Award Categories

The Fire Protection Industry Awards in 2019 is raising the standard, introducing another new award category this year to showcase excellence within the industry.   

Emerging Fire Protection Industry Leader Award  New!

Acknowledges and celebrates industry professionals who have spent more than 2 years working within the Fire Protection Industry and are making their mark in their workplace and the industry. 

Young Achiever of the Year Award

Recognises outstanding achievement of a young leader in the Fire Protection Industry in Australia.The young achiever may have implemented significant change within their business / organisation and industry that has had a positive impact.

Innovative Product, Technology & Solutions Award

Recognises the outstanding contribution from an individual or organization, for the development of leading edge industry products and technology solutions for the purpose of progressing the fire protection industry in Australia and acknowledges the commitment to providing solutions to existing threats / issues, currently facing the fire protection industry and community.

Barry Lee Technical Excellence Award

In honour of the tremendous work Barry Lee has achieved over 50 years plus in the industry, this award recognises the outstanding technical contribution to the Fire Protection Industry.

Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the year (1 - 49 employees)

In honour of Harry Marryatt and the founding principle of the Association, this award recognises those companies that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the Australian Fire Protection Industry.

Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the year (50+ employees)

In honour of Harry Marryatt and the founding principle of the Association, this award recognises those companies that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the Australian Fire Protection Industry.

Fire Protection Project of the Year (Project total cost less than $1 million)

The Fire Protection Project of the Year Award has been established to award excellence in the management and administration of Fire Protection projects by recognising the alliance between the managing company, the design team including the consultant / engineer, and the contractor to successfully complete fire protection projects.

Fire Protection Project of the Year (Project total cost greater than $1 million)

The Fire Protection Project of the Year Award has been established to award excellence in the management and administration of Fire Protection projects by recognising the alliance between the managing company, the design team including the consultant / engineer, and the contractor to successfully complete fire protection projects.

Ron Coffey Award for Excellence In Bushfire Protection

In honour of the tireless commitment and outstanding contribution of Ron Coffey to the bushfire protection profession, this award recognises his leadership and support of the industry and his dedication to advancing the Association’s bushfire protection programs.