We’re all about bringing a fresh perspective to the sustainable future of the built environment and it’s the next generations who’ll be implementing and living the changes these new perspectives bring.
Our Future Green Leader (FGL) program makes our learning opportunities more accessible to professionals under 32, best of all it’s free to join. To help kickstart their sustainability career, we give our FGLs unique access to industry leaders and experts, arming them with the skills and networks to drive meaningful change in their own organisations.
Nominations for the Future Green Leader of the year award are now open
This award is designed to recognise young individuals who demonstrate a significant contribution to furthering the sustainable transformation of the built environment.
The winner will receive:
- A one year unlimited pass to all GBCA events and courses including our flagship conference TRANSFORM
- A speaking spot at Green Building Day 2025
- A one year free enrolment to the Green Star CPD program
- 3 x 1hr sessions of mentoring with an industry leader
- Recognition as Future Green Leader of the Year 2025 on the GBCA website and through GBCA email and social channels.
The top three finalists receive:
- A complimentary ticket to our flagship conference TRANSFORM 2025 on 19-20 March where the winner will be announced
- Recognition as a Future Green Leader of the year 2025 finalist on the GBCA website and through GBCA email and social channels
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria
- Submit your application by 9am Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 32 and registered as a Future Green Leader on your GBCA account to qualify.
- Your job title, organisation and contact details are up to date on your GBCA account.
Good luck!
Submit your application now!TRANSFORM 2025
Attend In-person or Virtually | Discounts for Future Green Leaders
Receive 30% off when you book with your Future Green Leader discount code* at checkout - TRANSFORMFGL
See further conference details on our TRANSFORM website.
* Register as a Future Green Leader on your GBCA account to qualify. Note the discount code cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.
Book nowMeet our previous Future Green Leader of the year awardees
Presented with invaluable professional development opportunities, previous winners have used the Future Green Leader of the year award to springboard their career in sustainability.
Congratulations to our 2024 recipient, Julian Loh, Sustainability Manager (Climate, Nature and Innovation), QIC
Julian joined QIC in May 2024 based in the Brisbane office. His role focuses on providing specialist support in decarbonisation, nature and innovation to QIC's Global Infrastructure portfolio companies and team. Previously, as the ESG Manager for Cromwell Property Group, Julian led the Global Net Zero Strategy, co-led the Group Sustainable Finance Framework to incentivise decarbonisation as well as the execution of Cromwell’s ESG Strategy.
Watch our interview with Julian
Why become a Future Green Leader?
| For you | For your employer |
|---|---|
| Fast track your leadership journey Gain skills to lead change Develop lasting networks of supportive peers Benefit from access to industry leaders Upskill with discounts on our courses and events Access to exclusive events and networking opportunities, specifically designed for FGLs Apply to become the Future Green Leader of the Year |
Develop driven, skilled leaders Equip leaders to drive innovation and change Foster a culture of growth and fresh perspective |
Join the FGL program
You can opt in to the FGL program when you create an account on our website, or when you edit your profile.
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