Weld Australia’s Welding Excellence Awards are one of the most prestigious events on the welding industry calendar.
Word from Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia
Weld Australia’s Welding Excellence Awards embody and promote the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality and professionalism. The awards are an opportunity for welders, fabricators and educators across Australia to showcase their people and their operations.
Why enter the Welding Excellence Awards?
An industry award win can act as a third-party endorsement for your business. A win can give a seal of approval to your activities and is a sign of quality for potential customers.
Business awards can be an overlooked tool in your marketing toolbox. Make sure you maximise PR exposure and update your marketing materials. Winning an industry award can open doors to getting contracts, finding new supply channels and breaking into new markets.
Welding Excellence Awards categories
Company of the Year
The Company of the Year Award recognises superior performance across a range of business metrics. There are three sub-categories: Fabrication Company, Supplier, and Indigenous Company of the Year.
Welding Professional of the Year
This Award recognises professionals who are making a valuable contribution to the Australian welding and fabrication industry. The individual should demonstrate a high level of skill, knowledge or craftsmanship.
Project of the Year
The Project of the Year Award recognises excellence in welding and fabrication projects, with a focus on exceptional craftsmanship, a commitment to Australian and International Standards, as well as environmental sustainability and innovation.
Health and Safety in Welding
This Award recognises organisations that are leading the way in encouraging and promoting health and safety and ensuring the health and safety of their own team. Organisations will be judged on criteria such as design and implementation of innovative programs or initiatives.
Trades Person of the Year
This Award recognises tradespeople who are making a valuable contribution to the welding and fabrication industry. The individual should demonstrate a high level of skill and have professional development plans in place. There are three sub-categories: Young Trades Person, Young Indigenous Trades Person, and Trades Person.
Training and Education Award – Organisation
The Training and Education Award recognises the outstanding achievements of a STEM or VET provider or program. Entrants may include secondary education and tertiary education providers. Criteria include delivery of quality, innovative training programs, involvement with industry, recruitment and retention of students.
Training and Education Award – Individual Teacher
This Award recognises the outstanding achievements of a STEM or VET teacher. Entrants will be judged on quality of delivery, innovation, knowledge, strong links with students, and dedication.
How to enter the Welding Excellence Awards
Entries must be submitted via the specific online form for each category by 23 August 2024. These forms can be found via the Weld Australia website, weldaustralia.com.au/2024-welding-excellence-awards/.