SUBMISSIONS CLOSED ON FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026
2026 Awards for Excellence
If you or someone you know has made outstanding contributions in the field, now is the time to step into the spotlight! We're on the lookout for innovators and game-changers who have left a substantial mark in the industry.
With a variety of categories spanning innovation, leadership, and excellence, there's a perfect spot for every star in our
community. Whether you're a creative powerhouse, or a visionary leader, we want to celebrate YOU!
We wish to thank our 2026 Awards for Excellence Judges across all 7 categories for their contribution.
Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning
2026 Category Judges
Esther Kay
Nausheen O'Baid, City of Casey
Tom Stephanou, Greater Western Water
This Award recognises excellence in strategic or master planning in development of integrated stormwater management.
Excellence in Infrastructure
This Award recognises excellence in stormwater infrastructure projects that have been delivered and are now operational.
2026 Category Judges
Tony Barrett, AECOM
Brad Dalrymple, Ocean Protect
Tom Stephanou, Greater Western Water
Excellence in Asset Management
2026 Category Judges
Luke Cunningham, Rain Consulting
Val Mag, Stormy Water Solutions
Marc Noyce, Noyce Environmental Consulting
This Award recognises excellence in the management of stormwater infrastructure in order to encourage and promote improved asset management planning and practices.
Excellence in Research and Innovation
2026 Category Judges
David Carew, Carew Environmental
Luke Cunningham, Rain Consulting
John Milkins, Banyule City Council
Jamie Tainton, Water Studio
This Award recognises excellence in research and innovation that fills knowledge gaps and/or addresses information or technology needs which lead to improvements in the sustainable use and management of stormwater.
Excellence in Policy or Education
2026 Category Judges
Esther Kay
Cintia Dotto, City of Melbourne
Birgit Jordan, South East Water Limited
Jamie Tainton, Water Studio
This Award
recognises excellence in policy/regulation,
and educational programs/activities that facilitate or accelerate the uptake of
stormwater management principles and practises that lead to the sustainable use
and management of stormwater.
Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design
2026 Category Judges
Nausheen O'Baid, City of Casey
Jamie Tainton, Water Studio
Ari Triskelidis, City of Monash
This Award
recognises excellence in integration of stormwater into the urban environment.
It is intended to promote the use of integrated design principles and to
acknowledge design lead stormwater projects.
Young Stormwater Professional of
the Year
2026 Category Judges
Quok Ho, Precinct Land Consultants
Val Mag, Stormy Water Solutions
Tom Stephanou, Greater Western Water
Marc Noyce, Noyce Environmental Consulting
This Award confers recognition for outstanding
stormwater achievements for a stormwater practitioner with less than 5 years of
experience (post-graduate or post-employment in the field).
Don't Miss Your Chance!
For further information regarding the 2026 SVIC Awards for Excellence please contact :
Sarah Robinson
Senior Conference Manager - 2026 Stormwater Victoria Conference
GEMS Event Management Australia
Email: registration@gemsevents.com.au
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Key Dates
Call for Abstracts Closes
Friday, 9 January 2026
Early Bird Registration Closes
Friday, 20 March 2026
Standard Registration Closes
Monday, 25 May 2026
Workshops
Monday 1 June 2026
Conference Dates
Tuesday 2 - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Technical Tour
Thursday 4 June 2026
Conference Secretariat
GEMS Event Management Australia
ABN 30 615 654 629
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For all registration and accommodation inquiries call 02 9744 5252 or email registration@gemsevents.com.au
