Nominations are now open for the 2009 Craig Roseneder Award for Technical and Maintenance Excellence in the Workshop.
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Australian Road Transport Suppliers’ Association (ARTSA) present the award each year to recognise the professionalism of the men and women who work behind the scenes in the trucking industry’s workshops.
The Chairman of the ATA, Trevor Martyn, said the previous winners of the award were a roll call of the trucking industry’s best workshop managers and staff.
“The 2008 award winner was Tony Rawson, Brisbane City Council’s City fleet manager. In previous years, the award has gone to workshop staff at companies like Australia Post, K&S Freighters, SX Trailers and Toll North Equipment,” Mr Martyn said.
“The award is open to candidates who work for a trucking company, supplier or commercial workshop as a workshop manager or mechanic, or who provide support within the maintenance field for heavy vehicles.
“The judges will be looking for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience and demonstrated high levels of skill and aptitude. They will also be looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to their job and the Australian trucking industry,” he said.
The winner of the 2009 Craig Roseneder Award will receive a scholarship to attend the American Trucking Associations’ Maintenance Council meeting in early 2010 and $1500 in spending money.
The winner will also be presented with an individual trophy and a gift from award sponsor Castrol, as well as complimentary registration for the 2010 ATA/ARTSA Technical and Maintenance Conference.
Mr Martyn said past recipients of the award had returned from their overseas trips with a breadth of newly gained knowledge and experiences to share within their organisations.
“The award is a significant opportunity for learning and development, as well as a chance for companies to gain recognition for a stand out employee,” he said.
The award will be presented at the Castrol Workshop Awards Dinner, which will be part of the 2009 ATA/ARTSA Technical and Maintenance Conference. The conference will be held from Sunday 15 to Tuesday 17 November at the Silverwater Resort in San Remo, Victoria.
Nomination forms for the 2009 Craig Roseneder Award can be downloaded here. Nominations close on Monday 14 September 2009.