HALL OF EXCELLENCE
Previous Winners
Celebrating the organisations, projects and individuals recognised for outstanding contributions to Australia's intelligent transport future.
2026
MAX LAY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
John Gaffney
Melbourne, 12 December, 2025 - John Gaffney, one of Australia’s most respected transport innovators and a global authority in Managed Motorways, has been awarded the Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award - ITS Australia’s highest honour, recognising outstanding and enduring contributions to the advancement of intelligent transport systems (ITS).
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Distinguished Professor Fang Chen
An internationally acclaimed leader in intelligent transport systems and data science.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Kalan Ralph
An emerging leader from Main Roads Western Australia and ITS Australia NextGens Co-Chair.
connected, Electric and automated vehicle
Transurban
EXCELLENCE IN Research & Development
La Trobe University
EXCELLENCE IN TRANPORT DATA
Connect Sydney (Service Stream)
SMART TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Transport for NSW
intelligent mobility
NEC Australia
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