Industry Awards
The 2022 awards will be presented at the AAWHG forum in Adelaide, 14-15 September.
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Each forum year, the Australian Aviation Wildlife Hazard Group recognises those individuals or organisations that are implementing innovative and effective aviation wildlife management strategies through an Avisure-sponsored award.
Commendations are given to representatives from the industry for their outstanding contribution to reducing wildlife strike risk.
Selection criteria
Individuals receiving a commendation will:
- Contribute positively to the industry in the field of wildlife risk mitigation
- Demonstrate innovation in, or a novel application of, wildlife hazard management techniques
- Promote positive stakeholder engagement
- Increase safety and environmental awareness.
Selection process
The AAWHG is now calling for nominations from industry. If you wish to nominate someone for these awards, please complete the entry form below, summarising the nominee’s achievements in no more than 400 words. Please ensure your summary addresses the selection criteria listed above.
Nomination form
Past Award recipients
Last year was to be a forum year, so congratulations to joint 2021 winners, Darwin International Airport/IVM and Rockhampton Airport, who received their awards in a virtual presentation in February 2022.
2022 Industry Award Winners
Martin Hanley / Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Biodiversity Australia
Gold Coast Airport
2022 Commendations
Fiona Fernandes / Melbourne Airport
Xiaoyu Wu / Griffith University
2021 Awards and Commendations


Darwin International Airport/IVM and Rockhampton Airport
2021 Industry Award

Giles Standish: Ventia
2021 Commendation
Giles Standish received a certificate of commendation for his outstanding work in reducing wildlife strike risk at Royal Australian Air Force bases, chiefly RAAF Edinburgh, South Australia
Image: Giles Standish (l.) of Ventia being presented with his commendation by Ronel Jit, Avisure’s Regional Manager/Principal Environmental Scientist (r.)
2016 Awards and Commendations

Jackson Ring and Matthew Hill
BAC and Qantas
2016 Industry Award

Peter Friel
(Steve Noy accepted on his behalf)
2016 Commendation

453 Squadron, East Sale
(Catriona Dowling Accepted on their behalf)
2016 Commendation
2015 Awards and Commendations

Dave Selby
Brisbane Airport Corporation
2015 Industry Award
2015 Commendations
> Captain Kim Fabian & First Officer Fiona Overton (Jetstar)
> Captain Darren Cousins & First Officer
> Nathaniel Scholar (QantasLink)
> Karumba Airport (Carpentaria Shire Council)
> Jason Horton, Mackay Airport
> Warren Jones, Townsville Airport
2014 Awards and Commendations

Paul Lamont
Cairns Airport
2014 Industry Award
Paul was recognised for his achievements in managing the wildlife hazard management program at Cairns Airport. This airport was among the first to introduce a wildlife hazard condition report in response to the local flying fox populations who were threatened from, and were a hazard to, aircraft operations.
2013 Awards and Commendations
