HVIA Awards: Transforming Careers
With applications for the 2026 HVIA Industry Awards now open, it is the perfect time to celebrate last year’s exceptional winners. A major highlight from 2025 was Kate Evans from Cummins, who took home the Workforce Champion Award.
HVIA Awards: Apprentice Wows Judges
Joshua McNicol from Tefco was a crowd favourite, taking out the Vehicle Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year award (sponsored by Wurth) at the 2025 HVIA National Awards.
Nominations Open For 2026 HVIA Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 HVIA National Awards, and HVIA is inviting members to put forward the people, teams, projects and initiatives in their businesses that deserve national recognition.
Awards Recognise Cutting Edge Training
With a 20-year apprenticeship program, ‘SMART’ goals for all staff, and a state-of-the-art training facility at Derrimut, CMV Truck & Bus has built a scalable model for developing workforce capability.
HVIA Awards Recognise Safety Innovation
A topic close to the heart of anyone in the heavy vehicle industry is safety. This is why we celebrate the 2025 HVIA National Awards Safety Innovation Award winner, Volvo Trucks Australia.
Celebrating Community Leadership
HVIA is showcasing the 2025 HVIA National Awards Community Leadership Award winner in the hope that it inspires others to act on this critical front – and for those that are already doing so, nominate for the upcoming 2026 awards program!
HVIA Awards: Unlocking 2025 Winners
In a new series, HVIA’s Chief Engineer Rachel Michaud takes a sneak peek at what got the 2025 Product Innovation Award winner Airtec over the line in our most competitive award categories.
HVIA Apprentice Of Year Finalists Revealed
In 2025, HVIA’s National Awards will shine a spotlight on the rising stars of Australia’s heavy vehicle sector, recognising excellence across three distinct trade pathways: Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice of the Year; Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year; and Heavy Vehicle Specialist Trades Apprentice of the Year.
Judging Underway for Record-Breaking HVIA Awards
The judging is now well underway for a record number of entries in the 2025 Heavy Vehicle Industry National Awards.
Act Now! Awards Nominations Close Aug 8
Time is fast running out to nominate for HVIA’s prestigious National Awards, which provide a powerful platform to promote your achievements (and in some cases your innovative products) not only to peers and partners but a wider national audience.
Exciting Expansion For HVIA Awards In 2025
The HVIA National Awards feature several exciting new categories in 2025, celebrating excellence, leadership and innovation across all sectors of the industry, including suppliers, operators, employers and employees.
HVIA Awards Draw Record Crowd
A record 270 people attended the prestigious 2024 HVIA National Awards Gala Dinner held last night to celebrate the heavy vehicle industry’s great achievers and achievements over the past 12 months