The award recognises the individual who best exhibits the most outstanding performance, leadership and greatest contribution to advance infrastructure sustainability in Australia. <\/p>\n
Since joining AECOM\u2019s Perth team in 2008, Dr O\u2019Mara, Associate Director \u2013 Sustainability and Climate Change, has been an active member of ISCA and the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC). <\/p>\n
Currently AECOM\u2019s Assessor for Gateway WA \u2013 Western Australia\u2019s largest road project \u2013 and a Verifier for infrastructure projects seeking ratings, Dr O\u2019Mara continues to coordinate and support local ISCA events in Western Australia, and is supporting the delivery of Infrastructure Sustainability Foundation training she helped to develop.<\/p>\n
She also recently facilitated the inaugural Asian Regional Workshop in Korea, helping participants from several Asian countries share approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel very honoured to have been nominated amongst such an esteemed group that includes people who have inspired me throughout my journey,\u201d Dr O\u2019Mara said upon receiving her award.<\/p>\n
\u201cEncouraging and developing infrastructure sustainably is important if we want to continue to pursue economic development while enhancing our society and preserving our natural environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFor me it is rewarding to work on and hear about businesses and projects working towards this goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAECOM Chief Executive \u2013 Australia New Zealand, Lara Poloni, said Dr O\u2019Mara\u2019s ISCA award reflected AECOM\u2019s long-term commitment to embedding sustainability into all aspects of its work with clients.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAs a founding member of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, AECOM has been amongst leaders in embedding sustainability into major infrastructure projects for over 10 years,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cKatrina\u2019s award is just recognition of her and her team\u2019s tireless efforts to work with clients to pursue a whole-of-life approach to embedding sustainability principles within infrastructure projects,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe implementation of performance indicators for sustainability guides our Sustainability Policy as we provide sustainable solutions for our clients and communities in creative and innovative ways.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
AECOM was also nominated for the Organisational Leadership in Infrastructure Sustainability Award, won by Main Roads WA, with whom AECOM is working on the Gateway WA project. <\/p>\n