NatRoad Awards
The annual NatRoad Awards, presented at the National Conference Gala Dinner recognise those in the industry who are making a difference. Nominate a mate or a fellow worker to acknowledge their contribution to your workplace and the industry.
Professional Driver of the Year Award
This Award recognises the achievements of a driver and acknowledge the professionalism with which they carry out their work, in particular an exemplary safety performance, commitment to excellence, customer service and who has worked to promote the industry as a whole.
Sponsored by NTI
Youth Employee of the Year Award
This Award recognises an inspirational young professional (30 years and under) working in any part of the road transport industry. If a young team member has performed beyond your expectations, made a contribution to your business or brought a new way of thinking, nominate them today.
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Excellence in Operational Support of the Year Award
This Award recognises an individual with a demonstrated commitment to the road transport industry and outstanding customer service, whose positive approach, enthusiasm towards their job and demonstrated leadership potential, reflects positively on them, their employer and the toad transport industry as a whole.
Sponsored by NTI
Ted Pickering Memorial Award
The prestigious Ted Pickering Memorial Award is awarded each year to an individual for their outstanding contribution to the Australian Road Transport Industry.
First awarded in 2012, this award was named after one of the founding members of the National Transport Federation – Ted Pickering. Ted was an icon of the industry and a true gentleman. Universally liked and respected for his honesty, integrity, ethics and overall commitment to the industry. The Ted Pickering Memorial Award is selected by the NatRoad Executive Team and awarded at the NatRoad Conference Gala Dinner.
2023 Winners
Professional Driver of the Year Award – Dennis Harding
Youth Employee of the Year Award – Stephanie Arpasi
Excellence in Operational Support of the Year Award – Shane Pendergast
Ted Pickering Memorial Award – Carol Single (pictured)