Celebrating Excellence

This award recognises an individual who has delivered superior service and results for the benefit and advancement of the Outdoor industry. This exceptional and hardworking individual is highly regarded among their peers and will have made a significant contribution to the foundations of the Outdoor industry.

There are five individual state awards for Outstanding Service: NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA.
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This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated qualities and capabilities that exceed expectations at an early stage of their media career (have 5 years or less experience in the media industry). They are regarded by their peers and colleagues as a consistent contributor to Outdoor and are recognised as a tremendous asset to the industry’s future.

There are five individual state awards for Rising Star: NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA.
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This award recognises emerging leaders and agents of change within the Outdoor industry, celebrating individuals who demonstrate exceptional innovation, impact, and a commitment to shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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This award recognises an individual who has shown outstanding commitment to creating innovative workforce practices and sustainability efforts within the Outdoor industry. This can include the introduction of new services, methods of delivery or ways of thinking which significantly improved outcomes, efficiency, effectiveness or quality. This individual must have had a key role in the idea and/or implementation of this practice.
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This award commends a team/company that has created special installations, immersive real-world experiences, or inventory assets that add to the public space. Their innovative approach to the design and construction pushes the boundaries of what is possible for Out of Home campaigns and elevates the channel.
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This award recognises an outstanding individual who has greatly contributed to Field Work and Work, Health & Safety (WHS). This may include developing and implementing a safety solution, system, product, program or other measures that reduce the risk of work-related injury or improves the installation and maintenance of Outdoor assets.
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This award recognises individuals of legendary status within the Outdoor industry and whose achievements have inspired and motivated others. Hall of Fame inductees are regarded by their peers as industry icons, having demonstrated extraordinary leadership and made significant contributions to the industry’s success. Previous inductees include; Brian Tyquin (2022), Daphne McPhee (2022), Kelvin Whitford (2022), Ian Woods (2023), Pierce Cody (2023), Bill Cole (2023), Brendan Cook OAM (2024), Keith Forbes (2025), and Steve O'Connor (2025). A maximum of two nominees will be welcomed into the Hall of Fame each year and will be voted on by the OMA Board.

Criteria

• Demonstrated extraordinary leadership and achievement in the Outdoor industry.

• Made significant personal and professional contributions to the wider Outdoor industry.

• A minimum of 20 years’ industry service and participation.

Nomination forms are not accepted for the Hall of Fame, contact info@oma.org.au if you would like to put forward someone for consideration.

Note: Nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame are now closed.

Thank you for your submissions.