Four States. Four Conferences. One ADCO.

Over the past month, our teams came together across Australia for ADCO’s annual State Conferences:

  • Queensland – Brisbane Entertainment & Exhibition Centre
  • New South Wales – The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney
  • Victoria – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
  • Western Australia – WA Museum, Perth

As a family-owned business, these conferences are always a highlight of the year. They provide an opportunity to connect, celebrate success, recognise excellence and reflect on what continues to make ADCO different: our people.

Across every conference, one message stood out. While projects, growth and achievements are important, it is the people behind them who create lasting success. The relationships we build, the culture we foster and the values we live every day are the foundations of ADCO.

2026 State Award Recipients

  • No Excuses

Daniel Miletic | Lyn Stephen | Rachael Neylon | Suzanne Steffens | Andrew Rollings

  • Going the Extra Mile

Gary Petersen | Belinda Lawson | Scott Cameron | Brenton Sonego | Danielle Oueis

  • Leading Team Culture

Alec Christofides | Andy Fordyce | Keri Kearney | Jack Haines | Rob Harrison

  • Young Achiever

Clara Najarian | Joxhua Gomes | Charlize Inder | Tina Pham

  • Safer by Choice

Matthew Mangin | Ben Peters | Ben Rowlands | Jules Daly

  • Do It Once

Rachel Pannowitz | Robbie Thompson | Reece Anderson | Will Thiessen

  • Chairman’s Awards
    • Outstanding Client Service – Gavin Shaw
    • People Who Build (Female) – Shana Keam
    • People Who Build (Male) – Matthew Wilkinson

Long Service Awards

  • 10 Years

Jacqui Painter, Stephen Petersen, Keri Kearney, James Wilkinson, Corey Hema, Leni Rao, Abdul Kaddour, Antony Petkovic, Michael Dijkstra, Jack Haines, Craig Fielder, Matt Bridges, Phil Stenteford, Sam Cahill and Andrew Rollings.

  • 15 Years

Martha Mabbitt, Nathan Wilkins and Rob Harrison.

  • 20 Years

Shaun McInerney, Grahame McAlister, Jenny Darcy, Cameron McBurnie and Ross Peters.

  • 25 Years

Scott Armstrong.

  • 30 Years

Travers Randall and Michael Hopkins.

  • 35 Years

Greg Ellevsen.

Together, these long service milestones represent more than 300 years of dedication to ADCO, a remarkable reflection of the culture, opportunities and strong relationships that have been built over generations.

To every award recipient, long service honouree and conference attendee, thank you. You are the reason clients continue to trust us, projects continue to succeed and ADCO continues to thrive.

Projects may define what we build, but our people define who we are.

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