The Annual CTO Awards provide the opportunity to reflect upon and uplift the achievements from across our sector.
Presented at the CTO Conference Gala Dinner, the awards celebrate those who are delivering impact, innovation, commitment,
and excellence to the industry and the communities we service. All nominees for the CTO Awards must be current CTO Member organisations,
or associated with a CTO Member organisation (eg employee, volunteer, etc. of the Member organisation).
Organisations may self-nominate.
There are four award categories open for nomination and for each nomination you wish to submit, a separate nomination form is required.
This award recognises a Community Transport service that is achieving excellence in client service delivery,
actively participating in their community to address unmet need, and developing innovative solutions in response to the changing sector landscape.
The award is divided into two categories determined by your organisation’s CTO Membership Category.
1. Large Provider of the Year (Membership category 5 & 6 )
2. Small Provider of the Year (Membership category 1 – 4)
This award recognises a volunteer who shows commitment and reliability to their role, care and compassion to clients, or innovation in their work.
This award is recognises an employee who has demonstrated significant achievement within their organisation
and we are honoured to dedicate this award to the memory of David Cooley who held the role of Operations Coordinator
at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport until his unexpected passing in May 2024.
David’s death was a profound loss not only to his family, friends, coworkers, and clients but to the entire Community Transport sector.
His personal qualities and approach to his work exemplified what it means to be a truly outstanding employee.
Applicants are encouraged to apply with David’s example as your encouragement:
Your positive and solution-orientated approach to all matters; even the mundane.
Personal pride in being responsible for a pursuit of excellence in every task.
Supporting a team to individually grow and collectively deliver results using the organisation’s values.
Relating the organisation’s vision into everyday practices, processes and performance.
Believing in the value of each of us, and the honour we have in assisting our clients.
This award category acknowledges, encourages and most importantly, promotes the positive contribution made by
young people across our industry as potential future leaders. The award recognises an individual who demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment
to the Community Transport sector and celebrates their contribution, potential to inspire, and influence change. Nominees must be 30 years of age or under.