On behalf of our international judging panel (representing Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia), we are absolutely thrilled to announce the official results of this year's competition.

Please join us in celebrating the brilliant minds of our quantity surveying community!

The Winner:

W.M.P.M. Bandara (IQSSL)

Note: As our winner is from the host nation of Sri Lanka, the Iwata judges have agreed to award an alternative cash prize of AUD 1,000.00!

Certificate of Commendation:

Unathi Matoti (ASAQS)

Samankula Jothirathnage Lakshika Madhushani (IQSSL)

A massive congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who submitted their insightful essays this year. Your dedication keeps driving our industry forward!

We look forward to celebrating further at the next PAQS Annual Congress in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from August 21st – 25th, 2026!  

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