Nominations Open for the 2026-27 ISC Awards Celebrating Sustainability Leadership Across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) today announced the opening of nominations for the 2026-27 ISC Awards, inviting individuals, organisations and projects from across the infrastructure sector to showcase excellence in sustainability and be recognised for their contribution to creating better outcomes for communities, the economy and the environment. This year marks a significant evolution of the Awards program, with the introduction of five regional ISC Awards events across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, culminating in the prestigious ISC Excellence Awards Gala Dinner in Melbourne in June 2027.
The ISC Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in infrastructure sustainability and recognise the people, organisations and projects driving positive change across environmental, social, governance and economic outcomes. Infrastructure Sustainability Council Chief Executive Officer Toby Kent said the Awards provide an opportunity to highlight the leadership, innovation and collaboration shaping the future of infrastructure.
‘The ISC Awards recognise the individuals, organisations and products that are raising the bar for sustainability across the infrastructure sector. Their work is delivering tangible benefits for communities, investors, project partners and the environment, while demonstrating what is possible when sustainability is embedded into decision-making and delivery.
‘This year, we’re particularly excited to introduce our new regional Awards program, allowing us to recognise excellence closer to where it is happening and celebrate the people and organisations making a difference in every part of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.’
The Awards program includes categories recognising excellence across three streams:
Excellence in IS Individuals
- Sustainability Leader of the Year
- ISAP of the Year
- Enduring Impact Award
- Emerging Leader Award
Excellence in IS Organisations
- Community Impact Award
- Innovation Award
- Consultancy Impact Award
- Contractor Impact Award
- Proponent, Policy and Investor Impact Award
Excellence in IS Rated Projects
- Excellence in Environmental Outcomes
- Excellence in Economic Outcomes
- Excellence in Social Outcomes
- Excellence in Governance Outcome
- IS Rated Project of the Year
Regional Award winners will automatically become finalists for the ISC Excellence Awards, providing a pathway to national and trans-Tasman recognition. Nominations are now open for the inaugural regional awards in Western Australia / South Australia and New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory, with entries closing on 21 September 2026.
ISC encourages submissions from across the infrastructure value chain, including proponents, contractors, consultants, investors, policy makers, suppliers and project teams.
The Awards are open to organisations and professionals working to advance infrastructure sustainability and deliver lasting positive outcomes for society.
For more information and to submit an entry, visit:
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