IQA Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by Trimble
The award is to recognise an individual's contribution to excellence and innovation in the quarry industry, including outcomes in community engagement and consultation. The contribution can be for innovation in design, production, operations, automation, plant design, maintenance or processes as a single event or for a longer term contribution to improvement over a period of time. The innovation should show improvements in measurable outcomes. The winner swill also be able to demonstrate engagement with peers, the industry and/or the community.
Eligibility Requirements: IQA Members
Applicants will be judged against the following criteria:
- Originality of the work and level of innovation
- Consultation undertaken
- Personal involvement of staff from within the quarry
- Transferability of the initiative across the industry
- Evidence of a measured outcome
- Impact or influence of the outcome on the quarry (or business)
- Cost effectiveness and ROI
Prize: Framed certificate, trophy and a $5000 contribution for an approved professional development activity.* T&C Apply (see below)
The award winner will be publicised via the IQA website, Quarry Magazine and other media.
Closing Date: 6th August 2019
Judging panel’s decision is final
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