Our Awards

  

Nominations are now open for the 2024 NECA Awards!  

The NECA Awards are the electrical and communications industry’s highest accolade and one of the most prestigious awards programs in Australia. 

These Awards recognise outstanding achievements across the industry nationally. Entering the NECA Awards program provides an opportunity for your company to be acknowledged for outstanding commitment to excellence and professionalism. 

The NECA Awards are open to all NECA members and their apprentices. The awards celebrate achievements across the entire industry through three dedicated programs: 

  • NECA Apprentice Awards 
  • NECA Small Business Awards 
  • NECA Excellence Awards 

 

Excellence Awards Categories 

  1. Innovation  
  2. Work Health & Safety – Excellence in Action  
  3. Women in Energy (Individual) 
  4. Leaders in Diversity (Business) 
  5. Domestic Residence  
  6. Lighting Design & Construct  
  7. Green Energy 
  8. Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual 
  9. Industrial Small  
  10. Industrial Large  
  11. Commercial Small  
  12. Commercial Medium  
  13. Commercial Large 

 

NECA Excellence Awards Nomination dates:  

NOMINATIONS OPEN - Monday, 22 January 2024 

NOMINATIONS CLOSE - Friday, 17 May 2024 

 

CLICK HERE to download a submission guide
CLICK HERE to access the NECA Awards portal

 

NECA Small Business Awards Categories 

The NECA Small Business Awards is designed for small businesses that are making an impact in the industry and deserve to be recognised at the highest level. NECA wants to celebrate Small Businesses across the country. 

The categories will include: 

  1. Emerging Small Business 

  1. Small Contracting Business of the Year  

  1. Small Business Project of the Year 

 

NECA Small Business Awards Nomination dates:  

NOMINATIONS OPEN - Monday, 22 January 2024 

NOMINATIONS CLOSE - Friday, 17 May 2024 

 

CLICK HERE to download a submission guide
CLICK HERE to access the NECA Awards portal.

 

NECA Apprentice Awards Categories 

  • Commercial / Domestic Apprentice of the Year 

  • Industrial Apprentice of the Year 

  • ELV / Communications Apprentice of the Year 

 

NECA Apprentice Awards Nomination dates:  

NOMINATIONS OPEN - Monday, 22 January 2024 

NOMINATIONS CLOSE - Friday, 5 April 2024 

 

CLICK HERE to download a submission guide
CLICK HERE to access the NECA Awards portal.

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • The above dates apply to all states and territories. 
  • Strictly no extensions to submission deadlines. 

 

State winners will be announced at the NECA Awards presentation events on: 

QLD Friday, 19 July 2024 Sofitel Brisbane Central (lunch)
ACT Friday, 26 July 2024 The QT Canberra (dinner)
WA Friday, 16 August 2024  The Westin (dinner)
VIC Friday, 30 August 2024 The Crown (dinner)
SA/NT Friday, 30 August 2024 Adelaide Convention Centre (dinner)
TAS Saturday, 7 September 2024 Wrest Point (dinner)
NSW Friday, 20 September 2024 The Star (lunch)
NATIONAL Thursday, 28 November 2024  Sofitel Melbourne on Collins (dinner)