The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has officially opened nominations for its prestigious technical and training awards ahead of the 2025 Technology and Maintenance Conference (TMC25) in Melbourne.
This is your chance to celebrate the unsung heroes in your business – the skilled professionals keeping trucks on the road and the leaders who are building strong safety cultures through training and development.
Recognising industry excellence
Now open for nominations:
- Craig Roseneder Award for Technical and Maintenance Excellence – Sponsored by Castrol
- National Training Excellence Award – Sponsored by bp, Castrol and the NHVR
“These awards highlight the importance of technical expertise and training excellence in advancing a safer, more efficient and innovative trucking industry,” said ATA Chair Mark Parry.
“They also honour the professionalism and dedication of the men and women working to keep the industry running despite growing challenges.”
Craig Roseneder Award – win a trip to the US
The Craig Roseneder Award recognises outstanding technical and maintenance excellence by an individual working in a workshop.
The 2025 winner will receive a fully paid trip to the 2026 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, including:
- Full registration
- Return airfares
- Accommodation
- AUD $1,500 spending money
Past recipients include respected industry professionals such as:
- John Jenkin – Tatiara Truck & Trailers
- Shane Pendergast – Air Brake Systems
- Dennis Roohan – AJM Transport
New-look Training Excellence Award – $7,000 prize
This year, the National Training Excellence Award has been refreshed to better recognise transport operators that embed training and safety in their business culture.
The winner will receive a $7,000 prize package, which can be used to fund staff training initiatives or engage a specialist training consultancy.
Whether you’re a large national fleet or a regional operator, this is your opportunity to demonstrate leadership in skills development and continuous improvement.
Key dates
- Nominations close: Sunday 24 August 2025, 11:00pm AEST
- Winners announced: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at the Castrol Gala Awards Dinner, San Remo Ballroom, Melbourne
Also announced on the night will be the Castrol Industry Achievement Award, recognising individuals or organisations who have delivered new technologies or improved industry safety, efficiency or productivity. This award does not require a nomination.
Why enter?
- Recognition: Raise the profile of your workshop or training program
- Reward your team: Celebrate the people who go above and beyond
- Industry visibility: Winners will be featured in national industry media and ATA publications
- Networking: Attend the premier technology and maintenance event on the calendar
Ready to put your team forward?
Nominate now and share the story of excellence behind your business:
👉 Register for TMC 25 and the Castrol Gala Awards Dinner
Let’s recognise the innovators, the trainers, the mentors, and the maintainers that keep the wheels turning.
