Winners Announced for National Parking Industry Awards

Parking Australia, the national association for the Parking Industry, has today announced the winners for the Parking Industry Awards, which were held at the Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition (PACE) on 10th November 2016 in Perth.

The prestigious Parking Industry Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations for innovation, excellence and outstanding facilities throughout the parking sector. Through showcasing best practice and rewarding exceptional contributions, the Awards aim to highlight the industry's commitment to raising the standards of the parking industry.

The Parking Industry Awards has awarded seven winners from around the country for excellence across the following categories:

Excellence in Car Park Refurbishment
WINNER: City of Subiaco for Forrest Square

Excellence in Technology and Innovation
WINNER: Database Consultants Australia for City of Melbourne Project

Outstanding New Car Park Development (sponsored by Flowcrete)
WINNER: City of Joondalup for Reid Promenade Car Park

Outstanding Use of On Street and Public Space
WINNER: Adelaide City Council for North Adelaide Event Parking

Outstanding Marketing and Communications
WINNER: Secure Parking for the Hatchling Program

Individual Excellence in Parking
WINNER: Grant McLean

Parking Organisation of the Year (sponsored by NRMA)
WINNER: Secure Parking

Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia, believes the quality of the entries reflects the dedication of the parking industry in pursuing parking excellence.

"The entries this year are continuing to raise the bar, in terms of high standards and commitment to the control and management of parking facilities. We have seen a remarkable number of organisations look to advance the reputation of the parking industry through innovation and best practice," said Duffy. "We congratulate and commend not only the winners, but the achievements of all of the entries."

This year's categories were judged by a panel of twelve international and national leaders working in the parking industry.

For the full list of winners and finalists visit www.parking.asn.au/parking-industry-awards-2016.

About Parking Australia

Parking Australia is the peak national body representing the parking industry across Australia. Parking Australia was founded to promote excellence in the management of parking facilities, and includes a broad cross-section of local government and statutory authorities, businesses, car park operators and property owners. Parking Australia's work to promote best practice across private parking industry includes introducing an Accredited Operator Scheme supported by a Code of Practice for the industry to ensure the way private parking operators deliver their services to the public is in line with the community's expectations.