Finalists have been announced across all categories for the ARBS 2014 industry awards.

ARBS, the organisers of Australia’s leading trade exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industries, stated that the winners will be announced at a gala dinner to be held during this year’s exhibition. 

The awards presentation dinner, hosted by Shane Bourne, Australian stand-up comedian, award winning actor and television host, will be held at the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Wednesday 21st May.

In addition to the awards presentation, five nominees will be inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame in recognition of their significant contribution to the industry.

ARBS 2014 industry award finalists

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