Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland celebrated the best of the plumbing and gas industry at the 2023 Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards on Friday 6 October. This year, Queensland-based businesses and individuals exemplified unparalleled passion, unrelenting resilience, groundbreaking innovation, inspiring leadership, and new standards of excellence as winners were recognised in each of the 16 award categories throughout the evening.

Presented by Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) in partnership with Event Partner Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC), the presentation dinner was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). More than 650 industry professionals, local dignitaries, business owners, and esteemed guests were in attendance for a spectacular night of celebrations and networking.

Legendary host and sportscaster Ben Dobbin led the festivities this year, setting up the stage for some inspiring words from the Hon. Mick de Brenni MP, Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement, and the Hon. Di Farmer, Minister for Employment and Small Business, Minister for Training and Skills Development and Minister for Youth Justice.

Showcasing a bright future for the industry were the five apprentices who took home the apprentice awards. Exhibiting a solid grasp of technical knowledge and highlighting their dedication to their craft, these apprentices hold incredible promise in shaping the industry: Cody Heyer of S&C Plumbing Services, School Based Apprentice of the Year; Caleb Anderson of Shaw’s Plumbing & Gas, Rheem Second Year Apprentice of the Year; Joel Murray of Honest Plumbing Solutions, Caroma Third Year Apprentice of the Year; Nicholas Anderson of Evermore Plumbing & Gas, Construction Skills Queensland Merv Harris Memorial Bursary Award; and Jack Keogh of Axis Plumbing QLD, winning both The Service Trades College Australia Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year and Reece Queensland Apprentice of the Year.