New South Wales and the ACT

Welding Professional of the Year – Welding Coordinator Michael Cameron from MC Quality Control Michael has helped MC Quality grow while maintaining the company’s vision, values and behaviours. A natural leader, he is professional, knowledgeable and respected by his peers.

The Runner Up is: Alan Kelly from Hifab Services.

Welding Professional of Year – Welding Supervisor Sungmook (AKA Mac) Park from TSS Engineering Mac has played a key role in helping TSS Engineering evolve from a small fabrication workshop to a multimillion contractor providing services for major projects like WestConnex.

Welding Professional of Year – Welding Inspector Mark Lamb-Crane from MC Quality Control Mark is a valuable employee of MC Quality who has repeatedly provided high quality welding inspections to MC Quality customers. Every inspection has been conducted professionally, and every report submitted has been detailed and accurate.

The Runner Up is: David Mitchell from MC Quality Control.

Young Trades Person of the Year Arnekin Loftus from Formula Offroad Arnekin has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to his Certificate III in Engineering at TAFE NSW, as well as his work at Formula Offroad. He recently won the Gold Medal for the Welding Category at the WorldSkills Regional Competition for Sydney West.

The 2nd Runner Up is: Michael Labb from Empire Industrial Engineering. The1st Runner Up is Todd Methven from DBC Group Australia.

Training and Education – Individual Teacher Award Alan Bailey from Central Coast Community College Alan is a dedicated and talented trainer. He leads with his heart and has worked tirelessly with industry to continuously improve course delivery and equip apprentices with practical workplace skills. Importantly, Alan makes his lessons fun. Feedback from students is that they’ve never had a better learning experience.

The Runner Up is: Riccardo De Francesco from TAFE NSW.

Michael Cameron receives his award.

Sungmook (AKA Mac) Park receives his award.

Mark Lamb-Crane receives his award.

Arnekin Loftus receives his award.

Training and Education – Organisation Award The New South Wales Department of Education The New South Wales Department of Education introduces the WELD Hub Manufacturing program to provide students with access to Augmented Reality Welding Simulators in 2019. The program has seen 80 machines installed in 40 schools. The program is delivering exceptional results.

The Runner Up is: Glencore Coal Assets Australia.

Project of the Year Award Allianz Stadium Roof by S&L Steel The new world class Allianz Stadium was designed to create an unrivalled experience for spectators, athletes, and entertainers. S&L Steel fabricating the roof for the new Stadium, which consisted of: a tension ring located on the outside perimeter of the roof, four derricks which support the roof in the four corners and ten truss sections which are complemented with the diagrid a combination of RHS and CHS members.

The Runner Up is: Maintenance Work on the Deep Space Station 43 Antenna by DBC Group.

Company of the Year – Fabrication MC Quality Control Established in 2015, MC Quality is committed to growing and supporting the welding industry long-term. The company has invested significantly in its team, and consistently delivers improvements in quality for its customers, and opportunities for its people.

Company of the Year – Gas and Gear BOC Gas & Gear in Lismore In early 2022, Queensland and Northern NSW were affected by devastating floods. Throughout the flood, the BOC Lismore team was integral in getting medical cylinders transported from Brisbane to Lismore Base Hospital. They also worked tirelessly to assist the SES with getting high quality medical oxygen to isolated nursing homes in areas cut off by the floods.

CEO’s Award for the Welding Professional of the Year Jason Elias from Precision Metal Group Jason is a true champion of the Australian welding industry. He is dedicated to promoting local contractors, and the importance of Australian and international standards. Jason’s company, PMG, delivers innovative, quality work. And, he recently volunteered for the role of Chair of Weld Australia’s defence industry network.

The New South Wales Department of Education.

Allianz Stadium Roof by S&L Steel, Project of the Year.

MC Quality Control, Company of the Year - Fabrication.

Jason Elias receives his award.