higher Education or Research
- Poorya Shaghaghi, Stud.AIRAH
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WR Ahern Award
Sponsored by Ecolibrium- “Striking a Balance: Planning and Implementation Considerations for Natural Gas Removal” by Simon Witts, M.AIRAH et al
AIRAH extends its gratitude to the sponsors of the 2024 AIRAH Awards for their support in celebrating excellence in the HVAC&R industry.
These achievements showcase the innovation and dedication driving the HVAC&R sector forward, ensuring a sustainable and energy-efficient future.
