Awards
Fire Protection Industry Awards Gala Dinner
FPA Australia has a proud history of excellence dating back to
the founding of the Association.
The Australian Fire Protection Association (AFPA) was founded in
1960 by Mr Harry W Marryatt who was tasked by his employer,
Wormald, to create an independent fire protection organisation in
order to pursue the interests of its members in the public
arena.
Today the Fire Protection Industry Awards, hosted as part of the
Fire Australia Conference Gala and Awards Dinner, recognise and
honour the founding values of HW Marryatt and other founding
members of the Association, including Mr Barry Lee, by promoting
excellence across the fire protection industry.
The judged awards categories (not all awarded
every year) are:
- Barry Lee Technical Excellence Award
- Fire Protection Project of the Year - Over $1 million
- Fire Protection Project of the Year - Under $1 million
- Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the Year - 1 - 49
employees
- Harry Marryatt Fire Protection Company of the Year - Over 50
employees
- Innovative Product & Technology Award
- Ron Coffey Award for Excellence in Bushfire Protection
- Emerging Fire Protection Industry Leader Award
- Young Achiever of the Year Award
In addition, two Board awards are
issued:
Recipients are leaders in the fire protection industry, and are
worthy of recognition.