Civil College: Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year
From Engineering Heritage Australia
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Raj Kurup FIEAust CPEng NER Environmental Engineers International |
Dr Kurup is a Chartered Civil Engineer, innovator, and CEO of Environmental Engineers International with more than 30 years of experience across Australia, Asia and the US. He has pioneered technologies such as SPORE and SSBC, influencing sustainable practices in water engineering. A Fellow of Engineers Australia, he holds adjunct professorial appointments, more than 60 publications and several patents. His work has earned national honours including the UWA Chancellor’s Medal and recognition as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers. Dr Kurup’s career is marked by engineering excellence, ethics and a commitment to delivering public benefit through innovation. |
| 2024 | Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna AM FIEAust CPEng NER University of Technology Sydney |
As an educator, researcher and consultant, Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna has made an outstanding contribution to civil-geotechnical practice. He has pioneered Australian transport infrastructure and ground improvement to the world stage through innovative research and applications. Prestigious accolades received from renowned organisations reflect his stellar achievements through scientific cited prolific author of 14 books and 1000-plus articles, Buddhima carries the legacy of disseminating a wealth of knowledge to the next generation of civil engineers. Recent felicitations: Member of Order of Australia, 2024 International Civil Engineer and AGS Life Member epitomise his exemplary service and contributions. |
| 2023 | Wesley Johnson | |
| 2022 | Louise Adams | |
| 2021 | Daniel Lambert | |
| 2020 | Raphael Grzbieta | |
| 2019 | Bryan Uy | |
| 2018 | Rob Day | |
| 2017 | Mark Babister | |
| 2016 | David Polkinghorne | |
| 2015 | Douglas Maconochie | |
| 2013 | Susan Murphy | |
| 2012 | Christopher Stolz | |
| 2011 | Andrew Leventhal | |
| 2010 | Tony Wong | |
| 2009 | Christopher Dann | |
| 2008 | Ron Cox | |
| 2007 | Archie Johnston | |
| 2006 | Jim Gill | |
| 2005 | Peter Stewart | |
| 2004 | Bill Wild | |
| 2003 | Harry Poulos | |
| 2002 | Wal King | |
| 2001 | Max Ervin | |
| 2000 | Rory Nathan | |
| 1999 | Doug Price AM |
