Celebrating Industry Excellence

The Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice of the Year Award is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated advanced ability as they undergo their apprenticeship in a discipline related to heavy vehicle service or repair. 

The award celebrates technical mastery and diagnostic excellence in vehicle systems, reflecting the evolving role of technicians in modern transport solutions.

The  award honours final-year and graduating technicians working across the heavy vehicle industry for dealerships, OEM’s, operators and other HVIA member companies.

*** The category winner  will also be considered for the HVIA Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year Award ***

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZE

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will:

• be recognised at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• receive a trophy and a certificate,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice of the Year is an employer-nominated award.

• The nominee must be:

  • the employee of a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

  • in the final stage of their apprenticeship
  • or has been or will be signed off in the 2025 calendar year
• Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.
• We strongly encourage including:
  
  • Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
  • Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.
  • These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION QUESTIONS

1. Why are you nominating this apprentice? A brief overview of the apprentice’s background, growth, and why they stand out.
2. How has the nominee demonstrated outstanding technical aptitude in their trade?
3. How does the nominee contribute to a positive team environment?
4. How does the nominee demonstrate professionalism and a growth mindset?
5. What are your career goals and how has your apprenticeship shaped your ambitions?  (Answered by nominee)
6. Has the nominee demonstrated any qualities that would make them a future leader or ambassador for the industry?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

Nomination (30 points)

• Technical Ability (10)
• Technical Aptitude (5)
• Teamwork and Communication (5)
• Career goals (5) – written by nominee
• Leadership Potential (5)

Online Test (30 points)

• Focused on assessing practical and theoretical knowledge.

Final interview (40 points)

• Top five candidates are interviewed online – based on combined scores above.

Emphasizes communication skills, personal motivation, and real-world application.

The Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year Award honours emerging talent in the design, fabrication and assembly of trailers, vehicle bodies and specialist heavy equipment.

Australia’s world-class heavy vehicle manufacturing industry depends on our emerging talent pool, with the skills to produce innovative and productive vehicles, built to tackle Australia’s unique and diverse freight task.

The award covers our vital manufacturing sector trades including Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations – Bus, Truck and Trailer, and other HVIA member employees whose trade might be fabricator, boiler maker, fitter and turner or other trades directly applicable to heavy vehicle manufacturing and body-building.

*** The category winner will also be considered for the HVIA Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year Award ***

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZE

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will:

• be recognised at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• receive a trophy and a certificate,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year is an employer-nominated award.

• The nominee must be:
  • the employee of a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.
  • in the final stage of their apprenticeship
  • or has been or will be signed off in the 2025 calendar year; or
• Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.
• We strongly encourage including:
  
  • Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
  • Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.
  • These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Why are you nominating this apprentice? A brief overview of the apprentice’s background, growth, and why they stand out.
2. How has the nominee demonstrated outstanding technical aptitude in their trade?
3. How does the nominee contribute to a positive team environment?
4. How does the nominee demonstrate professionalism and a growth mindset?
5. What are your career goals and how has your apprenticeship shaped your ambitions? (Answered by nominee)
6. Has the nominee demonstrated any qualities that would make them a future leader or ambassador for the industry?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

Nomination (30 points)

• Technical Ability (10)
• Technical Aptitude (5)
• Teamwork and Communication (5)
• Career goals (5) – written by nominee
• Leadership Potential (5)

Online Test (30 points)

• Focused on assessing practical and theoretical knowledge.

Final interview (40 points)

• Top five candidates are interviewed online – based on combined scores above.

Emphasizes communication skills, personal motivation, and real-world application.

The Heavy Vehicle Specialist Trades Apprentice of the Year is open to final-year apprentices graduating in specialist roles such as auto-electrician, panel-beater, spray painter, draftsman, parts interpreter, engineer, refrigeration mechanic, warehouse & logistics, etc.

Note: The winner of the Heavy Vehicle Specialist Trades Apprentice of the Year category will also be considered for the HVIA Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year Award.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZE

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will:

• be recognised at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• receive a trophy and a certificate,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Heavy Vehicle Specialist Trades Apprentice of the Year is an employer-nominated award.

• The nominee must be:
  • the employee of a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.
  • in the final stage of their apprenticeship
  • or has been or will be signed off in the 2025 calendar year; or
• Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.
• We strongly encourage including:
  
  • Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
  • Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.
  • These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION QUESTIONS

1. Why are you nominating this apprentice? A brief overview of the apprentice’s background, growth, and why they stand out.
2. How has the nominee demonstrated outstanding technical aptitude in their trade?
3. How does the nominee contribute to a positive team environment?
4. How does the nominee demonstrate professionalism and a growth mindset?
5. What are your career goals and how has your apprenticeship shaped your ambitions? (Answered by nominee)
6. Has the nominee demonstrated any qualities that would make them a future leader or ambassador for the industry?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

Nomination (30 points)

• Technical Ability (10)
• Technical Aptitude (5)
• Teamwork and Communication (5)
• Career goals (5) – written by nominee
• Leadership Potential (5)

Online Test (30 points)

• Focused on assessing practical and theoretical knowledge.

Final interview (40 points)

• Top five candidates are interviewed online – based on combined scores above.

Emphasizes communication skills, personal motivation, and real-world application.

This award recognises an individual within an HVIA member organisation who has shown outstanding leadership, initiative, and commitment in building the next generation of the heavy vehicle workforce.

They may be a trainer, mentor, program leader, workforce development manager, or a hands-on champion whose efforts have enabled apprenticeships, traineeships, mentoring, school engagement or other career pathway initiatives to flourish.

This award honours the people who make workforce development not just possible – but powerful, personal and lasting.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• 1 x Full Registration to TruckShowX 2026,
• a trophy and a certificate,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Industry Workforce Champion Award is employer-nominated. 

• The nominee must the employee of a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.
• Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.
• We strongly encourage including:
  
  • Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
  • Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.
  • These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Role – What is the nominee’s role in developing or supporting the future workforce?
2. Initiatives – What initiatives or activities has the nominee led, driven, or enabled?
3. Impact – What outcomes have these initiatives delivered — for apprentices, employees, the business, or the industry?
4. Leadership – How has the nominee influenced others to value and invest in workforce development?
5. Legacy – Why does this nominee represent lasting impact – not just effort, but sustained change?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Role – Clarity and relevance of nominee’s position in enabling workforce development (15 pts)
• Initiatives – Breadth, depth, and creativity of training/mentoring/workforce initiatives led or supported (25 pts)
• Impact – Tangible outcomes for people, teams, or industry – evidence of positive change (25 pts)
• Leadership – Ability to influence, coach, or inspire others to contribute to workforce development (20 pts)
• Legacy – Sustainability of their contribution – systems, programs, or cultures that will endure (15 pts)

This award recognises an HVIA member organisation that has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and innovation in building the future workforce of the heavy vehicle industry.

The company may do this by delivering strong apprenticeship or trainee programs, fostering school-to-industry pathways, partnering with training providers, creating inclusive learning cultures, or investing in the development and retention of skilled employees.

Whether large or small, the award celebrates organisations that turn commitment into action — creating real, lasting workforce outcomes.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• a trophy and a certificate,
• 2 x Full Registration to TruckShowX 2026,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Industry Leadership in Workforce Development Award is employer-nominated.

HVIA Membership
The nominee must be a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

Innovation/Initiative Implementation
The nominated innovation, activity or initiative must have been implemented in the past two years or be currently in use at the time of nomination. The entry must demonstrate a positive and measurable impact aligned with the award’s purpose (e.g. safety, sustainability, community, or productivity).

Relevance to the Award
The nomination must demonstrate how the activity or product is innovative (leading to improvement or progress in its field), and/or shows leadership through engagement, transformation, or contribution to the industry or community.

Approval
Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.

Collaboration
Where the initiative involves external partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, community groups), this should be acknowledged, and consent to share relevant materials should be obtained prior to submission.

Supporting Material
We strongly encourage including:

• Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
• Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.

These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Strategy – What is your organisation’s strategy or commitment to workforce development?
2. Initiatives – What specific programs, activities or partnerships have you implemented to support that commitment?
3. Engagement – Who is involved and how do you foster ongoing engagement from staff, leadership, or external partners?
4. Impact – What outcomes have been achieved?
5. Leadership – Why does your organisation represent leadership in workforce development — within your business or across the wider industry?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Strategy – Clear commitment and strategic intent around workforce development (15 pts)
• Initiatives – Breadth, depth, and innovation of programs and activities implemented (25 pts)
• Engagement – Internal and external involvement; effectiveness of culture and collaboration (20 pts)
• Impact – Tangible outcomes, both quantitative and qualitative (25 pts)
• Leadership – Influence, example-setting, or contribution to broader industry workforce development efforts (15 pts)

This award recognises an HVIA member organisation that has taken meaningful action to improve environmental outcomes within the heavy vehicle industry.

The initiative may contribute to a zero-emissions transport future through enabling technology, infrastructure, business model innovation, or supply chain collaboration. It may also reflect circular economy principles such as reducing waste, extending product lifespan, or enabling reuse, remanufacturing or material recovery.

Whether internally implemented or developed for customer/industry use, the solution should demonstrate clear, credible environmental benefit.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• a trophy and a certificate,
• 2 x Full Registration to TruckShowX 2026,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Sustainability Initiative Award is employer-nominated.

HVIA Membership
The nominee must be a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

Innovation/Initiative Implementation
The nominated innovation, activity or initiative must have been implemented in the past two years or be currently in use at the time of nomination. The entry must demonstrate a positive and measurable impact aligned with the award’s purpose (e.g. safety, sustainability, community, or productivity).

Relevance to the Award
The nomination must demonstrate how the activity or product is innovative (leading to improvement or progress in its field), and/or shows leadership through engagement, transformation, or contribution to the industry or community.

Approval
Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.

Collaboration
Where the initiative involves external partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, community groups), this should be acknowledged, and consent to share relevant materials should be obtained prior to submission.

Supporting Material
We strongly encourage including:

• Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
• Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.

These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS QUESTIONS

1. Initiative – What is the sustainability initiative, and what environmental problem or opportunity does it address?
2. Development – How was the initiative developed, and what consultation or collaboration shaped it?
3. Impact – What environmental outcomes has the initiative achieved or is it expected to deliver?
4. Scalability – How scalable or transferable is this initiative — within your business, to customers, or across the industry?
5. Leadership – How does this initiative demonstrate leadership in advancing sustainable transport or circular economy principles?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Initiative – Relevance and originality of the solution; strength of environmental problem-solution fit (20 pts)
• Development – Thoughtful design, collaboration, and alignment with stakeholder or system needs (20 pts)
• Impact -Demonstrated or projected environmental benefit – emissions, waste, resource use (30 pts)
• Scalability – Potential to scale or influence broader industry practice (15 pts)
• Leadership – Visible commitment to sustainability or circular economy beyond minimum expectation (15 pts)

The Product Innovation Award recognises HVIA member organisations that have designed, developed or applied innovative products, technologies or systems that deliver real-world benefits to the freight and heavy vehicle industry.

The solution may enhance safety, environmental performance, or productivity – or ideally, multiple outcomes. It may be implemented within the business, offered to customers, or contribute more broadly to improved performance across the industry.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• a trophy and a certificate,
• 2 x Full Registration to TruckShowX 2026,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Product Innovation Award is employer-nominated.

HVIA Membership
The nominee must be a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

Innovation/Initiative Implementation
The nominated innovation, activity or initiative must have been implemented in the past two years or be currently in use at the time of nomination. The entry must demonstrate a positive and measurable impact aligned with the award’s purpose (e.g. safety, sustainability, community, or productivity).

Relevance to the Award
The nomination must demonstrate how the activity or product is innovative (leading to improvement or progress in its field), and/or shows leadership through engagement, transformation, or contribution to the industry or community.

Approval
Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.

Collaboration
Where the initiative involves external partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, community groups), this should be acknowledged, and consent to share relevant materials should be obtained prior to submission.

Supporting Material
We strongly encourage including:

• Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
• Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.

These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Innovation – What is the product or technology innovation, and what industry challenge or opportunity does it address?
2. Consultation – Who was involved in the development or implementation of the innovation, and how did their input shape the outcome?
3. Impact – What tangible outcomes has this innovation achieved – within your business or for your customers?
4. Scalability – How scalable or transferable is this innovation – within your business, to your customers, or across the industry?
5. Productivity – How does the innovation contribute to increased productivity in road freight transport?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Innovation – Originality and relevance of the product or technology to a real industry problem (20 pts)
• Consultation – Quality of engagement with stakeholders to ensure the solution is practical and valuable (15 pts)
• Impact – Evidence of positive outcomes – safety, efficiency, emissions, cost, usability (30 pts)
• Scalability – Applicability across sites, fleets, or the wider industry (15 pts)
• Productivity – Contribution to measurable improvement in freight efficiency or capability (20 pts)

The HVIA Safety Innovation Award recognises HVIA member organisations that have developed, manufactured or supplied a
new vehicle, piece of equipment, technology or system that improves safety in the heavy vehicle industry.

The innovation may enhance safety in one or more of the following areas:

• Vehicles, equipment, technology or systems developed, manufactured or supplied by the organisation
• Workplace practices within the business or its supply chain
• Road safety outcomes for drivers, other road users or the broader community

Entries must demonstrate how the solution was conceived, implemented, and what measurable safety benefits it has
delivered.

The award celebrates practical, scalable innovations that reduce risk and protect people across the heavy vehicle ecosystem.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• a trophy and a certificate,
• 2 x Full Registration to TruckShowX 2026,
• have their name and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Safety Innovation Award is employer-nominated.

HVIA Membership
The nominee must be a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

Innovation/Initiative Implementation
The nominated innovation, activity or initiative must have been implemented in the past two years or be currently in use at the time of nomination. The entry must demonstrate a positive and measurable impact aligned with the award’s purpose (e.g. safety, sustainability, community, or productivity).

Relevance to the Award
The nomination must demonstrate how the activity or product is innovative (leading to improvement or progress in its field), and/or shows leadership through engagement, transformation, or contribution to the industry or community.

Approval
Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.

Collaboration
Where the initiative involves external partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, community groups), this should be acknowledged, and consent to share relevant materials should be obtained prior to submission.

Supporting Material
We strongly encourage including:

• Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
• Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.

These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Problem – What safety issue or risk does this solution address, and why was it important to act?

2. Innovation – What is the safety innovation, and what makes it original or unique in the heavy vehicle industry

3. Development – How was the safety solution developed and implemented, and what consultation or collaboration took place?

4. Impact – What outcomes has the innovation delivered

5. Scalability – How transferable or scalable is this solution – within your business, for customers, or across the broader industry?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Problem – Clarity and significance of the safety issue (15 pts)
• Innovation – Originality and industry relevance (30 pts)
• Development – Quality of development and stakeholder input (15 pts)
• Impact – Evidence of safety outcomes (25 pts)
• Scalability – Broader applicability and potential for adoption (15 pts)

The Community Leadership Award recognises HVIA member companies that have actively contributed to strengthening communities through meaningful, inclusive, and strategic engagement.

This award goes beyond traditional CSR – it celebrates initiatives that create lasting value for people, places, and industry reputation, whether through education, diversity, road safety, sustainability, partnerships, or in-kind support.

Nominations are open from Wednesday 18 June, closing Friday 8 August 2025.

AWARD PRIZES

Award finalists will be eligible to attend the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner which will be held in Brisbane on Thursday 4 December 2025 where national winners will be announced.

The national award winner will receive:

• recognition at the HVIA Gala Awards Dinner
• a trophy and a certificate,
• $2,000 donated to the winning community initiative,
• their names and profile publicised on HVIA’s website and e-newsletter Talk the Torque.

*The prize is not transferrable.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Community Leadership Award is an employer-nominated award.

HVIA Membership
The nominee must be a current financial HVIA member company (up to date with member dues). Nominations may also be submitted on behalf of wholly owned branches or subsidiaries of the member organisation.

Innovation/Initiative Implementation
The nominated innovation, activity or initiative must have been implemented in the past two years or be currently in use at the time of nomination. The entry must demonstrate a positive and measurable impact aligned with the award’s purpose (e.g. safety, sustainability, community, or productivity).

Relevance to the Award
The nomination must demonstrate how the activity or product is innovative (leading to improvement or progress in its field), and/or shows leadership through engagement, transformation, or contribution to the industry or community.

Approval
Each nomination must be endorsed by the Primary HVIA Member Contact and a member of the organisation’s Executive or Senior Leadership Team.

Collaboration
Where the initiative involves external partners (e.g. customers, suppliers, community groups), this should be acknowledged, and consent to share relevant materials should be obtained prior to submission.

Supporting Material
We strongly encourage including:
• Photos, videos, testimonials, data or media coverage.
• Case studies that illustrate the challenge, implementation, and outcome.
These materials not only assist the judges but also support HVIA’s industry advocacy and promotional work.

NOMINATION  QUESTIONS

1. Initiative – What was the activity, engagement or program that demonstrated your community leadership?
2. Consultation – How was the initiative developed and who was consulted or involved in shaping it?
3. Impact – What outcomes or improvements has the initiative delivered?
4. Scalability – How transferable or repeatable is this initiative within your business, or across the wider industry?
5. Leadership – Why does this represent true community leadership – not just compliance or obligation?

JUDGING CRITERIA WEIGHTING (100 points)

• Initiative – Clarity, relevance and purpose of the activity or engagement (20 pts)
• Consultation – Quality of stakeholder engagement and inclusivity in design (20 pts)
• Impact – Evidence of positive outcomes and lasting benefit to the community and/or public perception (30 pts)
• Scalability – Potential to expand, inspire others, or contribute to sector-wide reputation enhancement (15 pts)
• Leadership – Proactivity, authenticity, and alignment with industry values (15 pts)