You’re
Invited!
Join us for the 39th
annual PIA Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence Gala Dinner – an unforgettable evening celebrating almost four decades of
excellence in the planning profession.
On the night, we’ll announce the winners of the 2025 PIA Queensland Awards for Planning
Excellence, alongside industry peers, colleagues, and
leaders who continue to shape Queensland’s planning future.
Held on the eve of World
Town Planning Day, this prestigious celebration is a
highlight of the planning calendar.
Welcome back our brilliant MC, Sharyn Ghidella
— bringing warmth, professionalism, and her trademark engaging style and grace
to the stage.
About Sharyn Ghidella
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Beloved and veteran TV news presenter Sharyn Ghidella brings her 39 years of experience back to the network where her career began. Since September 2024, Sharyn has presented Queensland’s 10 News First bulletin from the network’s Brisbane studios. The Bulletin provides Queenslanders with even more local content, keeping them informed about the issues that matter to them, both home and overseas.
Sharyn is a well-respected journalist and presenter with almost four decades experience in the media. She has presented the 7NEWS’ 6pm bulletin Monday – Friday across Queensland alongside Max Futcher and has been with the Seven Network for more than 17 years.
A versatile presenter, Sharyn has anchored network coverage of major events such as the Iraq war, Cyclone Larry, Brisbane Flooding, Royal Tours, Commonwealth Games, the Daniel Morcombe and Baden-Clay trials and Steve Irwin’s memorial.
Sharyn is passionate about the local community and is an ambassador for several charities including the Allison Baden Clay Foundation, RBWH Foundation and Kokoda Track Foundation.
Sharyn has previously sat on the Board of the Queensland Theatre Company and has held ambassadorial roles for charities such as Variety, The Children’s Charity, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the Queensland Firebirds Netball team. She has also been a Patron of Community Access Respite Services, which provided support for the disabled.
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Don’t miss this night of recognition, celebration, and connection – secure your place today!
Registrations close 22 October 2025

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