Over the past 25 years, Kevin Covey and Covey Associates have been recognised numerous times for their high quality and innovative work and commitment to the industry by regional councils and industry bodies.

Key awards the team has received to date include:

Concrete Institute of Australia

Concrete Institute of Australia State Awards Qld Engineering Projects Category for a keystone wall system at Sandstone Lakes Estate

Australian Institute of Management (Sunshine Coast)

2011 Owner/Manager of the Year for Sunshine Coast region

(Former) Maroochy Shire Council – Award for Excellence

Subdivisions Category – “The Sanctuary”, Kiel Mountain
Environmental Conservation – “Dulong Highlands Estate”, Dulong
Town Planning – “Riverpoint Place”, Maroochydore (Covey Head Office Building)

(Former) Noosa Council – Excellence in Design Awards

Subdivision Category – “Noosa Parklands Estate Stage 4”, Tewantin
Subdivision Category – “Cudgerie Estate Stage 2”, Cooroy
Subdivision Category – “Noosa Banks Estate Stage 1”, Tewantin
Subdivision Category – “Cudgerie Estate Stages 5A & 5B”, Cooroy

UDIA – Awards for Excellence

Subdivision Category – “The Sanctuary”, Kiel Mountain
Subdivision Category – “Marcus Dunes”, Marcus Beach
Subdivision Category – “Sandstone Lakes Estate”, Ningi (nomination)
Environmental Category – “Sandstone Lakes Estate”, Ningi (nomination)

Healthy Waterways

In 2010 Kevin Covey and his team were recognised by Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the Healthy Waterways scheme for their innovative water sensitive urban design of a wetland/environmental precinct as an integral part of a master planned urban subdivision at Parklakes, Bli Bli. This forward-thinking project is now being used as a case study and example by many regional councils and other industry professionals within the development and property industries.