Awards

The National Conference Dinner plays host to the 2026 FTMA Awards, where we celebrate our great innovative and resilient industry. There are a number of awards presented throughout the night including the Clive Martella Service to Industry Award, the FTMA Community Award, the Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award and the Recognition of Service Awards. In 2026, we will be introducing a new Industry Icon award, honouring someone who has left a lasting mark on Australia’s timber frame and truss industry.

Clive Martella Service to Industry Award

Clive Martella was an esteemed FTMA Australia Board Member and Director of MB Prefab Framing in Geelong. Beyond his impactful professional role, Clive was a cornerstone of the FTMA Board, driving the establishment of the National Association and serving as a director throughout his tenure.

His passing in 2016 left a void not easily filled, prompting the creation of the Clive Martella Service to Industry Award in his honour. This award is our way of continuing Clive’s legacy, recognizing those who echo his unfaltering commitment, authenticity, and inherent passion for the frame and truss industry. In this way, we uplift and perpetuate the values Clive championed, safeguarding his enduring impact on our industry.

The Clive Martella Service to Industry Award stands as a testament to Clive’s enduring legacy, honouring those who emulate his dedication, sincerity, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of the frame and truss industry. This esteemed award recognises individuals who, like Clive, have tirelessly driven innovation and growth in our industry, while always being there to lend a helping hand to others. Its recipients are those who have demonstrated exceptional honesty, hard work, and a desire to see the industry flourish.

By recognising the extraordinary efforts of individuals within our industry, we continue to uplift the values Clive stood for and further the collective progress of our industry.

Past winners of this prestigious award include Reg Owen, Jim Cheney, Tom Donohue and George Prothero.

Nominations for the Clive Martella Service to Industry Award will open in 2026.

Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award

The inception of the Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award was born out of a profound personal tragedy, yet it transformed into a compelling force for positive change within the timber frame and truss industry. Moved by the loss of Jackson Kidd, a vibrant individual whose life ended far too soon due to the struggles with mental health, his parents Dean and Tammy Kidd worked alongside FTMA to create a lasting legacy in his honour.

We envisioned an award that would not only serve as a perpetual tribute to Jackson’s memory but also act as a catalyst for eradicating the stigma around mental health issues in the workplace. Together, we launched an accolade that emphasised the critical importance of mental health awareness and support. The Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award thus emerged as a beacon of hope, encouraging companies to prioritise the mental well-being of their employees as much as their physical safety.

The Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award is about recognising what our wonderful frame and truss fabricators are doing to support all their staff and themselves, in providing a workplace that encourages and implements connection, positive relationships, and most importantly, prioritising wellbeing.

You don’t have to invest a million dollars into staff wellbeing to make a difference in peoples’ lives. This award is about recognising a consistent practice in supporting staff to feel valued, and cared about, with whatever life throws at them. We want to recognise and truly acknowledge businesses that make this a priority.

The inaugural winners of this award were AAA Advanced Trusses who have made a profound impact in the realm of mental health within the workplace.

Nominations for the Jackson Kidd Wellbeing Award will open in 2026.

FTMA Community Award

The FTMA Community Award is an award and aims to highlight and celebrate the vital role that businesses play within their local communities. As a leading industry body, we believe it is paramount to encourage, motivate, and reward our members who go above and beyond in their community engagements. Through their active involvement, these businesses foster a sense of unity, drive societal progression and bring about tangible, lasting change on a local level – advantages that extend far beyond the profits of their operations.

The significance of businesses immersing themselves in their communities cannot be overstated. Businesses that dedicate time and resources toward community involvement are not only building stronger relationships with customers but are also contributing to the overall quality of life within these communities. They often become catalysts for community development, stimulating local economies, supporting educational initiatives, and promoting social well-being.

Recognising these efforts with the FTMA Community Award echoes our commitment to societal progress, ethical business practices, and the fostering of a supportive and inclusive industry culture.

Nominations for the FTMA Community Award will open in 2026.

FTMA Employee Recognition of Service Awards

The FTMA Employee Recognition of Service Awards are a prestigious celebration of commitment and dedication within our sector. This initiative recognises those loyal employees who have offered over a decade of their skills and expertise to the same employer.

Awards will be presented to individuals who have served for 10, 15, 20, or even 25+ years, marking their extraordinary devotion at the 2026 National Conference.

In 2026, we will put out the call to FTMA Members to help us identify these outstanding individuals by simply completing a form, listing the dedicated employees who have been part of their team for over a decade.

Those who can’t attend the conference will still be acknowledged and have their awards sent to them. Together, let’s celebrate longevity and loyalty in our industry!