The UDIA National Awards for Excellence were presented at the Gala Dinner in Adelaide, winding up proceedings of the highly successful UDIA National Congress 2026.
The 17 categories recognised the exemplary work by members in delivering complex projects and creating connected communities.
“We were pleased to celebrate great outcomes from across our membership, the sort of projects which underscore the strength of Australia’s urban development industry,” said UDIA National President, Oscar Stanley.
The winners were:
- Diversity in Development – Zenith Energy – WA
- Affordable Housing – Karda Way, OneOneFive Hamilton Hill by Development WA – WA
- Apartments (High Rise) – Trellis by Aria Property Group – QLD
- Apartments (Mid-Rise) – Hampton Quarter by EPC Pacific and Pace Development – VIC
- Boutique Development – ECHO.1 by C Street Projects – VIC
- Design – Como Terraces by Cbus Property & Sterling Global – VIC
- Marketing – La Belle Palm Beach by Marquee – QLD
- Masterplanned Communities – Fort Largs by Peet – SA
- Medium Density Development – Windsor Park by Sinclair Brook & Wilbow Group – VIC
- Residential Subdivision – Alira by Moremac Property Group – VIC
- Seniors Living – Piara Waters Lifestyle Resort by Providence Lifestyle Group – WA
- Social & Community Infrastructure – BEST (Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology) Hub by Blacktown City Council – NSW
- Sustainability – Brabham Estate by Peet, Perron Group and DevelopmentWA – WA
- Urban Renewal – Queen’s Wharf Brisbane by Destination Brisbane Consortium – QLD
- Women In Leadership – Grace Wu, Bridgestone Projects – NSW
- Young Leaders – Madeleine Steele, Hames Sharley – SA
- The Project of the Year Award – Fort Largs by Peet – SA
“The awards are very competitive and highly regarded across our industry,” he added. “I was proud to see the winners from each state recognised for their ability to innovate and adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace and reflect the outstanding qualities present in our membership.”
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