APGA Innovation Award

APGA Convention & Exhibition 2025
18–21 October | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Overview

The APGA Innovation Award recognises advancements and creative contributions that push the boundaries of technology, processes, and practices within the pipeline and gas industry. Celebrating members who develop and implement groundbreaking solutions, this award honours innovation that addresses critical industry challenges and drives measurable progress.

Revamped for 2025, the award is designed to better reflect the innovation lifecycle and APGA’s strategic direction. It serves not only to reward excellence but also to inspire a future-focused mindset across the membership.

What’s New in 2025?

The APGA Innovation Award has undergone a transformation to elevate its impact and inclusivity:

Bi-Annual Format
Awarded every two years to better align with the development and implementation timelines of industry innovations.
Strategic Alignment
Reinforces APGA’s mission to promote and celebrate excellence, showcase leadership in innovation, and strengthen the pipeline and gas sector.
Expanded Exposure
Winners will have opportunities to showcase their innovations by presenting at APGA technical webinars or events, and through features in APGA’s publications and digital platforms.

Eligibility

The APGA Innovation Award is open exclusively to APGA Exhibition Members participating in the Annual APGA Convention & Exhibition.

To be eligible:

You must be an exhibitor at the APGA Convention & Exhibition for the award year.
The submitted innovation must be a product, service, technology, or process that demonstrates a significant improvement or creative solution to a pipeline or gas industry challenge.
Innovations must be practical, implemented, or demonstrably scalable for industry use.
Submissions are welcomed from exhibitors of all sizes, from emerging innovators to established industry leaders.

There is no cost to enter the Innovation Award. Entry is included as a benefit of exhibition participation.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Judging & Voting Process

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts, assessing each innovation on:

Originality
Impact on the industry
Scalability and implementation
Alignment with APGA’s strategic goals

During the review process, entrants may be asked to provide additional information or clarification to support their submission.

The top-ranked submissions will be shortlisted and put forward for voting at the APGA Convention & Exhibition. The submission with the most votes, and subsequently ratified by the judging panel, will be awarded the APGA Innovation Award.

Key Dates

Submissions Open: 1 July 2025
Submissions Close: 31 August 2025
Shortlisted Entries Announced: 15 September 2025
Voting at APGA Convention & Exhibition: 18-21 October 2025
Winner Announced: During the APGA Annual Convention

Why It Matters

Innovation is the engine of industry progress. The APGA Innovation Award:

Recognises transformative achievements that solve real industry problems.
Encourages a culture of creativity, leadership, and experimentation.
Reinforces APGA’s role as a champion of progress and a platform for member excellence.