HVACR and building services industry gathered at Zinc Federation Square for the ARBS 2026 Industry Excellence Awards Gala Dinner.
Seven awards were presented, honouring exceptional achievement across product innovation, project delivery and education, alongside the induction of six outstanding individuals into the ARBS Hall of Fame.
The ARBS Industry Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement across Australia’s air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry, celebrating the people and businesses driving progress, innovation and excellence.
ARBS CEO, Amanda Searle, said the ARBS Industry Excellence Awards exist to shine a light on the extraordinary work happening across our industry every day.
“From innovative products that are changing what’s possible, to projects that demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, and individuals who have shaped this industry for decades. On behalf of the entire ARBS team, I offer our warmest congratulations to every winner and Hall of Fame inductee,” she said.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Precise Air Aboriginal Pathways (PAAP)
Precise Air Group
HVAC PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AWARD
ECU45DV Dual-Voltage Environmental Control Unit
Cold Logic
IBTECH PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AWARD
Refrigerant Leak Detection Solution
Bueno Analytics
IBTECH PROJECT EXCELLENCE AWARD
123 Albert Street, Brisbane, QLD
VAE Group
MAJOR PROJECT EXCELLENCE AWARD (OVER $5 MILLION)
Sydney Metro Martin Place, NSW
A.G. Coombs Group
MINOR PROJECT EXCELLENCE AWARD (UNDER $5 MILLION)
Eastland Shopping Centre, Chiller Upgrade, VIC
Airmaster
REFRIGERATION PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AWARD
Panasonic Transcritical CO₂ Technology (TCO2) Outdoor Condensing Unit
Hussmann Australia
ARBS Hall of Fame — 2026 Inductees
Six exceptional individuals were inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame, nominated by their respective industry associations in recognition of distinguished careers and lasting contributions to the sector.
AIRAH: Bryon Price
AREMA: Robert Beggs
ARWA: Paul Campbell
CIBSE: Steve Hennessy
RACCA: Paul Wright
AMCA: David Eynon
The ARBS Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made an enduring contribution to the HVACR and building services industry in Australia. Inductees are nominated by the six ARBS member associations: AIRAH, AMCA, AREMA, ARWA, CIBSE and RACCA.
The ARBS Industry Excellence Awards formed part of ARBS 2026, Australia’s largest HVACR and building services exhibition, held from 5–7 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The event brought together thousands of industry professionals, exhibitors, speakers and leaders from across the built environment to showcase innovation, share knowledge and recognise the people helping shape the future of the sector.