Contribution to a sustainable future - Emerging Leader - ISCouncil

Overview

This award seeks to recognise individuals who are emerging sustainability professionals, contributing to the creation of a world class, sustainable infrastructure industry.

This includes a healthy, inclusive workforce, a responsible, agile supply chain and sustainability-aligned investment and governance.

Entrants should demonstrate how they are:

  • Delivering value to stakeholders, and/or
  • Working in collaboration and partnership, and/or
  • Building capability in others.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The individual must be employed by an organisation or legal entity that is a current member of Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
  • The individual must predominantly live in Australia or New Zealand.
  • As at 28 February 2026, the entrant must be under 36 years of age.
  • Outcomes must have been achieved between 1 July 2024 and 28 February 2026.

Application Questions

Submission Question 

Word limit 

Weighting 

Describe WHAT sets the individual apart.

200 words 

20% of total score 

HOW has this individual influenced positive change?

200 words 

20% of total score 

Describe the OUTCOMES this individual has contributed to

300 words 

35% of total score 

How enduring is this individual’s LEGACY?

250 words 

25% of total score