Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Industry Awards, recognising excellence across Australia’s bus and coach sector. The awards, run by the Bus Industry Confederation (BIC), highlight outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to safety, innovation and industry leadership.
Entries opened on February 1 and will close on August 31, 2026, giving industry participants several months to prepare submissions across a range of categories.
The judging process will take place from September 1 to 20, followed by the announcement of finalists on September 30. Winners will be revealed at the official awards presentation on November 17, 2026.
The awards will be presented during BIC’s National Conference, bringing together leaders from across the sector to celebrate achievements and share industry insights.
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Wide range of award categories
The 2026 program includes several categories designed to recognise different aspects of the industry. These include safety, innovation, leadership and long-term contribution, alongside awards for operators, suppliers and young professionals.
Key categories include:
- National Safety Award
- National Achiever Award
- National Environment and Innovation Award
- National Driver of the Year Award
- National Outstanding Contribution Award
- National Supplier of the Year Award
- National Operator of the Year Award
- National Youth Award
Focus on excellence and contribution
According to the framework, nominees will be assessed on their measurable impact on the industry, including leadership, innovation and practical outcomes in areas such as safety and environmental performance.
Judging will be carried out by a delegated selection panel, with submissions ranked against set criteria to determine winners.
To be eligible, nominees and nominators must be current financial members of the relevant industry associations, including state bodies, across the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 financial years.
How to nominate
Nominations must be submitted using official BIC nomination forms, available through the BIC awards website. All required criteria must be addressed for an entry to be considered eligible.
The awards are positioned as a key opportunity to recognise and reward excellence, while promoting best practice across the national bus and coach industry.
Nominate now to recognise excellence across our industry!
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