The organiser of the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services industry event, popularly called ARBS, has recently announced the finalists for this year’s industry awards.

A panel of judges comprising industry experts and leading professionals chose the finalists across six categories.

ARBS is also organising a trade exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf from 20 – 22 May 2014. The winners will be announced at a special event at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Wednesday, 21 May.

In addition to the awards, five nominees will also be inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame for their contribution to the Australian design industry.

The finalists are:

ARBS Young Achiever Award 2014:
Stuart Bryson – Fantech
Vahid Vakiloroaya – Hi Air Australia
Brett Saunders – Hiflow Industries Pty Ltd

Outstanding Service and Maintenance Provider 2014:
Precise Air – Homebush NSW
CCS Group – Fyshwick ACT

ARBS Product Excellence Award 2014:
Data Centre Unit – Air Change Australia
OPA 296RKTFH‐ P Inverter – Temperzone Australia
Hercules Packaged Air Conditioning Unit – ActronAir

HVAC Project Excellence Award 2014:
Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane – Aurecon Australia
215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane – Norman Disney Young, Pramerica Real Estate Investors & Jones Lang LaSalle
67 Greenhill Road, Adelaide – Seeley International & System Solutions Engineering

Refrigeration Project Excellence Award 2014:
F. Mayer (Stage 2) – Strathbrook Industrial Services & Danfoss Australia
Coles Supermarket, Hallam – Coles
Parilla Thermal Storage Project – Alltech Refrigeration Services Australia

Outstanding Industry Education/Training Award 2014:
Certificate IV in Drafting (Air Conditioning & Mechanical Services) – AMCA
Web Based Training (Technicians) – Daikin Australia
Refrigeration Fundamentals Course – Heatcraft

www.arbs.com.au