On Friday 23rd October the Transport and Logistics Industry gathered to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding efforts and achievements of their colleagues in the field of Logistics and Transport for Australia.

Newcastle (Northern New South Wales Section) was the host for the evening award which was a sell out. Over thirty different businesses and individuals from across Australia went before the judging panel to determine the 2009 National Excellence Awards in six different categories.

The 2009 CILTA Transport and Logistics Industry Excellence Award winners were:

Excellence in Safety Award
Leighton Contractors, Infrastructure Services (QLD)
BlueScope Steel (NNSW) “No Dogs” Project - received a High Commendation
Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD) – Road Safety – received a High Commendation

Excellence in People Development Award
The Royal Australian Navy Supply Community (ACT)

Excellence in Technology Application/Innovation Award
Transperth – WA Public Transport Authority’s Metropolitan Public Transport System – Implementation of “Smart Rider” (WA)
Port Waratah Coal Service Limited (NNSW) – received a High Commendation

Community Service Recognitions
CSIRO Transport Flagship Team – Fuel for Thought Report to Australian Industry (NNSW)
NSW Meals-on-Wheels Association (NSW)

Excellence in Customer Service Award
Each of the following was jointly presented the Excellence in Customer Service Award and received their independent assessor’s report.
DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd
Newcastle Stevedores (NNSW)

Marie Borg of Newcastle Port Corporation received a Special Commendation for her especial service to customers

Young Achiever Award
David Brown of Newcastle Port Corporation’s - Cruise Hunter Coordinator

David Brown in receiving the award was celebrated as an outstanding example of a young person who has taken up the challenges put to him and has succeeded admirably in his unique coordination role with the Newcastle Port Corporation, cruise ship operators and the tourist industry.

Len Harper, former Executive Director of CILTA attended the Awards in his new capacity of International President of CILT. Len is only the second Australian to have been bestowed this international honour in 83 years.

In 2010 the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) will be celebrating its 75th year of representation in Australia and Sydney will be host to the 2010 National Awards. In 2011, there will be an International CILT Conference which Australia has won the right to host and this also will be held in Sydney. This conference will comprise of delegates assembling from over 30 countries around the world.

CILTA sincerely thanks their sponsors for their generous support and also special thanks to all the judges.

• Mack Trucks Australia
• DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd
• CHEP
• Newcastle Port Corporation
• Queensland Government

Proceeds from raffles on the night went towards supporting the Hunter and Northern NSW regions important community Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service.

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2009 CILTA Transport and Logistics Industry Excellence Awards
Finals Nomination List

Transport and Logistics Excellence in Safety Award
(Sponsored by Newcastle Port Corporation)

• Bluescope Steel (NNSW) - “No Dogs” Project
• Department of Main Roads (WA) – Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA) – Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Project
• Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD) – Road Safety
• Leighton Contractors, Infrastructure Services (QLD) – Safety Culture Change Program
• Port Waratah Coal Services Ltd (NNSW) – Contractor Management System
• Public Transport Authority (WA) – Health, Safety & Environmental Management
• Toll Contract Logistics (VIC) – Implementation of the “No Dogs” Restraint System

Transport and Logistics Excellence in People Development Award
(Sponsored by Mack Trucks, Australia)

• Melinda Buker – Australia Logistics Council
• Department of Main Roads (WA)
• Polar Fresh Cold Chain (QLD)
• Port Ash – Australian Ship-handling Centre (NNSW)
• The Royal Australian Navy Supply Community (ACT)
• Transport Training Centre (SA)

Transport and Logistics Excellence in Technology Application / Innovation Award
(Sponsored by DGL Aust Pty Ltd)

• Australia Post – GraysOnline Strategic Supply Chain Tailoring (NSW)
• Port Waratah Coal Service Limited (NNSW)
• OneSteel – PBS Vehicle Combination (NNSW)
• Reflex Traffic System – Redflex Bus and Transit Lane Enforcement System (NSW)
• Transperth – WA’s Public Transport Authority’s Metropolitan public transport system – “Smart Rider” (WA)
• Department of Transport and Main Roads, Abigroup and SMEC (Alliance) Northern Busway (QLD)
• Hunter Valley Coal Chain Logistics Team – Modelling of Hunter Valley Coal Chain (NNSW)

Community Service Recognitions
(Sponsored by CHEP)

• CSIRO Transport Flagship Team – Fuel for Thought Report to Australian Industry (NNSW)
• NSW Meals-on-Wheels Association (NSW)

Transport and Logistics Excellence in Customer Service
(Sponsored by Queensland Government)

• DGL (Aust) Pty Ltd (QLD)
• Newcastle Port Corporation (NNSW) – Marie Borg
• Newcastle Stevedores (NNSW)

Brian Bertwistle Young Achiever of the Year
(Sponsored by CILTA QLD Section)

• David Brown (NNSW)
• Daniel Carvallo (NSW)
• Matthew Dwyer (VIC)
• Brenda Gallagher (QLD)
• Benny Man (WA)
• Bronwyn Trlin (WA)

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