ISSUE 16 - July/Aug 2015

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QLD PLUMBING INDUSTRY AWARDS

The 2015 Plumbing & Gas Industry Awards was held recently in Queensland.

 

Over 530 people attended the black tie event at the Brisbane Hilton.

 

And the winners are...

 

Construction Skills Queensland Merv Harris Memorial Bursary Award
Winner: Michael Giles, James Giles Plumbing

 

Reece Apprentice of the Year
Winner: David Astill, Beavis & Bartels

 

Australian Industry Trade College School Based Apprentice of the Year
Winner: James Fallon, OS Plumbing


Hydraulic Consultants Award

AHSCA Qld Hydraulic Consultant of the Year
Winner: Jon Brown, ADG Engineers


Contractor Awards

CBUS Domestic and Residential Technical Award
Winner: Chris Jarvis Plumbing & Bathroom Renovations

 

Queensland Gas Association Domestic and Residential Gas Installation of the Year
Winner: 2P Plumbing

 

Queensland Gas Association Commercial and Industrial Gas Installation of the Year
Winner: James Giles Plumbing Pty Ltd

 

QLeave Commercial and Industrial Technical Award
Winner: Central Qld Plumbing

 

Services Trades Queensland Best Workplace Health and Safety Management System
Winner: Christopher Contracting Pty Ltd

 

Services Trades Queensland Best Onsite Innovation Award
Winner: PHP Contractors Pty Ltd

 

Department of Housing and Public Works Environmental Plumber of the Year
Winner: Cooke & Dowsett Pty Ltd

 

Natural Gas Business Starter Award
Winner: Chris O'Brien Plumbing & Gas Fitting


Individual Awards

The Service Trades College Industry Leadership Award
Winner: Kerry Apelt

 

simPRO Service Excellence Award
Winner: Queensland Plumbing & Civil Co

 

The Andrea Vogler Women in Business Award
Winner: Helen Robinson, Gainsite

 

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission Women in Plumbing & Gas Award
Winner: Angela Carr, Gasops Qld

 

The Tradelink Industry Mentor of the Year
Winner: Paul Pask

 

Congratulations to all winners!