FPA Australia – Record attendance at Fire Protection Industry Awards Gala

FPA Australia President Bill Lea (left) presents Keith Nicolls (right) with the AV Viscogliosi Award.

Nearly 300 fire protection professionals came together on November 9 2018 to celebrate the best of the best at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2018 Gala. The Sydney event was the largest yet in the three year history of the Awards, which are continuing to build recognition in the Australian industry, attracting attendees and dignitaries from around the country and overseas.

Russell Porteous was presented with the Meritorious Service Award.

This year featured two brand new award categories; the Innovative Product and Technology Award and the Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection. In total 10 fire protection professionals and companies were awarded for their excellent work and contributions, eight of them through judged award categories and two proudly presented by host Fire Protection Association Australia’s (FPA Australia) Board of Directors. The Awards Gala also recognised FPA Australia’s Platinum Members for the important contributions they make and the leadership role they take in the industry. This year’s Platinum Members are Wormald, Kidde, Flamestop, Chubb and Tyco.

“The Fire Protection Industry Awards are part of the Association’s ongoing commitment to encourage and recognise excellence in the industry,” said FPA Australia CEO Scott Williams.

“The large number of excellent nominations this year and the high attendance at the Awards Gala is a strong reflection that the industry shares the same commitment to excellence. We are very proud to work on behalf of an industry that is so clearly pushing itself to achieve high standards.”

Congratulations to our 2018 winners

A.V. Viscogliosi Award

Keith Nicolls

Meritorious Service Award 2018

Russell Porteous

Barry Lee Technical Excellence Award 2018

Brett Staines

Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the Year Award (1-49 Employees)

Delta Fire Australasia

Fire Protection Project of the Year (Under $1 million)

DEM Fire & Essential Services Group

Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the Year Award (50+ Employees)