CONCRETE NZ CONFERENCE AWARDS
The 2025 Concrete NZ Conference Awards will be presented at the formal conference dinner on Thursday 16 October, celebrating excellence across all Concrete NZ Sector Groups and the Learned Society.
This prestigious, member-focused event celebrates both individual and collective achievements, including the Honorary Life Member and Outstanding Contribution awards, which acknowledge long-standing service and leadership in the industry.
Other categories highlight innovation and performance in areas such as Extra Distance, Technical Excellence, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and Inclusion & Diversity, Carbon Reduction, and more.
Accolades also highlight emerging talent with the Apprentice of the Year and Sandy Cormack Best Paper awards.
In short, the Concrete NZ Conference Awards (different from the Concrete Construction Awards) reflect the breadth of talent, commitment, and innovation across the association’s core membership.
A number of categories are peer-nominated, while others are open for member entry.
For full details and entry information, visit: https://concretenz.org.nz/page/2025-conf-awards
CONCRETE CRICKET BAT COMPETITION
The 2025 Concrete Cricket Bat Competition showcases concrete’s versatility beyond traditional construction, challenging university students and industry professionals to design, cast, and compete with cricket bats made from at least 50% concrete. Held during the Concrete NZ Conference, the event includes an oral presentation, bat evaluation, compressive strength testing, and a friendly cricket match. Bats must be reinforced, meet dimensional requirements, and include a concrete-based handle. Sustainability is encouraged, with bonus points for low-carbon mixes. Judging combines technical evaluation (75%) and match performance (25%). The competition highlights innovation, creativity, and fun, while promoting concrete’s diverse applications.
For full details and entry information, visit: https://concretenz.org.nz/page/cricket-bat
This event is organised by Conferences & Events Ltd. We are a New Zealand business.