The 2024 IQA Awards, recognises outstanding achievements and contributions in the quarrying industry. It is a fantastic opportunity to honour and celebrate the outstanding individuals and organisations that contribute significantly to the quarrying industry across various categories. 

Award categories include: 

• Alec Northover Award (sponsored by AIQEF)
• Gold Hard Hat Site Safety Award (sponsored by IQA)
• Gold Environment Award (sponsored by Groundwork Plus)
• Excellence in Innovation and Community Engagement (sponsored by Eltirus) 
• Quarry Manager of the Year <10 FTE 
• Quarry Manager of the Year >10 FTE 
• Quarry Operator of the Year
• IQA Conference Exhibitor of the Year (sponsored by IQA)
• President's Medal (sponsored by IQA) Open to IQA Members only

Nominations for the Awards are open from February 2024.  Nominations are open and welcome for both IQA members and non-members*.
*Excluding the President's Medal

The closing date for all award nominations is 7th August 2024. The IQA Conference Exhibitor of the Year award will be judged from all exhibitors during the IQA conference in October 2024. All exhibitors are automatically entered, and a separate nomination form is not required. 

The 2024 IQA Award winners will be finalised in August/September, with winners announced during the 2024 IQA National Conference in Adelaide 15-17 October 2024.