The HVIA National Apprentice of the Year Award is an annual award open to apprentices in the final stages of their training from the heavy vehicle repair, service and manufacturing sectors. The entrants are nominated by their employer.
Nominees are judged by interview with a panel appointed by the Association who base their assessment on a series of selection criteria.
The award is part of HVIA’s suite of national awards, with regional finalists acknowledged in local events in the lead-up to HVIA’s Gala Awards Dinner held each November.
The events highlight the achievements of some of the industry’s most talented and dedicated apprentices.
2019 National Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Warby Tools):
WINNER: Mitcham Harper – Cummins South Pacific
• Southern Region Winner: Mitcham Harper, Cummins South Pacific
• North-Western Region winner: Waylon Tully from Cummins South Pacific
• Eastern Region winner: Bill Thompson from Haulmark Trailers
HVIA National Awards news
Gala Dinner honour, glamour and connection
27 November 22
HVIA’s long-awaited return to hosting an annual gala dinner lived up to hopes and expectations and then some.
READ MORE2022 HVIA National Award winners
27 November 22
HVIA’s prestigious National Awards were presented in front of a full house at a Gala Dinner held at the Emporium South Brisbane last Friday night.
READ MOREWinkless and Cowell’s vast contributions to industry recognised
27 November 22
The HVIA Board bestows the Industry Recognition Award occassionally to honour lifetime achievements on behalf of the heavy vehicle industry.
READ MORE50 Years of Membership – SGESCO-MAX
27 November 22
SGESCO-MAX were honoured for 50 years of continuous membership at HVIA’s Gala Awards Dinner on Friday night at the Emporium Hotel South Brisbane.
READ MOREHVIA National Awards – Eastern Region finalists
9 November 22
Following the announcement of HVIA’s National Awards finalists from the association’s Southern region a couple of weeks ago, we now take pleasure in revealing the remaining finalists head of HVIA’s Gala Awards Dinner on Friday 25 November 2022.
READ MOREJoin us for HVIA’s National Awards Gala Dinner
2 November 22
The HVIA Gala Awards Dinner returns to Brisbane’s stunning Emporium Hotel South Bank on Friday 25th November 2022.
READ MOREHVIA Awards national finalists – Melbourne
27 October 22
HVIA’s National Awards from the association’s Southern region were acknowledged in front of an audience of industry leaders in Melbourne last week.
READ MOREAssist Minister talks to HVIA member execs on EV future
25 October 22
The Government is prioritising a strong working relationship with industry, Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Regional Development, told attendees at the HVIA Executive Club Event held at Energy Australia’s headquarters in Melbourne last week.
READ MORE2022 Executive Club hosted by Energy Australia – photo gallery
24 October 22
HVIA’s Executive Club met for a very special event in Melbourne last week, hosted by HVIA Supporting Parttner Energy Australia. The event featured presentations to those finalists of HVIA’s National Awards based in the Southern region.
READ MOREHVIA Gala Awards Events Return
14 September 22
The HVIA Gala Awards Dinner is back with a welcome return to Brisbane’s stunning Emporium Hotel South Bank on 25th November.
READ MOREAward nomination effort returned in spades
7 September 22
If your team deserves a pat on the back for their efforts this last year, take the time to nominate them for one of the five categories.
We did extend the nomination date, but it closes this Friday 9 September, so don’t spare the horses.
Flashback: Community Leadership Award
31 August 22
The Community Leadership Award (sponsored by Moreton Hire) recognises HVIA Members which have engaged positively with the community.
READ MOREShortages, summits and submissions
24 August 22
HVIA is attending the Government’s Transport Jobs and Skills Roundtable this week, to outline the industry’s critical skills shortages ahead of the Prime Minister’s highly anticipated Jobs and Skills Summit.
READ MOREFlashback: Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award
24 August 22
Nominations are currently open for HVIA’s 2022 National Awards, we take a look back at last year’s Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award winner Matthew Longridge, thanks to the Langworthy family.
READ MOREFlashback: Apprentice of the Year
16 August 22
Nominations are currently open for HVIA’s 2022 National Awards, we take a look back at last year’s National Apprentice of the Year Award winner Daniel Steuten, thanks to sponsor Warby Tools.
Flashback: Product Innovation Award
9 August 22
Nominations are currently open for HVIA’s 2022 National Awards, we take a look back at last year’s Product Innovation Award winner SEA Electric, thanks to sponsor NTI Australia.
READ MOREFlashback: Safety Innovation Award
3 August 22
With nominations currently open for HVIA’s 2022 National Awards, we take a look back at last year’s Safety Innovation Award winner Driverisk, thanks to sponsor SafeTstop.
READ MORETime to recognise leaders, talent and innovation
20 July 22
Nominations for the 2022 HVIA National Awards have opened today.
READ MORE50 years of membership awards
22 November 21
Four companies were honoured with awards celebrating 50-years continuous membership at the 2021 HVIA National Awards Gala event held in Brisbane last week.
READ MORENational Award winners showcase industry’s resilience
19 November 21
The winners of HVIA’s suite of awards for leadership and innovation in the heavy vehicle sector have been presented at a Gala event in Brisbane.
READ MORE2021 HVIA National Award winners
19 November 21
Winners of the 2021 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and streamed around the country.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 Peter Langworthy Future Award nominees
8 November 21
In honour of HVIA Past President and industry leader Peter Langworthy, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 Community Leadership Award nominees
3 November 21
HVIA’s Community Leadership Award (sponsored by Moreton Hire) recognises member community engagement, education, or other support initiative, or alternatively, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MOREMeet the 2021 HVIA Apprentice of the Year nominees
27 October 21
The HVIA Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Warby Tools) is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated advanced ability as they undergo their apprenticeship in a discipline related to heavy vehicle repair, service or the manufacturing sector.
READ MORE2021 Safety Innovation Award Nominations
15 October 21
The HVIA Safety Innovation Award, sponsored by SafeTstop, allows HVIA members to either nominate a safety product, safety feature or safety system that has been brought to market or implemented to make a product(s) or workplace safer.
READ MORE2021 Product Innovation Award Nominations
13 October 21
HVIA’s Product Innovation Award (sponsored by NTI & Truck Assist) recognises HVIA Members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 National Apprentice of the Year
18 August 21
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award (sponsored by Warby Tools) has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Safety Innovation Award
11 August 21
The 2020 HVIA Safety Innovation Award was awarded to Jost Australia for their SK42ASW Pneumatically Operated Sensor Fifth-Wheel.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Community Leadership Award
3 August 21
HVIA’s Community Leadership Award (sponsored by Moreton Hire) recognises Members which have engaged positively with the community either directly by undertaking community engagement, education, or some other community support initiative, or indirectly, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award
27 July 21
In honour of HVIA Past President and industry leader Peter Langworthy, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MOREFlashback: 2020 Product Innovation Award
21 July 21
HVIA’s Product Innovation Award (sponsored by NTI & Truck Assist) recognises HVIA Members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task.
READ MORE2021 HVIA National Awards nominations now open
12 July 21
Nominations for the 2021 HVIA National Awards have opened today.
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Award Winners
20 November 20
Winners of the 2020 HVIA National Awards were announced at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning and broadcast around the country.
READ MOREInnovation and commitment celebrated at HVIA National Awards Breakfast
20 November 20
HVIA today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation, in the heavy vehicle sector.
READ MORE2020 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award nominees
4 November 20
The Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award is acknowledges young people who have recently graduated from an apprenticeship and/or who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their organisation or the industry.
READ MORE2020 National Apprentice of the Year nominations
16 October 20
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MOREHVIA 2020 Community Leadership Award nominations
16 October 20
HVIA’s Community Leadership Award recognises Members which have engaged positively with the community either directly by undertaking community engagement, education, or some other community support initiative, or indirectly, whereby the community gains a benefit from a new innovation with tangible community benefits.
READ MORE2020 HVIA Product Innovation Award nominations
14 October 20
The sixteen nominations for the 2020 HVIA Productivity Innovation Award include products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs.
READ MOREHVIA National Awards attract strong field
26 August 20
HVIA members have responded to the opportunity to have their teams and innovation acknowledged.
READ MORE2019 National Apprentice of the Year
10 August 20
HVIA’s National Apprentice of the Year Award has been acknowledging outstanding apprentices for over 35 years.
READ MORE2019 Peter Langworthy Future Leader Award Winner
3 August 20
In honour of Peter Langworthy, HVIA Past President and industry leader, the Future Leader Award is in recognition of Peter’s long-standing commitment to the mentoring of young people and supporting their development to leadership roles.
READ MORE2019 Community Leadership Award Winner
29 July 20
The HVIA Community Leadership Award recognises members who have engaged positively with the community.
The 2019 award winner was NTI for their MND Research Truck Restoration project.
2019 HVIA Safety Innovation Award Winner
20 July 20
HVIA’s Safety Innovation Award is a dual stream award that recognises members who have implemented a new product or system in their workplace, which has made that site or their business safer. The award also recognises members who have designed or manufactured a piece of equipment, component, technology or another safety solution that makes the heavy vehicle industry safer.
READ MORE2019 HVIA Product Innovation Award Winner
15 July 20
The Product Innovation Award recognises HVIA members who have designed and utilised new technology or built an innovative product to address the growing road freight task. The award recognises products and services that provide innovative technological solutions for new and existing market needs.
READ MORE2020 HVIA National Awards – Nominations open
8 July 20
HVIA Chief Executive Todd Hacking said the 2020 HVIA National Awards is a great opportunity for members to recognise the dedication and commitment of their teams.
Nominations close on 14 August 2020.
Buchholz praises heavy vehicle ingenuity at HVIA Gala Awards
19 November 19
The heavy vehicle industry’s appetite for innovation was quenched at the 2019 HVIA Gala Awards Dinner held at South Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel on Friday night.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP praised the quality nominations competing for HVIA’s suite of awards.
HVIA Southern Region Awards Winners
22 October 18
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia celebrated its Southern Region Awards event on Friday night, including the inaugural presentation of three new awards.
Against a stunning backdrop across Docklands to Port Phillip Bay, the cocktail event was presented by HVIA key partner National Transport Insurance and TruckAssist, at the Victorian headquarters of HVIA insights partner, KPMG.
Special …
READ MOREHVIA’s new National Awards kicks off
11 July 18
The Australian heavy vehicle industry’s capacity to provide innovative solutions for the road transport task will be acknowledged and celebrated by the industry’s national association, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) with a suite of leadership and innovation awards launched today.
HVIA Chairman Nathan Usher says the new awards reinforce and uphold HVIA’s vision of an …
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