The ATA has announced it has opened nominations for its technical and training awards along with its newly announced National Sustainability Award,
The industry association says its awards will be presented its annual Technology and Maintenance Conference, which is set to take place on on 14 October this year.
It says that the awards are now open for self or external nomination including, the Craig Roseneder Award for Technical and Maintenance Excellence, sponsored by Castrol, the TRUCK TECH Training Excellence Award, supported by new ATA sponsor Truck Tech and the new National Sustainability Award, sponsored by Michelin Australia.
“The ATA’s technical, sustainability and training awards honour the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who keep the industry running behind the scenes,” ATA Chair Mark Parry said.
“We can all learn from their commitment to innovation and to getting the details right, day after day, as our trucks deliver Australia’s freight.”
The ATA says that the Craig Roseneder Award for Technical and Maintenance Excellence recognises an individual who demonstrates technical excellence and outstanding maintenance skills within the workshop environment.
it says that previous winners include some of the industry’s most respected workshop professionals, including Scott Gardiner of Australia Post, John Jenkin of Tatiara Truck and Trailers and Shane Pendergast of Air Brake Systems.
The ATA says that the Truck Tech Training Excellence Award recognises trucking operators that demonstrate a commitment to strengthening their safety culture through training, development and workplace practices.
The ATA tells us that Truck Tech is a new sponsor for this award, and is claimed to be Australia’s leading heavy vehicle maintenance management and repair company for fleets of over 50 vehicles.
“Without trucking, Australia stops, and our industry keeps the nation’s economy moving while ensuring our roads are safe,” said Barry Saad, the co-founder and CEO of Truck Tech.
“We’re delighted to support the Truck Tech Training Excellence Award to celebrate the operators who invest in their most valuable asset: their people,” Saad said.
The new National Sustainability Award, sponsored by Michelin Australia, is making its debut in this year’s ATA award lineup, and will recognise trucking operators who have a demonstrated commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
Jennifer Kwong, Michelin Australia’s Oceania commercial director for B2B said that the company is proud to support the Sustainability Award because the future of transport must be built on long term responsibility.
“By recognising businesses that put sustainability at the centre of their operations and show leadership in future focused, responsible practices, we help encourage the entire industry to find a better way forward,” said Kwong .
Michelin claims that it has been pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, building toward a future as a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences.
the company added that its ‘All Sustainable’ approach places people, profit and planet at the heart of its growth model, saying that it ensures that sustainability is embedded in every decision.
“Michelin is focused on reducing its environmental footprint and supporting a safer, more efficient and sustainable future for the road transport industry,” Kwong said.
The ATA says that nominations for the three awards close at 11pm AEST on Sunday 16 August, with award winners to be announced at the Awards Dinner, in Melbourne on 14 October 2026 as part of the its TMC 26.
The ATA says that on the night it will also announce the recipient of the Castrol Industry Achievement Award, which honours an individual or organisation who has developed and implemented new technologies or designed procedures to improve the industry’s safety, efficiency or productivity.
