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March 2-3, Doltone House - Darling Island

A decade of opportunity for the people, planet and the economy 

2022 Gala Awards

In 2022, the ISC Awards will continue to celebrate sustainability best practice across Australia and New Zealand. We also introduce a greater focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Global Goals. The SDGs are the universal blueprint for action for people, planet and prosperity, achieving a better and brighter future for all.  

Dress code: Black Tie.

Award Categories

Excellence in Governance Outcomes

Demonstrating how project governance processes (sustainability strategy, risk and opportunity management, sustainable procurement, integrated decision-making) have delivered outstanding sustainability outcomes across priority issues.  External stakeholders involvement in governance aspects should be highlighted.  

Excellence in Social Outcomes

Demonstrating beneficial, measurable and enduring outcomes for people achieved by the project – whether that be the local community, specific stakeholder groups, indigenous peoples or the project workforce. Partnerships with others to achieve these outcomes should be highlighted.  


Excellence in Environmental Outcomes 

Demonstrating beneficial, measurable and enduring outcomes for the natural environment achieved by the project – whether driving towards net zero, achieving circular economy outcomes or enhancing ecological values. Partnerships with others and external stakeholder involvement to achieve these outcomes should be highlighted.  

Excellence in Economic  Outcomes

Demonstrating beneficial, measurable and enduring economic outcomes achieved by the project – through including broader sustainability factors (e.g. the social cost of carbon) in project decisions, enhancing the local business economy, building workforce capability or driving long term benefits realisation. Partnerships with others and stakeholder involvement to achieve these outcomes should be highlighted.  

Market Transformation  - Small

Demonstrating a strong contribution to sector transformation toward low carbon, resilient and/or inclusive infrastructure via:(i) organisational change at strategy or operational level, and/or(ii) systemic change through developing policy, standards or specifications that mobilise industry leaders, and/or(iii) growing sector social licence through building public awareness of the benefits of sustainable and impactful infrastructure

Market Transformation - Large

Demonstrating a strong contribution to sector transformation toward low carbon, resilient and/or inclusive infrastructure via:(i) organisational change at strategy or operational level, and/or(ii) systemic change through developing policy, standards or specifications that mobilise industry leaders, and/or(iii) growing sector social licence through building public awareness of the benefits of sustainable and impactful infrastructure. 

Market Transformation - Public 

Demonstrating a strong contribution to sector transformation toward low carbon, resilient and/or inclusive infrastructure via:(i) organisational change at strategy or operational level, and/or(ii) systemic change through developing policy, standards or specifications that mobilise industry leaders, and/or(iii) growing sector social licence through building public awareness of the benefits of sustainable and impactful infrastructure

Emerging 

Leader


An emerging leader (under 35) who demonstrates a strong contribution to the creation of a world class, sustainable infrastructure industry comprising a healthy, inclusive workforce, a responsible agile supply chain and sustainability-aligned investment and governance through:

(i) delivering value to stakeholders, and/or
(ii) working in collaboration and partnership, and/or
(iii) building capability in others

Sustainability Champion


An industry professional who demonstrates a strong contribution to the creation of a world class, sustainable infrastructure industry comprising a healthy, inclusive workforce, a responsible agile supply chain and sustainability-aligned investment and governance through:

(i) delivering value to stakeholders, and/or
(ii) working in collaboration and partnership, and/or
(iii) building capability in others

Outstanding Individual Contribution to the Sector

Recognising an industry champion who has shaped a legacy which demonstrates a strong contribution to the creation of a world class, sustainable infrastructure industry comprising a healthy, inclusive workforce, a responsible agile supply chain and sustainability-aligned investment and governance through:

(i) delivering value to stakeholders, and/or
(ii) working in collaboration and partnership, and/or
(iii) building capability in others

Outstanding Achievement - IS Operations

The highest performing IS Operation rated project during the period of 1 November 2019 – 30 June 2021, based on project scores. 

Outstanding Achievement - IS Design

The highest performing IS Design rated project during the period of 1 November 2019 – 30 June 2021, based on project scores.

 Outstanding Achievement - IS As-Built 

The highest performing IS As Built rated project during the period of 1 November 2019 – 30 June 2021, based on project scores.

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