Two Landcom projects were singled out by industry peers for particular distinction. Our Prince Henry at Little Bay project not only received the Masterplanned Residential Lifestyle Award conferred by the NSW chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), it also won the NSW State President’s Award for best development. This entitled the project to be considered in the National Awards. It subsequently topped the same category in these awards. As well, it was considered by the UDIA’s National President to be the ’best of the best’ across the country for 2008.

Urban Development Institute Awards for Excellence

The Urban Development Institute of Australia’s National Awards for Excellence celebrate Australia’s contemporary knowledge, skills and innovation in the urban development industry. The awards recognise outstanding achievements of high quality developments that contribute to the industry, government and community.
 

In addition, the NSW branch of the Property Council of Australia short-listed both the Rouse Hill Town Centre and Prince Henry projects for particular attention. This made them eligible for consideration for the organisation’s National Excellence Awards. Both projects won in their category in these awards. Rouse Hill went on to be judged overall best development in the nation for the year.

While industry recognition of these projects represented the pinnacle of our achievements in 2008/2009, we were successful in a number of other areas. The complete list of awards received during the reporting period is as follows: 

Australian Property Institute
Excellence in Property Awards

The Australian Property Institute is the leading association for practitioners engaged in all facets of the property industry including valuation, funds management, asset management, development, finance, investment, law and consultancy.

Property Council of Australia Awards

The Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards showcase outstanding examples of development projects that have resulted in building better communities.

Banksia Award

Over the past 21 years, the Banksia Awards have recognised the pursuit and practice of environmental excellence.

Australian Institute of Architects

Australia Award for Urban Design

The Australia Award for Urban Design recognises high quality urban design and acknowledges the critical role of good urban design in the development of our cities and towns. The award is hosted by the Planning Institute of Australia, with support from the Australian Institute of Architects, Property Council of Australia, Green Building Council of Australia, Association of Consulting Engineers Australia and the Urban Design Forum.

Planning Institute of Australia Awards for Planning Excellence

These awards recognise outstanding contribution to urban planning practice.

2009 Australasian Reporting Awards

The Australasian Reporting Awards is a not-for-profit organisation that was established to encourage effective communication of financial and business information.

The Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards acknowledge urban design projects that demonstrate outstanding planning, design, and environmental management.

Parks and Leisure Australia
2008 State Awards

These awards acknowledge excellence in management, innovation, contribution and achievement in the industry. The Planning Award recognises organisations or projects which have demonstrated the highest standard of parks and leisure planning undertaken over the past four years.

Randwick City Council
2008 Urban Design Awards

These awards acknowledge architects and designers involved in enhancing Randwick City’s built environment.