For the past nine years, the CIBSE ANZ Young Engineer Awards have recognised outstanding emerging talent fostering innovation within building services. The 2026 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards function will take place in Sydney on 22 October. It is an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our young engineering professionals, including students, graduates, mentors, and the businesses that support them.
The theme for the entries this year is Circular Economy - Paying it forward for the future generation - a theme that should resonate with everyone in the industry.
Applications are now open across five categories:
- Jack Pirie Award - Young Engineer of the Year
- Haris Moraitis Award - Graduate of the Year
- Mark Griffin Award - Student of the Year
- Jeff Robinson Award - Engineering Advocate of the Year
- Graduate Development Program of the Year
These awards present an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise, receive industry recognition, and engage with professionals throughout Australia and New Zealand.

In 2025, the CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards ceremony was held at Rydges in Melbourne.
Industry partners, sponsors, and notable guests attended, offering a great opportunity to connect with familiar faces and meet new colleagues, all while celebrating the outstanding talent and innovation within the building services engineering industry. Watch the highlights below.
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