Ben Rees, Jamie Bell and Matthew O'Connell

Jamie Bell Recognised for Construction Excellence with APGA Jeff Shepherd Award

Nacap is proud to announce that Jamie Bell, Senior Superintendent, has been awarded the prestigious APGA Jeff Shepherd Construction Excellence Award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the pipeline construction industry.

This award celebrates leaders who demonstrate technical excellence, safety leadership, innovation and a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation. Jamie embodies all of these qualities through his hands-on leadership style and dedication to building both high-performing projects and high-performing people.

Jamie’s leadership has been instrumental in the successful delivery of complex projects including the Longford to Long Island Point Liquids Pipeline and the Northern Goldfields Interconnect Project. His ability to manage large-scale operations while maintaining exceptional standards of safety, quality and collaboration has earned him the trust and respect of clients, regulators and local communities.

“Jamie’s legacy is not only in the pipelines he has built, but in the people and practices he has shaped for the future of our industry,” said Ben Rees, Chief Operating Officer at Nacap. “We are confident that Jeff Shepherd himself would endorse Jamie’s selection as a worthy recipient of this award.”

The APGA Jeff Shepherd Construction Excellence Award honours the legacy of Jeff Shepherd and recognises individuals who set the benchmark in pipeline construction through excellence in leadership, safety, innovation and mentorship. Jamie Bell’s recognition reflects his lasting impact on the industry and his ongoing commitment to shaping its future.