The rail industry today congratulated the Australasian Rail Industry (ARI) Awards finalists, recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the industry.
The 84 finalists are chosen from 16 categories, with winners to be announced on Wednesday 13 September at a Gala Dinner at Crown Towers in Melbourne.
Australasian Railway Association (ARA) CEO and ARI Awards judging chair Caroline Wilkie said the awards recognised outstanding achievements in a range of areas, including safety, diversity, customer service, innovation and sustainability.
“This year’s nominations were incredibly impressive. They showcased the extraordinary depth of talent and commitment that exists right across the rail sector, demonstrating what a rich and rewarding industry it is to work in,” Ms Wilkie said.
“I would like to congratulate every organisation and individual celebrated today for their exemplary skill and dedication, and also thank everyone in rail working hard to ensure a safe, productive and sustainable rail industry.”
The awards are hosted by the ARA, Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA), Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA), Permanent Way Institution (PWI NSW), Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) and Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB).
Rail Track Association Australia President Jonathan Barnes said: “This is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements, innovation and successes of those working in the rail industry.”
Railway Technical Society of Australasia National Executive Chair Roy Unny said: “Today’s finalists represent those at the forefront of the incredible innovation and project excellence in our industry that is helping to drive an efficient and productive future."
Permanent Way Institution (NSW) President Mark Harris also congratulated the finalists. “It is wonderful to see what is being achieved by emerging leaders and technical experts in the rail sector.”
Institution of Railway Signal Engineers Chair John Aitken said: “We would like to join in acknowledging the people and organisations that are at the pinnacle of knowledge and expertise in our industry. We particularly commend those who have shown great leadership and commitment to mentoring developing engineers.”
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board Chief Executive Officer Damien White said: “The rail industry is undergoing unprecedented investment and today we celebrate those committed to maintaining the very highest standards of safety as projects are rolled out across the country.”
Note to editors: Full list of finalists attached.
Further information
Natasha Wallace
Strategic Communications Manager
0499 272 672, nwallace@ara.net.au
AUSTRALASIAN RAIL INDUSTRY AWARD – 2023 FINALISTS
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Young Achiever Award – supported by Permanent Way Institution (PWI NSW) |
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Emerging Rail Specialist Award – supported by Rail Track Association Australia (RTAA) |
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Young Rail Professional Award – supported by Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) |
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Safety Excellence Award – supported by the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) |
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Signalling and Systems Engineering Excellence Award – supported by Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) |
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Customer Service Excellence Award – supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Career Achievement Award - sponsored by Frauscher Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Employee Engagement Excellence Award - sponsored by Rio Tinto Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Freight Rail Excellence Award - sponsored by Port of Melbourne Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Supplier Excellence Award - sponsored by John Holland Group Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Rail Innovation of the Year Award - sponsored by Project i-TRACE, powered by GS1 Australia Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Sustainability & Environmental Excellence Award - sponsored by Acciona Rail Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award - sponsored by Training Ahead Supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Passenger Operations Excellence Award – supported by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
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Infrastructure Excellence Project Award – supported by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)
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Recognising R U OK? Conversations (TrackSAFE Foundation) – supported by TrackSAFE Foundation
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