Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year
From Engineering Heritage Australia
A list of engineers who have been awarded the Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year award are:
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Patrick Puddefoot MIEAust ENVIROPACIFIC |
Patrick is a process engineer and project manager advancing sustainable water treatment and resource recovery. Leading Enviropacific’s national PFAS management program, he delivers environmental risk reduction solutions. A Young Engineers Australia committee leader since 2020, Patrick supports 14,000-plus members through initiatives fostering collaboration, representation and growth. His work exemplifies ethical, community-focused engineering aligned with Engineers Australia’s purpose. |
| 2024 | Megan Wheeldon | |
| 2023 | Hooman Mehdizadeh Rad | |
| 2022 | Deanna Hood | |
| 2021 | Brittany Coff | |
| 2020 | Jacinta Kelly | |
| 2019 | Scott Snedden | |
| 2018 | Stuart Cook | |
| 2017 | Stephen Bornstein | |
| 2016 | David Lacey | |
| 2015 | Timothy Dunlop |
