With all the finalists revealed, now’s the time to secure your ticket/s for the 2024 HVIA National Awards to be held at a gala dinner on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the world-class Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Last year’s event attracted over 200 industry figures, from key decision makers to an impressive number of up-and-coming young apprentices and future industry leaders, as well as high-profile political leaders such as Nationals’ Senator, Bridget McKenzie, and Liberal Member For Wright, Scott Buchholz.
Featuring an evening of great food, drinks and entertainment, the 2024 HVIA Gala Awards Dinner will celebrate the achievements of the nation’s heavy vehicle industry. Tickets for the 2024 HVIA Awards can be purchased here.
Uniquely, HVIA’s annual National Gala Awards celebrate leadership, talent and innovation in the Australian heavy vehicle industry across six award categories.
Community Leadership Award
> Eurocold
> Krueger
> Volvo Group Australia (UD Trucks Australia) (x2)
Apprentice Technician of the Year Award
> Rochelle Magnussen – Brisbane Isuzu (Qld)
> Angus McDonald – Penske Australia (WA)
> Thallon Peters – Western Truck Group (Qld)
> Lachlan Reeves – Brown & Hurley (NSW)
> Ronen Statham – Penske Australia (Qld)
Product Innovation Award
> Eurocold
> PT Blueboys
> SAF-Holland – SAF TRAKr E-axle
> Team Global Express
Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
> Toby Newcombe – Cummins South Pacific (Tamworth NSW)
> Adam Pearsall – Cummins South Pacific (Mildura VIC)
> Samantha Santi (pictured above) – Cummins South Pacific (Newcastle NSW)
Safety Innovation Award
> MAHA Australia
> National Transport Insurance
> WHG Telematics
Apprentice Trailer & Body Builder of the Year
> Samantha Hall – The Drake Group (Qld)
> Danny Spurr – Freighter Group (Vic)
> Anthony Xavier – Cooler (Qld)