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A.G. Coombs Named Finalist in 2026 ARBS Industry Excell...
A.G. Coombs has been named a finalist in the Major Project Excellence category at the 2026 ARBS Industry Excellence Awards, recognising its contributi...
July 3, 2019

L to R; Karl Procter, Philip Partridge, Ash Prakash, Justin Stroebel and Stanley Hewett-Metuatini
This year five young A.G. Coombs employees were recognised as finalists in three categories with three going on to win their categories.
| The Award Finalists Included: | The Award Winners were: |
| Engineering Support Award Ash Prakash Karl Proctor |
Engineering Support Award Ash Prakash |
| Young Leader – On Site Trades Award Justin Stroebel Stanley Hewitt-Metuatini |
Young Leader – On Site Trades Award Justin Stroebel |
| Apprentice of the Year Award Philip Partridge |
Apprentice of the Year Award Philip Partridge |
A.G. Coombs congratulates the finalists and winners in all AMCA Award categories.
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