Industry Awards

Celebrating excellence and
innovation across the industry.

Highlighting the people and organisations setting new benchmarks for performance and professionalism.

WSAA Industry Awards

Celebrating excellence across Australia’s window shading industry.

The WSAA Industry Awards recognise outstanding contributions across the window shading sector, from product innovation and sustainability to community engagement and retail excellence.

Held every three years alongside SuperExpo in June, the program celebrates the businesses and individuals helping to strengthen the industry, raise standards, and shape its future.

Key Dates

The inaugural WSAA Industry Awards will be held on 11 June 2026 at The Star, Gold Coast, during the WSAA’s triennial gala dinner.

This prestigious evening coincides with our trade show event and offers a unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and honour excellence across the industry.

Entries Close

2 April 2026

Finalists Announced

May 2026

Winners Announced

11 June 2026

Entering the 2029 Awards

Entries for the next WSAA Industry Awards will open ahead of the 2029 Gala Dinner.

When they do, submissions are managed through our dedicated online platform — members select a category, answer a tailored set of questions, and upload supporting documents, imagery, or videos. All entries are reviewed by an independent judging panel, with winners announced and presented live on the night. Details will be announced in late 2028. Members will be notified by email when entries open.

Congratulations to our 2026 WSAA Award winners

The inaugural WSAA Industry Awards were held on 11 June 2026 at The Star, Gold Coast, during the WSAA's triennial Gala Dinner at SuperExpo. Winners were selected by an independent judging panel from entries submitted across the industry.

Ricky Richards

Community Impact Award

Louvolite

Product Sustainability Award

Louvretec Australia

Product Innovation Award

Verosol Australia

Wholesale Manufacturing Excellence Award

Delux Blinds

Independent Retailer of the Year Award

Pinz

SuperExp2026 Best Stand Award (Small)

Somfy Australia

SuperExpo2026 Best Stand Award (Large)

WSAA 2026

Industry Award Winners

Past Winners

As this is the inaugural WSAA Industry Awards program, we look forward to recognising our first group of winners in June 2026.

Check back after the event to view the full list of category winners.

The Hall of Fame

The WSAA Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made an enduring impact on the Australian window shading industry.

Established in 1999, this honour is awarded during the year of the SuperExpo to individuals who have demonstrated long-term leadership, contribution, and innovation in the field.

Eligibility

Nominees must either be currently in the industry and a current financial member of the WSAA, or recently retired from the industry and held WSAA/BMAA membership for 10 years or more.

Criteria

Nominees must have given outstanding service and/or have contributed significantly to the industry, with any volunteering work for the Association also taken into consideration.

Nominees should demonstrate a history of:

  • Prolonged industry experience and a record of achievement.
  • High integrity and professional respect within the industry.
  • Contribution to product innovation or the introduction of new technologies or practices.
  • Active and voluntary involvement in WSAA/BMAA activities.
  • Promotion of the industry’s reputation and public awareness.
  • Investment in workforce development, skills training or mentoring.
  • Charitable contributions or broader community service beyond the industry.

Hall of Fame Inductees

2026

Tony Cassar (formerly Victory Curtains & Blinds), Robert Mayer (formerly Somfy Australia)

2023

Tony Politis (formerly Hunter Douglas), Dr Ibrahim Elassaad (CW Products), Bruce Turner (Wynstan)

2019

Christopher Nolan (Nolan Group), Tony de Maaijer (Ziptrak)

2016

Frank Cairns (Decor Blinds Australia Pty Ltd)

2015

Robert Bailey (Bailey Blinds)

2014

Peter Meyer (Blinds by Peter Meyer)

2013

Ross Emms (Ireland Blinds), Peter Hartland (Hartlands Blinds), Carmelo Licciardi (Rollease Acmeda), Kristine Brown (Decor Blinds), Ron Bayley (Ozroll)

2010

Joe Turner (Image Blinds)

2007

Claudette Shakespeare (Helioscreen), Tass Zorbas (Sharatan Wholesalers)

2004

Gerald Saltman (Hunter Douglas),
Albert Walmsley (Westral Home Improvements)

2001

Bill Young (Windsor Products)

1999

Matti Ruonala (Uniline)

Other WSAA
Industry Awards

Lifetime Recognition Award

2026

Life Membership

2023

Lifetime Recognition Award

2016

Award of Excellence

2007

Directors Award

2007