Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) – Australia
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ Project of the Year 2025 awarded AWRC’s multi-benefits including high-quality treated water, renewable energy and biosolids use.
GHD Awards and Rankings
Through the years, GHD has received recognition for our performance and contributions in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
Awards
Featured Awards: APAC Projects
Our recognised work across the APAC region spans water recycling, stormwater projects, senior living environments, digital solutions and transport infrastructure, demonstrating the breadth of our experience across sectors and our commitment to delivering lasting benefit for communities.
Port of Auckland Outfall – Project of the Year Award 2025
The Stormwater Excellence Awards recognised the project’s flood risk reduction in a high-risk area, an upgrade consistent of a complex yet functional design.
Altum Retirement Living – People’s Choice Award 2025
Our work to deliver high quality, apartment style living for seniors who wish to stay connected to everyday life won the Australian Institute of Architects WA Award.
Special Gold Award for Breaking Consultant Dependency
The Tauranga City Council won the ACE New Zealand 2025 Award for a digital initiative helping Aotearoa organisations save time and money on infrastructure projects.
Mount Lindesay Arterial Road (Beaudesert Road) and Illaweena Street intersection project
IPWEA Australasia granted the Excellence in Road Safety Award 2025 to the intersection’s upgrade and its community benefits including safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
People Awards: APAC Region
Our people are dedicated to delivering solutions through imaginative thinking and exceptional client service. Across the APAC region, our people have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in water, infrastructure, architecture, engineering and ongoing learning.
Roanna Purcaru – Young Water Professional of the Year 2025, Water New Zealand
Roanna is an active advocate for equitable water access and environmental protection in New Zealand, with experience on local and international projects.
Natalie Ambroso – Future Leader Award 2025, Consult Australia
Natalie’s fresh perspectives on future infrastructure focus on innovation, decentralisation, circular economy and collaboration.
Jane Cassidy – Life Fellowship, Australian Institute of Architects
Jane brings a quarter of a century of architectural knowledge and experience to the GHD Design Pty Ltd board as a director.
Dave Clark – Honorary Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
During his 30-year career, Dave has managed projects, as well as held strategic leadership positions across the energy and resources markets.
Steven Bloomer - one of the 40 Under 40: Construction Champions of 2025
Steven was accepted into the Autodesk Expert Elite Program, a global initiative that acknowledges individuals who actively support the Autodesk community, sharing knowledge and advocating ...
Employer Awards: APAC region
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Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Recognised in the Philippines
by Disability: IN’s Disability Index
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Career Relaunch
Supporting workforce re-entry
by Women in Technology Awards
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NAIDOC Award 2025
Collaborating with Indigenous communities
by Intract Australia
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Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2026
Fostering gender equality across our operations
by Workplace Gender Equality Agency
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Award of Excellence 2024
Promoting a culture of safety, health and environment
by the Safety Organization of the Philippines
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NAIDOC Award 2025
Collaborating with Indigenous communities
by Intract Australia
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Best diversity & Inclusion strategy 2023
Recognised for prioritising disability in Middle East
by Future Workplace Awards
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Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2026
Fostering gender equality across our operations
by Workplace Gender Equality Agency
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Award of Excellence 2024
Promote a culture of safety, health and environment
by the Safety Organization of the Philippines
Annual awards and ranking
2025
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 150 Global Design Firms - #29 overall, #22 in Top International Design Firms, #6 in international firms operating in Canada, #10 in international firms operating in USA, #4 in hazardous waste, #9 in sewer/waste, #8 in water
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms - #31 globally by revenue for environmental services, #9 in environmental science, #13 in hazardous waste, #18 in firms working in non-US locations
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms - 28 overall, #11 in water, #10 in hazardous waste, #15 in sewer and waste, #11 in international markets
Building Design World Architecture 2025 survey (GHD Design) - #42 overall, #1 largest practice in Australasia by revenue, #6 in revenue for government projects, #10 in revenue for elderly living projects
#17 in Australia’s Top 500 Private Companies (IBISWorld)
2024
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 150 Global Design Firms - #31 overall, #21 in Top International Design Firms, #6 in international firms operating in Canada, #4 in hazardous waste, #9 in water
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms - #30 globally by revenue for environmental services, #10 in environmental science, #13 in hazardous waste, #17 in firms working in non-US locations
Top 100 Global Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Firm Rankings - Environment Analyst - #14 in Top 100 Global Environmental & Sustainability Consultancy Firm Rankings
Building Design World Architecture 2024 Survey (GHD Design) - #42 overall, #1 largest practice in Australasia by revenue, #5 by revenue from government projects
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms - #27 overall, #17 among pure designers, #12 in designers working in international markets, #13 in sewer and waste, #13 in water, #10 in hazardous waste
2023
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 150 Global Design Firms - #29 overall, #8 in water, #6 in sewer/waste, #5 in hazardous waste
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms - #26 overall, #12 in hazardous waste, #10 in environmental science, #10 in consulting/studies, #13 in firms working outside the U.S
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms - #28 overall, #11 in hazardous waste, #13 in water, #13 in sewer/waste, #12 in designers in international markets, #17 amongst pure designers
Building Design World Architecture 2023 Survey (GHD Design) - #1 largest practice in Australasia by revenue, #4 by revenue from government projects, #6 in elderly living, #52 largest practice
2022
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 150 Global Design Firms survey - #26 overall, #9 in international firms operating in the US, #8 in Canada, #7 in water, #4 in sewer/waste, #6 in hazardous waste
Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 200 Environmental Firms - #25 overall, 12 in Hazardous Waste, #20 in Water Treatment/Supply, #10 in Environmental Science, #9 in Consulting/Studies, #12 in Firms working in non-US locations
2021
Building Design World Architecture 2021 survey - #48/100 largest architectural practices globally, #5 in Landcape architecture globally, #2 Largest practise in Australisa by revenue, #9 Largest practice in Middle East by revenue