Carbon in Industry Award
The Carbon in Industry Award seeks to recognise the contribution made by leading industrial scientists and engineers to carbon science and technology such as any significant contribution to developmental work.
Plant of the Year Award
This annual award is for a significant contribution to manufacturing operations, including technical, scientific and technology aspects.Established 1965
Award Information
Eligibility Criteria
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Background
- No restrictions on the type of process nominated, but it must be whole or part of a manufacturing operation.
- Operating efficiently for at least 12 months.
- Contribution in technology, both scientific and technical, in Australia.
- Mid - late career
- Manufacturing process
- Located within Australia
Timetable
| Frequency | Annual |
| Nominations close | 30 June 2023 |
Judging criteria
- Innovation – what is particularly innovative about the process and the facility which embodies the process? What is novel?
- What needs are met? – what needs are addressed by the new plant or process, what problem is the facility designed to solve and how is it solved? What new products are made and how are existing products being made more efficiently?
- Occupational health & safety and environmental impact – how are best practice criteria being met?
- Contribution – to national wellbeing, the national and world economy, and to stakeholders in the venture.
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