CIBSE ANZ is pleased to introduce the ten industry leaders who will judge the 2026 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards, chaired by Enda Seyama-Heneghan, CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Network Chair.
Together, the panel brings decades of experience across building services engineering, sustainability, mechanical engineering, education and leadership. Their combined expertise will ensure every entry is assessed fairly, recognising innovation, technical excellence and the outstanding achievements of emerging professionals in the building services industry.
Meet the 2026 judging panel
Enda Seyama-Heneghan — Engineer, Sustainable Buildings, Arup, and CIBSE YEN ANZ Chair
Tom Donald — Director, Eckersley O'Callaghan
Jason Yang — Senior Sustainability Engineer, Arup
Dr Jane Lai — Associate Director, ESG, erbas™
Blake Phelps — Managing Director – Australia & NZ, Condair
Lucy Marsland — Senior Environmental Designer, Atelier Ten
Dr Ardeshir Saniee — Research Fellow at Auckland University of Technology, and CIBSE New Zealand Vice Chair
Melanie Farmer — Learning and Development Consultant, Lucid Consulting
Tom Wise — Director, Advisory & Engineering, H2Wise
Matt Hill — Senior Associate, Sustainability, Compass-Intelle Engineering Group
Read more about the judges here
Celebrating the next generation of engineering excellence
The CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of students, graduates, young engineers, engineering advocates and organisations helping shape the future of the building services industry.
Finalists and winners gain industry recognition, expand their professional networks, and have the opportunity to showcase their achievements to some of the sector's most respected leaders.
The 2026 CIBSE ANZ Young Engineers Awards and Annual Cocktail Function will be held on Thursday 22 October at L'Aqua, Sydney.
Early bird tickets are now available, with 30% off until 17 September.
Join us in celebrating the achievements of Australia's and New Zealand's emerging engineering talent, and connect with industry leaders, colleagues and peers.
The 2026 Awards are supported by building services organisations that share CIBSE's commitment to rising talent and excellence in the engineering field.
