Dave Selby has been the Wildlife Coordinator at Brisbane Airport’s Airside Operations Centre for over three years. During his tenure in this position he has role modelled how to successfully engage both aviation and non-aviation related stakeholders in an effort to increase safety and awareness on wildlife hazard management issues. One example is his recent success with the Queensland Racing Pigeon Federation. After a significant strike event occurred at Brisbane Airport earlier this year, Dave attended a meeting of the Racing Pigeon Federation to raise awareness of this critical safety issue. As a result, the Queensland Racing Pigeon Federation is now considering the adoption of his recommendations in an effort to reduce their impact on aviation. In this way he has positively contributed to the aviation industry by showing us what successful industry engagement looks like: At all times he is approachable and enjoyable to work with and presents a positive outlook on what can at times be a very frustrating task. Additional to this is his general willingness to search out answers and apply a practical risk-based approach to wildlife hazard management. As a former pilot and an airside operations officer he has been able to apply unique insight into the practical aspects of this profession. Perhaps also it is his humility that is worth mentioning. Dave would just say that this is just part of his job. Congratulations to Dave Selby, this year’s recipient of the AAWHG Major Industry Award.