Queensland Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards celebrates 25th year of dedication and innovation

On Friday, 3 October, the 25th Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards celebrated the apprentices, tradespeople, businesses, and industry professionals who set the benchmark for excellence in plumbing, gas, and hydraulic consultancy.

Presented by the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) in partnership with Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), the ceremony honoured outstanding individuals and teams who delivered exceptional quality of work to their customers.

The event brought together over 700 people from across the industry at the Star Brisbane, including industry leaders, organisations, and emerging talent to commemorate the occasion.

Across 16 different categories, 113 nominees, finalists and winners were recognised for their outstanding work.

CEO of MPAQ Penny Cornah said the awards are a chance to celebrate excellence across the state, with this year marking its 25th anniversary.

“It is a significant milestone in recognising the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations who exemplify professionalism and commitment in protecting the health and safety of our communities,” said Penny.

“Every nominee, and especially our distinguished finalists, should take great pride in their accomplishments. These awards are a symbol of the dedication and high standards that define our industry.”

Presenting the Winners of the Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards:

• Testo School Based Apprentice of the Year – Lochlan Moroney
• CSQ Merv Harris Memorial Bursary Award – Cooper Burke
• Rheem Second Year Apprentice of the Year – William Sheppard
• Caroma Third Year Apprentice of the Year – Jedd Leo
• Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year – Russell Lynch
• Reece Queensland Apprentice of the Year – Russell Lynch

• Austbrokers Comsure Andrea Vogler Women in Business Award – Sonia Jones
• The Service Trades College Tradesperson of the Year – Blake McMahon
• RWC Businessperson of the Year – James Giles
• Tradelink Plumbing or Gas Trainer of the Year – Rob Mackintosh
• Service Excellence Award – Conrad Martens Plumbing & Hot Water
• MPAQ President’s Award – Bruce Wallace

• AHSCA Queensland Hydraulic Consultancy Design of the Year – Sana Apartments, MDA Engineers
• MM Kembla Outstanding Copper Plumbing & Gas Project of the Year – Star Tower 2 (Destination Gold Coast), Beavis & Bartels
• Zip Water Commercial Plumbing or Gas Project of the Year – CSR, James Giles Plumbing
• Plumbing Plus Domestic Plumbing or Gas Project of the Year – Broadwater Park, Plumbmasters Gold Coast