The finalists for the 2025 National Trucking Industry Awards have been announced by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) who recognise industry excellence through its annual award program.
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ATA Chair Mark Parry says the awards acknowledge the businesses and individuals who make exceptional contributions to the transport industry as well as Australia.
“The finalists for all our awards have shown enormous commitment to their individual businesses and the community. They are examples for us all,” he says.
On April 30 the award winners will be announced at the ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner as part of Trucking Australia 2025.
The Don Watson Memorial Award, which recognises an individual who has given conspicuous service to the industry, will also be presented on the night.
A new National Trucking Industry Workforce Award will be presented to an industry operator who demonstrates a strong commitment to building a positive workplace culture. This award is sponsored by Teletrac Navman.
“I invite everyone in the industry to join us in Adelaide as we celebrate the achievements of our industry, our finalists and the award winners,” Parry says.
The 2025 National Trucking Industry Award finalists are:
Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry
- Leigh Smart, Formula Chemicals (West Ryde, NSW)
- Mark Tobin, Followmont Transport (Eagle Farm, Queensland)
- Truckin Life Pty Ltd (Evans Head, NSW)
National Professional Driver of the Year
- Andrew Foster, IOR (Lytton, Queensland)
- David Muir, Formula Chemicals (West Ryde, NSW)
- Brad Train, VE Group (Ipswich, Queensland)
National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year
- Cheryl Connor, Exodas Pty Ltd (Birkdale, Queensland)
- Ann Lopez, Lopez Bros Transport (Enfield, NSW)
- Kimberlie Smart, Formula Chemicals (West Ryde, NSW)
TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award
- HLE Smith and Co (Kilcoy, Queensland)
- Jim Pearson Transport (Port Macquarie, NSW)
- Single Transport Services (Walkerston, Queensland)
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