Transport Award winner, to be announced on September 29 at the LRTAQ annual conference, is hoped to go some way in attracting new blood to the industry
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) has announced the finalists of the Young Person in Transport Award 2023, proudly sponsored by Cummins Meritor.
The LRTAQ says the award was developed to recognise and acknowledge the contribution younger transport workers are making to the sustainability of the livestock transport industry.
All roles within the livestock and rural transport industry were eligible to be nominated, including drivers, mechanics, schedulers, administration officers, shed hands and managers.
Member businesses have been encouraged to recognise excellence in their workplace and nominate outstanding individuals aged 35 years or younger.
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In addition to Wyatt Fisk-Walsh, the other six finalists are (above from left): Skye Loveday, Travis Oliver, Anton Fitzgerald, and (below from left): Josh Ahern, Brodie Matton-Osgood and Matt McLennan
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The winner of the LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award 2023 will be announced at the upcoming Bull Carter’s Ball on Friday 29 September 2023, as part of the LRTAQ Annual Conference in Townsville.
This year’s LRTAQ conference runs from September 28 to 30.
LRTAQ members, supporters, suppliers and are invited to attend the conference to honour the finalists.
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The LRTAQ Management Committee says it hopes that by acknowledging and celebrating excellence through this award, it will encourage other young people to forge a career path in the industry.
The seven finalists are:
Josh Ahern, Martins Stock Haulage; Skye Loveday, R J Loveday Transport; Anton Fitzgerald, Meandarra Transport Services; Travis Oliver, Oliver’s Livestock Transport; Wyatt Fisk-Walsh, Frasers Livestock Transport; Brodie Matton-Osgood, Bill Matton Transport; and Matthew McLennan, Seilers Transport.
The winner will be awarded a trip to Melbourne to visit the Cummins Meritor and Paccar factories, as well as tickets to the Melbourne Cup in November.
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