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The purpose of the award is to honour and recognise those who have made a significant contribution to their industry, and nominations are particularly encouraged from contractors and applicators either as a company or organisation, or as individuals within Australia and New Zealand.
The Golden Trowel Award is determined by the Applicators Technical Group. Nominations open for the Golden Trowel Award open following the conclusion of the prior year’s conference, with nominations to be submitted to the Applicators Technical Group through the online portal by the end of the August before the next conference.
Nominations close 15 September 2026
Download the Golden Trowel Nomination form, upon completion please submit the form to the link below:
For further clarification on the Golden Trowel Award, please email aca@corrosion.com.au.