Dr Alan Whittle is the deserving recipient of the 2008 Standards Australia Outstanding Service Award. The award is presented to an individual “who has made significant contributions to standardisation and who has demonstrated outstanding service in enabling Standards Australia to attain the objectives for which it was founded – to enrich the quality of life of all Australians”. Alan’s 25 years of dedication to plastics pipe standards was acknowledged at a ceremony on March 30 in Sydney where Standards Australia presented him with their highest award - the selection committee was unanimous in their selection. During his introductory remarks John Castles also added that aside from his achievements relating to the development of standards Alan’s nomination was widely supported by multiple Project and Relationship Managers from within Standards Australia further indicating the level of respect for Alan in the standards arena.

Alan currently represents PIPA on Australian Standards Committees PL-021 (Chairman), PL-006, PL-045,CH-034, EL-004-02, SF-016, WS-002, WS-010, WS-014 (+4 subcommittees) WS-020, WS-031 and represents Australia on the ISO TC138 committee.

Congratulations on a job very well done.



Alan after receiving his award with Standards Australia CEO John Tucker (left) and
Chairman of Standards Australia John Castles AM (right).