We’re proud of the people, projects and services that make a difference across Redlands Coast.
From delivering better services and creating great places to finding new ways to support our community, the work of our people is recognised by industry and professional organisations.
These awards celebrate the expertise, commitment and collaboration behind the services our community relies on every day.
2025
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)
LGx Awards for Excellence in Local Government Communication 2025
• Best Communications Campaign (External) – The Wedding Era – Redlands Coast Style social media campaign
Sea Otter Australia
Land Managers Awards for Excellence in Recreation 2025
• Excellence in Community Engagement Award – Trailcare Volunteer Initiative
2023
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)
Alison Woolla Memorial Award for Local Leadership in Preventing Domestic and Family Violence 2023
• Winner – recognised for advocacy and leadership in preventing domestic and family violence (DFV)
Local Government Managers Australia Queensland (LGMA)
Awards for Excellence 2023
• Workplace Wellbeing Award – Wellbeing Through Adventure
Environmental Health Australia
Environmental Health Excellence Awards 2023
• Environmental Health Team of the Year
2022
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA)
National Awards of Excellence 2022
• Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award – Eastern Escarpment Experience
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) Queensland
Regional Awards of Excellence 2022
• Winner, Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award – Eastern Escarpment Experience
• Commendation, Park of the Year Award – Revitalisation of Raby Esplanade Park
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA Queensland)
Excellence Awards 2022
• Projects ($2 million-$5 million) – Minjerribah Panorama Coastal Walk Stage 1
2021
Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)
Excellence Awards 2021
• Best Diversity and Inclusion Program – Indigenous Cultural Awareness: Look, Listen and Understand On Country
Japan World Tourism Film Festival
Tourism Film Awards 2021
• Best Cultural Tourism Award – Redlands Coast on Quandamooka Country tourism video
Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA)
Annual Awards 2021
• Gold Award – Redland City Council Annual Report 2019-2020
2020
Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA)
Annual Awards 2020
• Gold Award – Redland City Council Annual Report 2018-2019
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)
Awards for Excellence 2020
• Finalist, Collaboration Category – Redlands Coast Place Brand
2019
Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF)
Awards 2019
• Winner, Queensland Government Award for Outdoor Places and Spaces – Bayview Conservation Area Upgrade
• Shared Winner, Outdoors Queensland Distinguished Achievers Award – Excellence in outdoor recreation facilities
Get Ready Queensland
Resilient Australia Awards 2019
• Joint Winner, Local Government Award – Community Champions Program
• National Highly Commended Award – Community Champions Program
Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA)
Annual Awards 2019
• Bronze Award – Redland City Council Annual Report
2018
Museums Australia
Museum and Gallery Publication Design Awards (MAPDA) 2018
• Winner, Small Exhibition Catalogue Category – Redland Art Gallery 2019 Exhibitions and Events Booklet
2017
Local Government Mutual (LGM Queensland)
Liability Risk Management Excellence Award 2017
• Excellence Award – Recognised for commitment to risk management and continuous improvement
2016
Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF)
Awards 2016
• Winner – Enhancing the Visitor Experience Program and Redlands Track Park
2015
Resilient Australia Awards
Resilient Australia Awards 2015
• Winner – Redland City Disaster Management Plan (online interactive disaster planning tool)
2014
Planning Institute of Australia
Excellence in Public Engagement and Community Planning Awards 2014
• Commendation – Waterfront precinct community engagement project
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
Wildcard State Awards 2014
• Winner – Priority Development Area projects
Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA)
Awards for Excellence 2014
• Excellence in Teamwork Award
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Queensland Tourism Awards 2014
• Silver Award, Excellence in Food Tourism – Redlands IndigiScapes
2013
Healthy Waterways
Healthy Waterways Awards 2013
• Winner – recognition for sustainable water management and environmental practices
2012
Keep Australia Beautiful
National Sustainable Cities Awards 2012
• Environmental Innovation and Protection Award
Queensland Tourism Awards
Queensland Tourism Awards 2012
• Winner, Local Government Award for Tourism
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland
Sustainable Cities Awards 2012
• Queensland's Most Sustainable City
Planning Institute of Australia
Planning Awards 2012
• Best Planning Ideas Award – Child and youth-friendly city planning tools
2011
Australasian Fleet Management Association
National Fleet Safety Awards 2011
• National Fleet Safety Award
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland
Sustainable Cities Awards 2011
• Winner, Litter Prevention Category
• Winner, Environmental Innovation and Protection Category
• Winner, Water Conservation Category
2010
Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland
Sustainable Cities Awards 2010
• Queensland's Most Sustainable City
Keep Australia Beautiful
National Sustainable Cities Awards 2010
• Community Action and Partnerships Award