Excellence Awards

 

Recognising outstanding achievement in flood risk management across Australia.

Floodplain Management Australia’s Excellence Awards publicly recognise the outstanding contribution of FMA organisations and individuals towards promoting wise land use planning, reducing flood impacts, managing flood incidents and restoring communities after flood events.

Presented as a highlight of the FMA National Conference each year, the Awards provide an invaluable opportunity to showcase the exceptional work undertaken by flood risk professionals over the previous 12 months.

2026 Excellence Award Winners

Congratulations to the organisations and individuals recognised in the 2026 FMA Excellence Awards.

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FMA IAG Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Award

Winner

Northern Rivers Regional Community Flood Risk Awareness and Preparedness Program - NSW Reconstruction Authority & NSW SES

Highly Commended

Shelter, Strategy and Storms: Building Resilience through Risk-Based Planning - NSW SES & NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

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FMA Allan Ezzy Flood Risk Manager of the Year Award

Winner

Brett Phillips, Stantec

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FMA IAG Young Floodplain Manager of the Year Award

Winner

Prawi Woods, Alluvium

2026 Excellence Awards Booklet

Read more about the finalists, nominees and winners recognised in the 2026 FMA Excellence Awards.

Download the 2026 Awards Booklet