OMA Industry Awards: Finalists announced
The Outdoor Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 OMA Industry Awards, celebrating excellence in the Out of Home advertising industry. The awards will be presented at a gala event on May 7, 2026.
The announcement:
The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 OMA Industry Awards, recognising outstanding individuals, teams and organisations whose contributions continue to shape and strengthen Australia’s Out of Home (OOH) advertising industry.
Now in their 18th year, the OMA Industry Awards were established in 2008 to celebrate excellence across the Outdoor industry and acknowledge the dedication, innovation and leadership demonstrated by OMA members. The 2026 awards will be presented at a gala event at W Sydney on Thursday, 7 May.
This year’s finalists have been recognised across six award categories that reflect the diversity and depth of talent within the industry. Awards include:
Emerging Leader
Acknowledging the next generation of leaders and agents of change, this award recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional innovation, industry impact and a strong commitment to shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Excellence in Field Work and WHS
Honouring individuals who have made a significant contribution to Field Work and Work Health & Safety (WHS), including the development or implementation of systems, solutions or programs that improve safety, reduce risk and enhance the installation and maintenance of outdoor assets.
Excellence in Innovation
Recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to innovative practices, including workforce initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Excellence in Design and Construction
Awarded to a team or company that has delivered exceptional design and construction outcomes through special installations, immersive real-world experiences or inventory assets that enhance public spaces and push creative boundaries.
Outstanding Service
Recognising individuals in each state, who have delivered superior service and results for the advancement of the OOH industry over a minimum of 10 years.
Rising Star
Celebrating early-career professionals with five years’ experience or less, the Rising Star is a state-based award recognising individuals viewed by their peers as outstanding contributors and future leaders of the OOH industry.
The finalists for the 2026 OMA Industry Awards include:
Emerging Leader
Alison Powell Head of Agency Bishopp
Aidan Price Group Sales Director – Agency GoTransit
Adele Rose Group Manager – Audience & Data Products JCDecaux
Fleur Barlow Group Manager – Product Strategy & Brand JCDecaux
Cassandra Nott-Want Senior Commercial Manager QLD oOh!media
Gabrielle Rich Group Business Director – Direct & Boutique Agencies oOh!media
Nick Crowe VIC Sales Director – Independent & Direct QMS
Toyah McMillan Group Sales Manager VMO
Excellence in Field Work & WHS
Paige Cockbain Operations Manager GoTransit
Sujith Reddy Project Manager – OOH Hanlon Industries
Gavin Lampe Assets Manager JCDecaux
Neini Tuipulotu Field Service Manager QMS
Raphael Owen Director of Digital Solutions VMO
Excellence in Innovation
Krystal Dukas Chief People and ESG Officer Big Screen Video
Alex Rog POLY Strategy & Creative Director oOh!media
Nick Neville Head of Product Development oOh!media
Fabian Mora Lead 3D Designer QMS
Tennille Burt Chief Marketing Officer QMS
Excellence in Design & Construction
Sydney Airport Development Oliver Smith (Commercial Director JCDecaux
Product Development Team Product Development Team oOh!media
POA Operations Team Declan Carnes (Chief Operations Officer) POA
The Emporium Melbourne Steve Tuite, Project Officer & Sara Lappage, Chief Operating Officer Vicinity Centres & QMS
VMO Operations Team VMO Operations Team VMO
Outstanding Service
Brett Delaney CEO Big Screen Video
Paul Ellery CEO Big Screen Video
Ben Allman VP – Platform Sales BroadSign
Goran Tosevski National Technical Services Manager JCDecaux
Ronnie Navani Founder/CEO Multicultural Outdoor
David Lovatt Planning & Development Director oOh!media
Ivan Gridchin Head of Sales Enablement & Product Operations oOh!media
Kelly Ainley Network Operations & Assets Performance Director oOh!media
Michael Overington State Operative Leader oOh!media
Mitch James CEO POA
Geoff Noonan General Manager – QLD QMS
Tim Murphy Chief Sales Officer QMS
Rising Star
Nellie Thomas Senior Sales Coordinator Bishopp
Brooke Hindmarsh Marketing Lead GoTransit
Ben Lloyd Project Manager Hanlon Industries
Chang Weng Data Operations Manager JCDecaux
Gustav Houston Account Manager JCDecaux
Jessica Allan Client Strategy Specialist JCDecaux
Jorjha Unwin Vickery Senior Business Manager oOh!media
Malcolm Bennett Senior Business Manager oOh!media
Natalya Gonsalves Business Executive oOh!media
Oliver Castle Business Manager – International oOh!media
Tiana Passelli Campaign Executive oOh!media
Tyler Claassen Senior Business Manager oOh!media
Ruby Meers Creative Strategist oOh!media
Izi Bird Account Manager QMS
Jimmy Biddulph Senior Account Manager QMS
Whitney Portwine Account Manager QMS
Caitlyn Deeble Account Manager VMO
Rhianna Heatley Senior Account Manager VMO
Meanwhile, two individuals will be inducted into the OMA Hall of Fame, recognising industry icons whose careers and achievements have inspired others and contributed significantly to the long-term success of OOH media.
The awards dinner will follow the 2026 OMA Industry Conference. The conference is open to all individuals in the out of home industry.
