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NewsAurecon receives 11 awards from the Australian Institute of Project Management

12 September 2024 | 3 min

Asia Pacific design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has won 11 chapter awards for program and project management excellence at the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) 2024 Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA).

The PMAA recognises outstanding achievements in program and project management, with Aurecon being recognised with several awards, including six client projects and five individual awards from the chapter events.

Aurecon project managed the two award-winning solar farms at RAAF Darwin and Robertson Barracks, Australia.

Aurecon’s Managing Director, Program and Asset Performance, Troy Burton said, “The increased number of wins year-on-year is a clear endorsement of Aurecon’s ongoing investment in project management professionals and their ability to collaborate and partner with clients, contractors, and a range of stakeholders to exceed the project outcomes.”

“These wins highlight our pre-eminent project management professionals, recognising their outstanding ability to co-create with clients, identify and mitigate risks early, to provide clients with certainty and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects and programs."

Aurecon’s Industry Director, Defence and National Security, Damon Howes, was pleased to see recognition of these best-in-class Defence projects.

“We are delighted to celebrate the capability outcomes delivered for Defence and to share this recognition with all who contributed to the success of these projects.”

The chapter award winners automatically qualify for the National Awards, where the winners will be announced during a ceremony on 22 October 2024 in Canberra.

Learn more about the chapter award-winning projects and individuals below:

GWEO Storage and Distribution – Professional Services, ACT Chapter Awards
RAAF Darwin & Robertson Barracks Solar Farms – Sustainable Projects, NT Chapter Awards
RAAF Townsville Commercial Centre – Small Projects, QLD Chapter Awards
ADF Land 4502 – Government Projects, QLD Chapter Awards
ADF Cultana Training Area Road Remediation – Regional Projects, SA Chapter Awards
LIA ADF Puckapunyal Military Area – Regional Projects, VIC Chapter Awards

Adam Allison – Project Professional, ACT Chapter Awards | Adam is a dedicated and highly accomplished Project Manager with a track record of exceptional performance and leadership. Adam’s responsibilities encompass project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and ensuring successful project delivery. With strong communication skills and adept problem-solving abilities, Adam foster’s collaboration within team environments, while driving efficiency and innovation, with acute expertise in strategic Project Management methodologies ensuring project goals are met effectively.

Kean Yap – Project Professional, NT Chapter Awards | Kean is an accomplished Project Manager and leader, with over 12 years of experience in multi-disciplinary project management, design management and contract administration. A proven leader, Kean excels at coordinating diverse design disciplines and overseeing contract negotiations for successful project delivery.

Adam Seawright – Senior Project Professional, QLD Chapter Awards | Adam is a self-proclaimed generalist with over 17 years’ experience working across several industries, including manufacturing, transport, bulk storage and handling, resources, and Defence. He has successfully led both operations and project teams, recently responsible for the overall performance of projects in delivery and the escalation point for project managers within the program management office.

Aaron Littlefair – Project Professional, WA Chapter Awards | Aaron is a Senior Project Manager managing projects across the Defence, Aviation, Mining and Transport sectors. Notable projects include Perth’s New Runway Project, DoD P0012 National Airfield Maintenance and AGL Works where Aaron is both the Consultant’s Representative and Project Manager. Aaron is setting the standard for effective project management with a focus on delivery, change, governance, policies, and up-front procedures to set projects up for success.

Michael Anstee-Brook – Future Project Leader, WA Chapter Awards | Michael is a Project Manager managing projects from conception to handover. He has experience in delivering geographically diverse, multi-disciplinary projects to a high standard. Michael leads with innovation finding solutions that provide the best outcomes for the client and end-users. Recognised for his pragmatic problem-solving skills, he is often sought out by colleagues to assist with complex projects and diverse stakeholders. Skilled in leadership, stakeholder management, cost, and schedule control, Michael has a track-record of delivering projects within time and budget.