2025 Finalists Announced
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FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
The Australian Institute of Sport Arena, Canberra
Entered by Diversified
Diversified’s responsibilities as integrator encompassed the complete replacement of the venue’s public address system, installation of LED walls and ribbons, a digital signage network, microphone solution and Q-SYS control system. They also integrated a new sports timing system to meet the specific operational needs of the arena. The project formed part of a major refurbishment to revitalise the venue, which had been closed since the COVID lockdown and was operating on outdated infrastructure. The new AV systems enable the arena to host a wide variety of high-profile events, from elite sports to concerts and gala dinners. The integration of a modern PA system ensures intelligible speech and dynamic playback across every seat, while the LED walls and digital signage elevate the visual environment with vibrant, real-time content. Importantly, the ease of operation has empowered staff to manage the systems confidently and independently.
Wyndham Law Courts
Entered by Prime Technology Solutions and Umow + Wooster
This major new-build courts complex for Court Services Victoria entailed AV design and installation of 13 Multi-jurisdictional Courtrooms with 6 different Court types; 65 Interview rooms; hearing rooms; remote witness rooms; and cells; as well as 60+ Signage screens & Kiosks; paging throughout the facility; Wi-Fi Hearing augmentation; and more. A critical extra requirement was the design of a specific IT Network to support all Courtroom AV systems. To speed installation and align with the builder’s demanding schedule, equipment was prebuilt either into racks or onto special mounting boards. In-room equipment such as switchers, interfaces and more were mounted, labelled, configured and cabled on custom mounting boards prior to installation on site. This approach enabled the on-site installation time for each of the courtrooms to be significantly reduced – from around two weeks to under two days.
High Court of Australia AV Upgrade
Entered by Intravision
Intravision’s AV upgrade has provided the High Court with a reliable, scalable, and secure system that supports modern judicial operations. The goal was to enhance clarity and consistency in courtroom communication; support hybrid and remote participation; and improve the experience for judges, legal counsel, the public, and administrative staff. Importantly, their approach ensured minimal disruption to court operations and preserved the architectural integrity of the building. Innovative, non-invasive installation techniques, developed in-house, enabled them to meet rigorous heritage preservation requirements while still implementing nearly 200 endpoints and high-bandwidth cabling across multiple levels. Intravision created custom hardware finishes that visually blended with the architecture, maintaining a seamless look across all visible technology. These touches, while subtle, are what make the solution feel purpose-built and timeless.
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FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Ventia Operations Centre
Entered by ProAV Solutions
The Ventia Operations Centre in Cremorne, Victoria delivers immersive data visualisation, seamless collaboration, and intuitive control for over 30 operators working in 24/7 shifts. Designed by Pro AV Solutions, the centre integrates advanced technologies, including a 16m-wide native 8K DiColor LED video wall; Frame-based matrix switching via Novastar H15; full integration with Microsoft Teams and digital signage; Crestron DM and Flex MTR systems across key zones; EASE-mapped spatial audio and hearing augmentation; and Crestron touch control and dynamic presets. Delivered in close collaboration with multiple Ventia departments – from operations and ICT to executive leadership and brand – this future-focused facility centralizes formerly fragmented control rooms into a single, purpose-built command centre, designed to enable real-time coordination, monitoring, and decision making across Australia’s most vital infrastructure services.
Uni Super Australia-wide AV Refresh
Entered by Generation-e
The project delivered a comprehensive refresh of UniSuper’s audiovisual infrastructure across over 120 meeting rooms, including their critical boardroom spaces. The core objective was to implement a new AV solution that would significantly enhance user experience, improve system reliability, and foster seamless collaboration. Generation-e’s work successfully transitioned UniSuper to a cutting-edge deployment of Cisco Boards and Cisco MTRs (Microsoft Teams Rooms), providing a robust, intuitive solution tailored to their specific needs for dependable meeting technology. The project began with a successful proof-of-concept room, which ultimately led to our securing the entire nationwide deployment. This extensive rollout covered key UniSuper locations including Macquarie Place Sydney, Clarke Street Parramatta, Bourke Street Melbourne, and other major cities. The installation has fundamentally changed how UniSuper connects and collaborates, with measurable improvements in satisfaction and usability
Executive Experience Boardroom & Hybrid Collaboration Environment
Entered by ProAV Solutions Victoria
This Executive Experience Boardroom was designed for a global leader in gaming technology and entertainment, supporting hybrid executive collaboration with an industry-first configuration of 16 individually integrated Zoom seats. Featuring a 0.9mm COB LED video wall, intelligent AV-over-IP distribution, auto-framing cameras, and individual touch displays per participant, the space enables full gallery visibility, intuitive control, and immersive meeting modes. The solution also includes premium ceiling audio zoning, Crestron control automation, and rack-mounted Zoom NUCs for future-proofed scalability. Developed by Pro AV Solutions, the system delivers a new global standard for executive meeting rooms, using individually framed video tiles, intuitive automation, and discreet infrastructure. The team resolved a highly complex technical brief into a user-friendly system that’s now the reference standard for future boardrooms across the business globally.
FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN HOSPITALITY
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Entered by AV1
This project, designed by AV1 and integrated by Tailored Automation aims to be a benchmark for how thoughtful AV integration can elevate a cultural institution’s event offering. Our brief was to create versatile, high-performance and fully integrated AV solutions that could support a wide range of event types and orientations across four of the venue’s premier event spaces: the Quayside Room, Harbourside Room, Sculpture Terrace, and the historic Foundation Hall. These upgrades had to honour the architectural integrity of the building while improving functionality, reducing bump-in requirements, and enabling venue staff to operate with minimal technical intervention while also making it easier for AV operators and crew to use the space. Scalable, flexible, architecturally mindful, and operator-friendly, it meets the demands of big performance productions without alienating general venue staff. It demonstrates that performance doesn’t have to come at the expense of elegance, and that AV can be both technically robust and operator-friendly. From rigging design to user interface, every aspect was considered to future-proof MCA’s venues and enhance client experience. And the results speak for themselves: dozens of events, seamless execution, thrilled clients, and a venue now truly ready for the future of performance and live events.
Plaza Hotel Nightclub & Event Space
Entered by Xcite AV
Since its opening in 1930 as a movie theatre, The Plaza Hotel in Sydney has played a significant role in the local entertainment scene. The latest project, awarded to Xcite Audio Visual Sydney, aims to transform Level One into a club inspired by Ibiza. The goal was to create a venue recognised worldwide for its exceptional sound systems, impressive lighting design, and stunning video wall. This venue aimed to attract the most renowned international DJs and performers, offering them a space that would challenge their artistic boundaries while providing an immersive experience that would leave a lasting impression on every guest. 24 Martin Audio WPL concert line arrays, typically found only in major concert arenas, have been installed in a six-surround configuration around the dance floor. This setup represents a first for Australia, offering a truly immersive sound experience, designed to support discrete multichannel playback for artists. The impressive headroom capability of the system has been well received by many international performers, with some labelling it as the best club of its kind. The video wall is claimed as a first in Australia, featuring rear and ceiling-mounted panels that provide content and VDJs an amazing canvas to enhance an event.
FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN A WORSHIP VENUE
World Harvest Church Suva, Fiji
Entered by CVAV Pty Ltd
Christian Mission Fellowship International (CMFI) is a rapidly growing church headquartered in Suva, Fiji at The World Harvest Centre (WHC). WHC has an impressive, in the round church building with over 3500 worshipers, a full band, production, and a 100-member choir. Since its construction, the centre has installed numerous sound systems; however, none have been able to overcome the challenges of the large reverberant space and the sound quality requirements of the growing church. After many proposals, a comprehensive re-fit project was awarded to CVAV Australia based on a Martin Audio solution and Q-SYS system. In bringing the complex project to completion, the team overcame very significant challenges, from working at 18m heights for PA rigging to custom steel fabrication on site. It involved the installation of several kilometres of cables through a complex roof structure. Crucially, much of the fabrication had to be done in Australia with no room for error once the project was containerised and sea freighted.
Chabad of Bondi
Entered by AVIT Group
The brief to AVIT was to design and deliver a sophisticated, high-end audiovisual system that seamlessly integrates across multiple spaces within the Chabad centre. The project encompassed a range of environments, including a multi-purpose assembly hall, adaptable for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and community functions; the main sanctuary; back-of-house zones, equipped with overflow audio; and a digital signage solution in the foyer, for dynamic content display and real-time communication. The two-level Sanctuary posed a significant acoustic challenge due to its circular layout and hard reflective surfaces, that had the Rabbi delivering sermons from the centre—surrounded by speakers. Minimal user interaction was a key requirement. Microphones are automatically activated, speech levels are pre-calibrated, and all audio-visual elements are seamlessly controlled through a single, intuitive Crestron interface. The result is a system that delivers professional-grade performance with effortless usability, ensuring that any member of the community can operate it with confidence, regardless of technical ability.
FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN A PERFORMANCE VENUE
Bunjil Theatre Immersive Audio, Narre Warren, Victoria
Entered by Factory Sound
Factory Sound was engaged to deliver a full-scale audio system upgrade at Bunjil Place Theatre, one of Victoria’s most ambitious and versatile performing arts venues. The project required not only the supply of world-class audio equipment, but also careful planning, system design, installation, commissioning, user interface development, and post-installation support. Featuring d&b line array and point source speakers and Allen & Heath consoles, the Bunjil Place Theatre upgrade isn’t just a technical achievement—it’s a demonstration of how to bring immersive audio into a real-world venue in a way that respects the needs of touring professionals, in-house staff, and diverse performance genres. It supports everything from classic left-right shows to cutting-edge immersive audio, all through a user interface that simplifies the process for operators. Bunjil Place now stands out as a model of what’s possible when the right technology is paired with practical system design. It’s the only venue in Victoria offering this level of immersive capability in a house system.
Footbridge Theatre, Sydney
Entered by MNGD
MNGD was responsible for the comprehensive audiovisual integration of the Footbridge Theatre refurbishment at the University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music. Crucially, the venue had to be capable of push-button transformation between a touch-screen controlled lecture theatre and a fully functional professional theatre. Their scope included design and installation of the AV infrastructure; implementation of a front-of-house PA system and back-of-house paging/show relay audio system; deployment of video distribution systems for projection, show relay, and production streaming; as well as integration of production communications and performance lighting with DMX distribution.
Key technologies included the Q-SYS Core 510i, handling audio, video, and control, which facilitated the seamless mode transitions between lecture and performance settings; Dante and Q-LAN for high-quality, low-latency audio distribution; Digital Projection and Panasonic Projectors; Shure Axient Wireless Microphones; and Williams AV IR System to provide hearing augmentation in compliance with university standards.
FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN EDUCATION
Flinders University Health & Medical Research Building Adelaide
Entered by Pro AV Solutions Victoria
This project shows how AV can bring together education, research, and collaboration into one integrated environment. The team focused on building a system that’s scalable, reliable, and easy to use, regardless of the room type or user. From medical research to seminar delivery, the technology just works. Researchers can walk into any space and immediately focus on their work, not the AV. Every element, UI design, room booking, digital signage, recording capability, and hybrid conferencing, has been carefully considered to support a world-class university experience. With over 60 spaces delivered to a consistent standard and a fully functional broadcast suite built into the building, this project is a rare example of AV enabling true cross-functional excellence in higher education. The result is a platform that supports daily teaching and cutting-edge research with equal fluency and is built to evolve with the institution’s ambitions.
St Joseph’s Playing Fields Brisbane
Entered by Videopro
The playing fields complex for St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace, situated off-campus, presented a complex brief involving multiple outdoor spaces across a flood-affected site. Videopro responded with a solution that is technically strong, easy to use, and well suited to the school’s needs. The AV system spans five sports fields, a function space, broadcast booth, and signage points, all centrally managed from the pavilion. It supports live events, communications, and daily operations with a focus on reliability and simplicity. The setup is designed so school staff can operate it without needing specialist knowledge, which was a key requirement. The environmental factors and sheer scale of the outdoor site meant every component had to be carefully selected and thoroughly tested. The team focused on making sure the system could withstand the elements while still delivering high-quality sound, video, and control. With this project, Videopro has set a benchmark for future outdoor AV in education, balancing innovation with practicality.
FINALISTS: BEST APPLICATION OF AV IN A PRODUCTION, EXHIBITION OR DISPLAY
His Maj in the Limelight (Perth)
Entered by The Electric Canvas
The Boorloo Heritage Festival is a month-long celebration of the City of Perth’s natural, cultural and built heritage.
The 2024 Festival, which ran throughout April, celebrated some significant anniversaries, including 120 years of His Majesty’s Theatre on Hay Street. To mark the occasion, The Electric Canvas designed and delivered an impressive projection show, “His Maj in the Limelight”, onto the Theatre’s grand and intricate façade. A highlight of the festival, the projections portrayed the Theatre’s relationship with the city over the past twelve decades and drew attention to the theatre’s recently refurbished heritage balconies. Despite the numerous obstacles that the TEC team encountered along the pre-production journey, the end result was impressive, exceeding client and stakeholder expectations. “Into the Limelight” took pride of place as the Boorloo Festival’s grand finale.
Adelaide 500 State Dinner 2024
Entered by Novatech
Novatech has provided selected AV Production services for the past three Adelaide 500 State Dinners. Each year, the client & Premier wants a fresh look to showcase innovation in South Australia and convey key economic priorities for the Government. This means that each year must look completely different compared to the previous year. For the 2024 event, Novatech again conceptualised & designed the entire audiovisual production, which was delivered in conjunction with the Adelaide Convention Centre’s AV team and Nexstage. A highlight of this project was the large-scale use of projection mapping across tables. The team worked closely with the client and venue to design a custom projection system that would enable best outcome to budget and quality which involved using Barco UDM Laser Projectors of 22,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Combined with a technique of using one projector per 2 tables (that seated 18 people per table), they were able to achieve an effective pixel size of approx. 3mm for a crisp image.
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