There are many ways to measure our success in achieving world best standards, but receiving awards as judged by our industry peers and travellers gives us the most pride. Over the years Brisbane Airport has received numerous awards for service, sustainability, engineering, development and airport management including:
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport has been recognised at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards as the Cleanest Airport in the Australia & Pacific Region.
Employer of Choice Australian Business Awards
Recognising excellence in leadership, engagement, culture, benefits and support.
Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Awards
Brisbane Airport won four awards including:
- Capital City of the Year: Sustainability Leadership
- Airport Excellence Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: shared win on a joint initiative with Melbourne Airport to facilitate Australia’s first flight handled end-to-end entirely by women on International Women’s Day
- Airport Excellence Commercial Award for Brisbane’s Best Bites campaign
- Airport Excellence Infrastructure Award for the International Apron Rectification Project
Airport Food & Beverage Awards
Awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Airport Food & Beverage Awards for the Brisbane’s Best Bites campaign.
Employer of Choice Australian Business Awards
Recognising excellence in leadership, engagement, culture, benefits and support.
Employer of Choice Australian HR Awards
Recognised as the best organisation to work for in Australia with 100-999 employees.
ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program
Brisbane Airport attains Level 4 Transformation
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport receives two prestigious global Skytrax World Airport Awards for Best Airport and Best Airport Staff (Australia/Pacific) as voted by travellers.
Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation won two coveted awards at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry Awards.
- Sustainability Award for cutting emissions using Artificial Intelligence, and
- Innovation Award for the Integrated Vegetation Management of Brazilian Keyhole Wasps at Brisbane Airport.
2021
National Infrastructure Awards
Brisbane's new runway was named Project of the Year 2021 at the National Infrastructure Awards presented by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Project Management Achievement Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has taken out four awards at the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAAs) 2021.
- Andre Cortez was named Project Professional of the Year for his role as Project Manager for the Domestic Terminal skylight replacement,
- Paul Coughlan was named Senior Project professional of the Year for his role as Project Director of Brisbane's new runway,
- Brisbane's new runway was named project winner in the Construction/Engineering category, and
- the Domestic Terminal Skylight Replacement was named winner in the small projects category.
Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation won two coveted awards at the Australian Airports Association (AAA) National Airport Industry Awards.
- Infrastructure Award for Brisbane's New Runway, and
- Innovation Award for its Airside Driving Simulator
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport (BNE) awarded the title of Best Airport Staff in Australia/Pacific in the prestigious global Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021 in recognition of all customer-facing staff at the airport.
Airports Council International (ACI) Green Airports Recognition
Brisbane Airport (BNE) awarded Platinum Recognition in Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific’s Green Airports Recognition 2021 in recognition of its electric bus fleet.
Airports Council International (ACI) Awards
David Oatley, Airport Planning Manager at Brisbane Airport Corporation was named ACI Asia-Pacific Young Executive of the Year for 2021.
Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has received international endorsement for its COVID Safe practices with Airports Council International (ACI) awarding it Airport Health Accreditation (AHA).
2020
National Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA)
BAC and Land Solution Australia won the National Award for Spatial Enablement for the Brisbane Airport Digital Twin Project.
Regional Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA)
BAC and Land Solution Australia won the Queensland Region Award for Spatial Enablement for the Brisbane Airport Digital Twin Project.
Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA) Innovation and Excellence Awards
Brisbane's New Runway project contractors BMD Group and CPB Contractors won the award for Project of the Year greater than $100M.
Skytrax World Airport Awards
- Ranked 3rd for Best Airports in the World (servicing between 20-30 million passengers)
- Ranked 2nd for Best Airports in Australia/Pacific
2019
National Australian Airports Association Awards
Brisbane Airport was named Capital City Airport of the Year and received the Innovation and Excellence Award for Community Engagement.
CAPA Centre for Aviation
Brisbane Airport was named Asia Pacific Medium Airport of the Year at CAPA's 16th annual Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence.
Project Management Achievement Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation was named National Winner for Sustainable Projects for the Solar Upgrade project.
Golden Target Awards
Rowland and Brisbane Airport Corporation took out the Major Campaign at the Public Relations Institute of Australia (Queensland chapter) awards for the BNE Stories campaign.
World Travel Awards
Brisbane Airport was named Oceania’s Leading Airport at the 26th Annual World Travel Awards, Asia & Oceania 2019.
World Routes Awards
Brisbane Airport was named the winner of the 20-50 million passenger category at the 2019 World Routes Awards.
Queensland Retail Property of the Year Awards
Brisbane Airport International Terminal took out the Excellence in Marketing award in the Boutique Retail category for their ‘Paddock to Gate’ campaign.
Australian Institute of Project Management – Queensland Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation was recognised for the delivery of the Solar Project in the Sustainable Projects category.
Air Transport Research Society (ATRS)
Brisbane Airport (BNE) was named as the top efficiency airport in Oceania by the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the ATRS 2019 Global Airport Performance Benchmarking Task Force report.
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport voted Best Airport in Australia/Pacific Region.
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Brisbane Airport retains favourable rating for quality of service for 15 years in a row.
Routes Asia Marketing Awards
Brisbane Airport was named the overall winner and also took out the 20+ million passenger category at the 2019 Routes Asia Marketing Awards.
2018
Queensland Tourism Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation received the Silver Award for Specialised Tourism at the Queensland Tourism Awards.
Airports Going Green Sustainability Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation's Sustainability Strategy won in its category which recognises the the contributions of outstanding projects, programs, or people in pursuit of sustainability within the aviation industry.
Hong Kong Australia Business Association QLD Chapter
Brisbane Airport Corporation's Aviation Business and Development team won the Business Development Award.
Property Council Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation's Retail Team won the Excellence in Marketing Award for the Lunar New Year terminal activation and campaign.
Queensland Engineering Excellence Award
Brisbane Airport Corporation and GHD won the Queensland Engineering Excellence Award for the Runway Stage 2 Overlay Project.
Project Management Achievement Awards
Brisbane Airport took out Project of the Year for the International Self-Service Check In and Automatic Bag Drop project.
MyTravelResearch.com International Toilet Tourism Awards
Brisbane Airport is the category winner for Best Accessible Toilet for our Changing Places accessible toilet facilities and our assistance dog bathrooms.
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Brisbane Airport retains favourable rating for quality of service for 14 years in a row.
Aviation Aerospace Australia Airspace Awards
Julieanne Alroe received the Distinguished Leadership Award
2017
International Airport Review Awards
BNE won the Construction and Design Award for the Runway Overlay Project.
National Australian Airports Association Awards
Brisbane Airport was the only airport in Australia to take out three award categories including:
- Customer Experience – for BNE's Customer Experience Program
- Infrastructure Development – for the Runway Overlay Project
- Technology (Major Airport) – for the innovative TrackerAIRSIDE program
Annual Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Awards
- Queensland Construction/Engineering Project of the Year - Runway Overlay Project
- Queensland AIPM Program/Project Director of the Year was awarded to Robert Scodellaro for his outstanding work managing all Terminal projects at the airport.
3rd Future Travel Experience Asia Awards in Singapore
Brisbane Airport won Best Airport (Oceania region).
Lord Mayor's Business Awards
Brisbane Airport awarded the HSBC Award for Doing Business in Asia.
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport voted The Best Airport in Australia/Pacific Region
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport voted The Best Airport Staff Service in Australia/Pacific Region
Australia’s Best Bathroom
Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal bathrooms named Australia’s Best Bathroom Facility by Total Facilities, Australia’s largest facilities management exhibition.
International Airport Review ‘Top 20 World Airports’
Brisbane Airport ranked 16th, up from 17th in 2016. The decision was made based upon several factors, largely the assurance of a consistently high level of passenger experience as well as a consideration of the technologically advanced nature of Brisbane Airport’s operations.
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Brisbane Airport is the top rated Australian airport for quality of service for the 13th year in a row.
Australian Institute of Project Management Awards
Construction Engineering Project of the Year for the Runway Overlay
Australian Institute of Project Management Awards
Robert Scodellaro from BNE’s Assets Airport Construction named Queensland AIPM Program/Project Director of the Year.
Australian Business Awards
Brisbane Airport Corporation recognised as an Employer of Choice
2016
World Travel Awards
Brisbane Airport voted Australasia’s Leading Airport
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport voted Best Airport (Australia/Pacific)
Skytrax Best Airports in the World
Brisbane Airport ranked 4th in 20-30 million passenger category.
International Airport Review ‘Top 20 World Airports'
Brisbane Airport ranked 17th, up from 20/100 in 2015.
ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program
Brisbane Airport attains Level 3 Optimisation
FAB Awards
- The Great Transformation in Airport Food and Beverage Award - Brisbane International Terminal Development, Brisbane Airport
- Highly Commended: ‘Airport Food and Beverage Offer of the Year - Brisbane International Terminal, Brisbane Airport
- Outstanding originality in Airport Food and Beverage - The Coffee Club shipping container sites at the Brisbane Domestic Terminal, Airport Retail Group
- Airport Coffee Shop of the Year - Hudsons Coffee, Brisbane International Terminal, Emirates Leisure Retail
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC) 2016
Brisbane Airport is the top rated Australian airport for quality of service for the 12th year in a row.
Creative Partnerships Business Leadership Award 2016
Presented to Julieanne Alroe, BAC CEO and Managing Director.
2015
Lord Mayor’s Business Awards
Brisbane Airport won the Award for Digital Strategy.
Queensland Tourism Awards
Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer or Volunteer Group was awarded to the BNE Airport Ambassador Program.
Australian Airports Association
Brisbane Airport won Capital City Airport of the Year.
Australian Institute of Project Management Awards
Brisbane Airport won the Defence/Aerospace (Qld) category for facilitation of G20 Summit.
Qld Property Council Awards
Awarded Excellence in Design for the International Terminal Redevelopment.
Queensland Project Management Association of Australia
Winner of the Defence/Aerospace category for Project Management of the G20 Summit.
Parking Industry Awards
Brisbane Airport won the Outstanding New Car Park Development category.
Queensland Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year Awards
Brisbane Airport was named Corporate Philanthropist of the Year.
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (11th year running).
Skytrax World Airport Awards
- World's Best Airport Staff Australia/Pacific
- Ranked 2nd for Best Airports in Australia/Pacific
- Ranked 3rd Best Airport in the World servicing 20-30 million passengers
2014
GRC Institute's Annual Award
- Risk Management Team of the Year for Australia
- Risk Management Team of the Year Overall
Spinal Injuries Australia Inclusive Community Champions Regional Award
Awarded Best Tourism Provider for world's best practice in providing dedicated Assistance Animals Facilities.
Lord Mayor's Business Awards
- Award for Corporate Citizenship
- Business Person of the Year - BAC CEO and Managing Director, Julieanne Alroe
The Queensland Engineering Excellence Award
Environmental Management of the New Parallel Runway
Healthy Waterways
Sustainable Water Management Award
Australian HR Awards
Best HR Strategic Plan category
Premier's Sustainability Awards
Business Eco Efficiency Award
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (10th year running).
Skytrax World Airport Awards
- Ranked 3rd for Best Airports in the World (servicing between 20-30 million passengers)
- Ranked 3rd for Best Airports in the world (Australia/Pacific)
- Ranked 3rd for Best Airport Staff in Australia/Pacific
2013
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (9th year running).
Skytrax World Airport Awards
- Ranked 3rd for Best Airports in the World (servicing between 20-30 million passengers)
- Ranked 2nd for Best Airports in Australia/Pacific
Lord Mayor's Business Awards
Award for Sustainability in Business
2012
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (8th year running).
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Best Regional Airport
2011
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (7th year running).
2010
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (6th year running).
Healthy Waterways
ARUP Industry Award winner for marine rehabilitation of the re-aligned Landers Pocket Drain Organisation. Joint submission with Leighton Contractors, BAC and NatureCall.
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Brisbane Airport was named in 18th place overall and was the highest rated Australian airport in the top 25 airports across the globe list that was voted by travellers.
2009
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (5th year running).
EPA Sustainable Industries Awards Scheme
Finalist in the Corporate Sustainability Award category.
Institute of Modern Art (IMA)
National finalist for the 2009 Australia Council Young and Emerging Artist Award from the Australian Business Arts Foundation.
2008
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (4th year running).
Skytrax World Airport Awards
Best Airport, Australia-Pacific Region.
International Water Association's Sustainability Specialist Group
Prize for innovation in the practical realisation of sustainable urban water management.
Australian Airports Association
Capital City Airport of the Year Award recognised BAC’s commitment to reducing potable water usage.
2007
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (3rd year running).
Smart State Awards
Services category.
Lord Mayors Business Investment Awards
New Development category.
Tourism and Transport Forum Awards
Public Affairs Excellence for New Parallel Runway Environmental Impact Study.
Public Relations Insititute of Australia Awards
- Highly commended in the State Community Relations category.
- Commended in the Community Relations category for the New Parallel Runway Environmental Impact Study.
Engineers Australia Awards
Highly commendation for the New Parallel Runway Environmental Impact Study.
2006
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service (2nd year running).
2005
Australian Competition and Consumer Association (ACCC)
Top rated Australian airport for quality of service.
IATA Eagle Award
Best privatised airport in the world.
Australian Airports Association
Major Airport of the Year
2004
Australian Airports Association
Major Airport of the Year