Let’s celebrate the best in civil construction across New South Wales.
The CCF NSW People Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals making a difference in civil construction across New South Wales.
This member-exclusive awards program will honour the dedication and contribution of the exceptional people working across all levels of the NSW civil industry.
Celebrate your people’s achievements and nominate today!
The following categories are recognised in the CCF NSW People Awards 2026. Select a category below to learn more about the award and either submit your nomination online or download the nomination form.
1.Project Manager of the Year
This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated a high standard of project management skills and applied innovative techniques throughout a project life cycle to ensure that project goals are exceeded.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
2.Engineer of the Year
This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding technical engineering contribution to the success of civil construction projects in NSW.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
3.Site Supervisor of the Year
This award highlights an individual who has excelled in the management of site requirements and ensured the efficient use of plant and people, resulting in a high-quality finish to the project.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
4.Women in Civil Construction Excellence Award
This award recognises a woman in civil construction who has actively encouraged and empowered other women in the industry. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion within their organisation and the broader industry.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
5.Civil Contracting Apprentice/Trainee of the Year (industry nominated)
This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated initiative and an excellent understanding of their role as an apprentice or trainee in the NSW civil construction industry.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
6.Emerging Leader of the Year
This award recognises an individual who has shown leadership promise or exhibited leadership potential in the early stages of their career.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
7.Administration Support of the Year 🆕
This award highlights an individual who has demonstrated outstanding administrative support through exceptional organisation, professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring the efficient operation of the business and supporting successful project delivery.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
8.Safety Professional of the Year 🆕
This award recognises a work health and safety officer, manager or individual with technical responsibility for WHS who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative and measurable achievements in improving health and safety performance across their workplace and/or projects.
✅Submit Online | 📄Download Nomination Form
9.CCF NSW President’s Award (selected by CCF NSW President)
HOW TO ENTER
Step 1: Review the Judging Criteria and compile the details required for your submission/s.
Step 2: Complete your nomination by either submitting online or downloading the nomination form and emailing it to events@ccfnsw.com before the closing date Friday 16 October 2026.
Finalists will be notified by Monday, 16 November 2026.
Submission Tip
The nomination process is designed to be simple and straightforward, providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate outstanding people in the NSW civil construction industry. The judging criteria outlined in each category’s nomination form provides a clear framework for assessment. Use these criteria to guide your responses and ensure your submission clearly demonstrates the nominee’s contributions, achievements and the impact they have made.
Recognise your team and submit your nomination today!
Why Recognition Matters:
✓ Improved morale: Employees who feel valued are more engaged, motivated and committed to their work.
✓ Better performance: Recognition reinforces positive behaviours and encourages continued excellence.
✓ Stronger retention: Feeling overlooked is one of the most common reasons employees seek new opportunities.
✓ Positive workplace culture: A culture of recognition fosters respect, collaboration and stronger team relationships.
EVENT DETAILS – CCF NSW President’s Lunch & People Awards 2026
DATE: Friday, 4 December 2026
TIME: 12:00pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION: Amora Hotel, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney NSW 2000
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For more information, please contact us at: events@ccfnsw.com
Secure your participation and showcase your brand’s commitment to an industry-exclusive initiative.
