The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia National Awards, recognising outstanding people, businesses and initiatives from across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.
This year’s finalists showcase the breadth of capability across the industry – from product and safety innovation to sustainability, workforce development and community leadership, alongside an outstanding group of apprentices building their careers across the industry’s key trade pathways.
The winners will be revealed at the 2026 HVIA National Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday, December 3 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets are now on sale here.
Across the categories, this year’s nominations highlighted businesses solving practical industry problems, investing in their people and communities, developing new technology and creating pathways for the next generation.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s awards, and particularly to the following finalists.
The Awards Finalists
Sustainability Initiative Award
- Cooler – Electric Ute Refrigeration System
- go EV – Linfox BevChain Laverton North Heavy-Electric-Truck Charging Solution
- Protran Solutions – Sunswap Endurance
- Zenobē Australia – Mascot Electric Vehicle Charging Hub
Read more about Sustainability Initiative Award finalists
Safety Innovation Award
- CMV Truck & Bus – Roadside Breakdown Safety System
- Redcat Industries – Linked Wheel Nut Indicator
- Toll Group – Purpose-Built Low-Profile Beverage Delivery Vehicles
- Volvo Group Australia – Hydraulic Press Ballistic Curtains
Read more about Safety Innovation Award finalists
Community Leadership Award
- Australian Tyre Traders – Truck Week Community BBQs
- Cummins South Pacific – Climate Action Schools 2025 Student Program
- Mack Trucks Australia – TIACS Partnership
- Penske Australia – Soldier On Partnership
- Royans – Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds BBQ – Truck Week 2026
- Volvo Trucks Australia – Foodbank NSW & ACT Partnership
- WHG Telematics – Truckin’ Together
Read more about Community Leadership Award finalists
Product Innovation Award
- Jamieson – Automated Discharge Control
- KIRIN Industries – ALLYPAN
- Protran Solutions – Sunswap Endurance Battery-Electric TRU
- Volvo Trucks Australia – First Australian-Manufactured Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
- WHG Technologies – AssetIQ-730 Intelligent Trailer Platform
Read more about Product Innovation Award finalists
Industry Leadership in Workforce Development Award
- AMA Group – Recar Brisbane/Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs – Workforce Development Program
- Drake Trailers – Workforce Development Framework
- Team Global Express – Women in Transport and Workforce Development
- Volvo Trucks Australia – Iron Women
Read more about Industry Leadership in Workforce Development Award finalists
Industry Workforce Champion Award
- Geoffrey Franklin – Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs
- Noel Wakley – Recar / Wales Heavy Vehicle Repairs
Read more about Industry Workforce Champion Award finalists
Apprentice of the Year Awards
Nine apprentices have been selected as finalists across the Heavy Vehicle Technician, Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing and Heavy Vehicle Specialist Trades apprentice categories. The winner of each trade pathway will also be considered for the overall HVIA Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year Award.
- Damon Baker – Volvo Group Australia
- Nathan Comitti – Cummins South Pacific
- Josh Compton – Volvo Group Australia
- Diesel Davis – IVECO Brisbane
- Trent Horrex – Penske Australia
- Zeb Jewell – Volvo Group Australia
- Shanay Jonker – Drake Trailers
- Andrew Ouranios – Scania Australia
- Clancy Reberger – Drake Trailers
Meet the 2026 Apprentice of the Year finalists
Winners Revealed December 3
The winners of the 2026 HVIA National Awards will be announced at the HVIA National Awards Gala Dinner at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday, December 3.
The Gala Dinner brings the industry together to recognise the people, businesses and ideas making a difference across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.
Congratulations to every 2026 finalist – and we look forward to celebrating with you in Brisbane.
Book your tickets to the 2026 HVIA National Awards Gala Dinner here.