Australian Freight Industry Awards

Proudly sponsored by Team Super and Viva Energy Australia, and now in their 35th year, the AFIAs celebrate the outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership that define our industry. These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the people and organisations that are shaping the future of freight and logistics in Australia.

Nominations were welcome from all parts of the freight industry, including transport operators, logistics providers, and industry suppliers. The following were the award categories for 2025:

  • Women’s Leadership Award – Sponsored by Viva Energy Australia
    Recognising women who have championed gender equality and diversity in the transport industry.

  • Investment in People Award – Sponsored by Logical Staffing Solutions
    Celebrating organisations that prioritise staff development, training, and innovative HR practices.

  • Best Practice Safety Award – Sponsored by Gallagher
    Honouring businesses that implement practical and innovative safety solutions to protect workers and the community.

  • Application of Technology Award – Sponsored by Transport Certification Australia
    Recognising the use of technology to solve problems, enhance productivity, or improve efficiency in freight operations.

  • Greenstart Award – Promoting Sustainability in the Workplace – Sponsored by National Transport Insurance
    Celebrating efforts to reduce environmental impact and drive sustainable change in the freight and logistics sector.

  • Emerging Leader Award – Sponsored by Daimler Truck Australia Pacific
    Acknowledging rising stars who are making a significant impact early in their careers through leadership and innovation.

  • Waste & Recycling Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by RSM Group
    Recognising excellence in sustainable waste and recycling practices within the freight and logistics industry.

    We also acknowledge CMV Truck & Bus for their generous support of the Personality of the Year Award.

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  • 2025 Winners

    2025 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • Hon. Duncan Gay AM

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • LINFOX

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

    • WETTENHALLS

    EMERGING LEADER AWARD

    • Jack Di Losa - COLD EXPRESS

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • DHL SUPLY CHAIN AUSTRALIA

    WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARD

    • Mariella Teuira - PETER SADLER REMOVALS & LOGISTICS

    GREENSTART SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

    • BROOKLYN RECYCLING GROUP

    WASTE & RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • TOMRA CLEANAWAY

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  • 2024 Winners

    2024 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • Lindsay Fox AC

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • ALEX FRASER RECYCLING

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

    • SECON FREIGHT LOGISTICS

    EMERGING LEADER AWARD

    • Sean Draffin - XTREME FREIGHT

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • FREIGHT CYBER

    WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARD

    • Namrita Anchan - LINFOX AUSTRALIA

    GREENSTART AWARD

    • QUBE BULK

    WASTE & RECYCLING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • AUSTRALIAN PAPER RECOVERY

Poster for the 2023 Australian Freight Industry Awards, featuring a truck, city skyline, and event details. Scheduled for September 2nd at Palladium at Crown. Sponsored by TWU Super and Viva Energy Australia.

  • 2023 Winners

    2023 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • Kevin Halpin

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • CMV TRUCK & BUS

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

    • ITRAZO TRACETECH

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Melissa Scerri - VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • LINFOX CORPORATE SAFETY TEAM

    SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AWARD

    • HYZON MOTORS

    FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORT AWARD

    • Katharina Zink Attana - TASMAN LOGISTICS SERVICES

Australian Freight Industry Awards 2023 poster with graphic elements of a truck, city skyline, and sponsors Viva Energy and TWUSuper logos.
Australian Freight Industry Awards 2022 promotional poster with event details and sponsors' logos.

  • 2022 Winners

    2022 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 

    • Colin Rees

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • QUBE BULK

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD 

    • KNORR-BREMSE AUSTRALIA

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Claudia Jennings - LINFOX LOGISTICS

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD 

    • WETTENHALLS

    SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AWARD 

    • SEA ELECTRIC

    FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORT AWARD 

    • Cara Spencer - ALEX FRASER GROUP

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  • 2020 Winners

    2020 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 

    • Peter Smith - THE SCT GROUP

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD 

    • NATIONWIDE GROUP

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD 

    • JOST AUSTRALIA

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Annastasia Denigan - CEMENT AUSTRALIA

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD 

    • DELTA GROUP 

    SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AWARD 

    • ALEX FRASER GROUP

    FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORT AWARD 

    • Debra O'Donnell - PRECISE PALLET MANAGEMENT

2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards backdrop with sponsor logos including TWUSUPER, Viva Energy Australia, Daimler, CMV Truck & Bus, TCA, NTI, Gallagher, and Logical Staffing Solutions. Featuring the award logo at the center.
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  • 2019 Winners

    2019 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 

    • CHAS KELLY

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD 

    • K & S CORPORATION

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD 

    • VISA GLOBAL LOGISTICS

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Ivan Vanis

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD 

    • PACKAGED DANGEROUS GOODS

    SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AWARD 

    • ALEX FRASER GROUP

    FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORT AWARD 

    • Clare Gianchino

Image of a slide displaying "Young Achiever Award" nominees, including Sarah Kate Vogler, Ivan Vanis, Krystel Cochico, and James Sheerin. It mentions companies like Panalpina World Transport and Tasman Logistics Services. Daimler and a 30-year anniversary logo are also shown.
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  • 2018 Winners

    2018 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • Paul Retter AM

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • BARKER TRAILERS

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

    • L FRAUMANO TRANSPORT

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Katrina Burns - SCT LOGISTICS

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • TRANSKING INNOVATIONS

    WASTE AND RECYCLING AWARD 

    • ALEX FRASER GROUP

    FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORT AWARD

    • Jacquelene Brotherton

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  • 2017 Winners

    2017 PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • DR Hermione Parsons

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD

    • DP WORLD AUSTRALIA

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD

    • REDSTAR TRANSPORT &  

    • VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Matthew Simmons - ROCKE BROTHERS

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • METROPOLITAN EXPRESS TRANSPORT SERVICES

    WASTE AND RECYCLING AWARD

    • FBT TRANSWEST

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  • 2016 AFIAs Winners:

    PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD

    • John Rowe - VICTORIAN FREIGHT SPECIALISTS

    INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AWARD 

    • NATIONWIDE TOWING & TRANSPORT

    APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD 

    • FLEET EFFECT

    YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

    • Eric Law

    BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD

    • KALARI 

    TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS WASTE AWARD

    • TOXFREE  and

    • TOLL TASMANIA 

Best Practice Safety Award nominees listed, including Metropolitan Express Transport Services, Toll Tasmania, JMAK, Nationwide Towing & Transport, and Victoria Police, with Zurich and Australian Trucking Association logos.