Submissions are now open for the Australian Industry Stainless Steel Fabricator Awards 2026! Do you have a project that showcases outstanding stainless steel fabrication? We invite ASSDA Members to submit their best work for the opportunity to be recognised among Australia's leading fabricators.
The 2026 Australian Industry Stainless Steel Fabricator Awards will be presented on Wednesday 21 October 2026, during the PacRim Stainless Gala Dinner.
Fabricator Project of the Year Awards
Recognising excellence in Australian design and fabrication of stainless steel.
In 2026, four award categories will be presented:
Award winners will be determined by a judging panel comprising the ASSDA General Manager and appointed industry consultants. Projects are judged based on the criteria provided:
- Excellence - Exceptional work, concepts and execution.
- Innovation - Creativity, originality and advancement.
- Quality - High standards of workmanship, including weld procedures and quality control, as well as productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Sustainability and environmental considerations - Minimising your carbon footprint through the life of product.
Past Fabricator Project of the Year Award Winners
- 2017: Stoddart - Sydney's Wynyard Walk Project
- 2018: Furphy Engineering and TFG Group - Fuchs Lubricants Plant Expansion Project
- 2019 Architecture, Building and Construction: Minnis & Samson - Cherry, The Star Gold Coast
- 2019 Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical: A&G Engineering - Weilong Wines Project
- 2019 Process Industries: AWMA Water Control Solutions - Murray Irrigation PIIOP Round 3 Project
- 2022 Architecture, Building and Construction: Arcus Wire Group - Duplex Wire Rope Cable Solution for Israel's Hydropower Station
- 2022 Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical: Pure Piping - CSIRO GMP Facility, Clayton VIC
- 2022 Process Industries: AWMA Water Control Solutions - Fish-friendly Screen Replacement for the Rangitata Diversion Race, NZ
- 2023 Architecture, Building and Construction: Mack Bros Roofing Products - Queenscliff Ferry Terminal
- 2023 Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical: Pure Piping - Project Hawara, CSL Global Headquarters
- 2023 Process Industries: TFG Group - Horsley Park Mixing Plant
- 2024 Architecture, Building and Construction: Ronstan International - Narre Warren Metro Station Ceiling - Cable Truss Support
- 2024 Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical: Pure Piping - Project Resilience
- 2024 Process Industries: Total Piping & Mechanical - Gisborne Recycled Water Plant Upgrade
- 2024 Small Project, Big Impact: Bespoke Wire and Rope - Urban Arbours
- 2025 Architecture, Building and Construction: Arcus Wire Group - Pathway of Progress, Georgia Tech (USA)
- 2025 Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical: Pipe-Weld - Snackbrands Project Horizon
- 2025 Process Industries: Total Piping & Mechanical - Viva Energy Hydrogen Generation and Refuelling Station, Geelong
- 2025 Small Project, Big Impact: Aflex - Stainless steel bellows and expansion joints for hyperscale data centre
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 and 2021 Awards Presentation was cancelled.





