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2025 NOMINATIONS OPEN SOON

2025 Australian Freight Industry awards & CRITERIA

INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

SPONSORED BY:

LOGICAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS


The Investment in People Award recognizes innovative programs or initiatives that focus on continual support and development of their staff. This award is looking for examples of ‘whole of company’ approaches to inducting new staff, approaches to training, coaching and mentoring, as well as innovative HR practices, career pathway strategies and succession planning to attract, retain and develop your most valuable assets – your staff.

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BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

SPONSORED BY:

GALLAGHER


The Best Practice Safety Award recognizes companies who have applied innovative and practical safety solutions in their business to reduce incidents or risk factors for their employees and the public. This award Is open to transport operators of all sizes and businesses who operate in the transport industry. Solutions that demonstrate excellence in safety compliance and accreditation will be highly regarded.


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APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

SPONSORED BY:

TRANSPORT CERTIFICATION AUSTRALIA


The Application of Technology Award will recognize individuals, groups or an organisation that has applied technology systems to their business to solve a problem, enhance productivity or improve effectiveness and efficiency. The judges will be interested in initiatives from all transport, freight and logistic sectors. 





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WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARD

GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

SPONSORED BY:

VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA


 The Women’s Leadership Award recognize the contribution of women at National and State/Territory level to the advancement of gender equality. More specifically the award recognizes individual women who have, through their actions, improved the likelihood of other women within the transport, freight and logistics industry, encouraged and supported diversity and the participation of women in their workforce.


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GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

SPONSORED BY:  

NATIONAL TRANSPORT INSURANCE


Awarded to individuals, groups or an organisation that is driving significant action – through research, activism, engagement, or some other means on climate and sustainability to help position our industry for the future. 

We are interested in how your work towards reducing the environmental impact by driving sustainable change within the transport, freight and logistics industry for a cleaner and healthier planet has occurred. 


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EMERGING LEADER AWARD

GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

GREENSTART AWARD - PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

SPONSORED BY:

DAIMLER TRUCK AUSTRALIA PACIFIC

  

To qualify for the Emerging Leader Award, you must have worked in the transport, freight and logistics industry for less than four years and will be awarded to the individual who is driving significant action, through their behaviour and leadership.





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WASTE AND RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

WASTE AND RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

WASTE AND RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

SPONSORED BY: 

RSM GROUP


The Waste and Recycling Business of The Year Award will be presented to the company that has implemented programs/initiatives that have had measurable success in improving waste management and resource recovery results. 

Examples can include:

· Community awareness programs that have resulted in positive outcomes for the industry,

· Improved business outcomes or key performance factors that have improved waste management and resource recovery outcomes in your own business, 

· Demonstrated leadership and influenced industry to achieve significant and positive waste and resource recovery outcomes.





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PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

WASTE AND RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

WASTE AND RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

SPONSORED BY: 

CMV TRUCK & BUS


 This award recognizes the person who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Australian transport, freight and logistics industry over an extended period. The judges will look for specific business initiatives, commitment to staff, contribution to the industry, and is recognized in the community through their leadership qualities. 

NOMINATION PROCESS FAQ

Individuals and organisations may enter on their own behalf or be nominated by their industry peers. Each nomination must be accompanied by a typed summary (of no more than 1,500 words) outlining why the nomination is being put forward. Supporting material in the form of charts, publications, diagrams or photos may be submitted with the summary. 

WHO CAN ENTER THE AUSTRALIAN FREIGHT INDUSTRY AWARDS (AFIA)?

Nominations are open to all organisations in the freight and logistics industry including suppliers, authorities and customers within Australia.

CAN I ENTER MULTIPLE CATEGORIES?

Yes you can nominate in as many categories as you wish as long as your nomination meets the specific judging criteria. Only one nomination is permitted for each category.

CAN I JUST REUSE THE SAME WRITTEN SUBMISSION FOR THE SAME CATEGORY FOR THIS YEAR?

You are not permitted to re supply a written submission that was entered in previous years for the same category. Each year a new submission must be provided which answers all the criteria. Judging criteria is subject to various changes each year, so the same submission cannot be used. 

WHEN DO I HAVE TO NOMINATE BY?

The closing date for nominations is Monday 19th August 2024.

WHO JUDGES THE AFIA’s?

Entries in each category will be judged by independent panels appointed by the Chairman. The panels will be drawn from relevant industry representatives.

WHEN WILL I BE ADVISED IF I AM A FINALIST?

Finalists in each category will be notified in writing and are requested to attend the Award ceremony. All finalists for each category will be announced at the ceremony along with the Winner.

HOW CAN I BOOK TO ATTEND THE 2024 AUSTRALIAN FREIGHT INDUSTRY AWARDS?

Tickets for the 2024 AFIA event are available to book via the 2024 AFIA TICKETS page.

DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE IF I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN JUDGED UNFAIRLY?

The judge’s decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into by any member of the judging panel.

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