Do I/we need to be a member of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) to apply for an ISC Award?
- Entrants in the Sustainability Leadership and Outstanding Achievement categories must be current ISC members.
- Entrants in the Individual Contribution to a Sustainable Future categories must be employed by an organisation or legal entity that is a current member of Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
- Entrants in the Industry Impact categories do not need to be ISC members.
How much does it cost to enter the awards?
There is no application fee for ISC Members.
Non-members may enter Industry Impact categories, and the fee is AUD$300 plus GST per submission for organisations with revenue less than AUD$200,000; Not for Profits and Local Government Agencies. For all other organisations, the fee is AUD$600 plus GST.
Does my/our application need to have undertaken, or be undertaking, an IS Rating?
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- Entries for an initiative, innovation or approach in the Sustainability Leadership and Outstanding Achievement categories must have been implemented in a project that is registered for or has achieved an IS Rating.
- Individual Contribution to a Sustainable Future and Industry Impact categories do not need an IS Rating.
What is the eligibility date range?
- Outcomes must have been achieved between 1 July 2024 and 28 February 2026. See specific categories for clarification.
Can I/we enter more than one award?
- Yes. Each entry is judged as a stand-alone application and each entry must fulfill the entry requirements of the chosen award.
I/we have won an award previously. Can we enter again?
- Yes. Please see the eligibility criteria regarding applicable date range.
What name should I/we enter under?
- The Entry name is the name you would like your entry to be referred to as. It might be the name of a project, an initiative, program of work or similar. This name will appear on the award for winning entries.
What is the Entry / Project organisation?
- This is the name of the organisation(s) representing the entry / project above. It might be a single organisation or JV, Alliance, PPP or similar. This name will also appear on the award for winning entries. It is the responsibility of the key contact to ensure all parties are informed of the entry in the case of a JV, Alliance, PPP or similar.
Who will ISC communicate with regarding my/our entry?
- The ISC will only communicate with the person submitting the entry – the Key Contact.
Do I/we need to complete the application in full or can I/we come back and add more information later?
- You can partially submit your application and come back at any time before the closing date to complete your entry.
What happens if I/we don’t submit everything on time or if my application isn’t complete?
- Applications close at 5pm (AEDT) on Monday, 9 March 2026. Any late entrants and applications missing information, over the word count or that don’t meet the submission criteria will be automatically disqualified.
Who are the judges for my/our category/award?
- The judges of each category/award will be released after the awards close.
Will winners be notified in advance?
- No. Winners will be announced on the night.
Do I/we need to be present at the Gala Dinner and Awards Night to receive the award if I win?
- It is highly recommended that all shortlisted entries have a representative attend the Gala Dinner and Awards Night to accept the award should they win.
Where do I/we purchase tickets for the Gala Dinner and Awards?
- Visit www.isc-connect2026.com.au to purchase tickets. Please note discounts apply for ISC members and for tables of 10.
Do you accommodate special requirements at the Gala Dinner and Awards Night?
Absolutely! Please list any special requirements when you register, or email events@iscouncil.org
If I have more questions or need more information, who can I talk to?
If your questions haven’t been answered in this guidebook or on our website, feel free to get in touch with us at events@iscouncil.org