11 Feb - 11 Feb 2027
17th ITS Australia Awards
17th ITS Australia Awards
The ITS Australia Awards are the industry’s most prestigious, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the Intelligent Transport Systems sector.
For more than a decade, the Awards have recognised the growing influence of ITS in-shaping Australia’s transport future. This includes advancements across connected, electric and automated vehicles, smart transport infrastructure, intelligent mobility solutions, transport data, and research and development.
Individuals and organisations are invited to submit nominations aligned to the award category descriptors, showcasing contributions that deliver real-world outcomes and support safer, smarter and more sustainable transport systems. Categories also recognise individual excellence, including emerging leaders, outstanding women in ITS, and lifetime achievement.
This is an opportunity to showcase your work, demonstrate impact, and gain national recognition within Australia’s ITS community.
Winners of the 17th ITS Australia Awards will be announced at a gala dinner and ceremony.
Thurs. 11 February 2027
6.00 – 10.30 pm
Brisbane
Dress: Cocktail
Connected, Electric and Automated Vehicle Award
Awarded to an organisation that has made outstanding contributions towards the deployment of connected electric and automated vehicles in Australia, supporting safer, more efficient and lower‑emissions transport outcomes.
Smart Transport Infrastructure Award
Recognises an organisation for its technology innovation delivering excellence in smart, connected and electrified transport infrastructure and network management.
Intelligent Mobility Award
Recognises an organisation or project that delivers innovative connected, accessible and is sustainable, transport solutions offering outstanding transport services for people and their communities.
Excellence in Transport Data Award
Awarded to an organisation to recognise its outstanding contribution in the use of transport data delivering outstanding outcomes for the community. The award recognises projects or applications that translate into real‑world outcomes, contributing to safer, smarter and more sustainable transport systems.
Excellence in Research and Development Award
Acknowledges and congratulates R&D activity undertaken independently or through collaboration that demonstrates groundbreaking transport technology, innovation, or research that has proven value
Make a submission here
Young Professional Award
This award continues to recognise and encourage the passion and positive contribution an individual has made and is likely to make to the Australian transport technology industry as demonstrated through their early professional life. This award provides sponsorship for the recipient to attend the ITS Australia Summit - Australia's leading transport and technology event, and is open to members only.
Woman of the Year Award
ITS Australia proudly presents the ‘Woman of the Year Award,’ designed to recognise an exceptional woman who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the ITS industry in Australia. The introduction of this award complements the prestigious Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award and reflects that women have historically and continue to be underrepresented in the ITS industry, meaning it will take some time before we can fully celebrate diversity through the Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award.
In establishing this new award, ITS Australia aims to celebrate and elevate the increasing impact of women in our sector, ensuring their remarkable achievements receive the visibility they rightfully deserve.
Max Lay Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognises an individual who personifies achievement of the ultimate standard for a leader in the ITS field and in the organisations they have led. The award recognises that they are a champion of the vision of ITS and its fulfilment within the community.
The award is named in honour of Dr Maxwell Lay (AM). In 2005, Max was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to engineering, particularly through leadership in the delivery of quality road infrastructure and the development of new contract management processes, and as an educator and historian. Max is an Australian pioneer and ITS researcher, engineer, project implementer and passionate advocate for the advancement of ITS.
Key Dates
7 August 2026 – Max Lay Nominations Close
28 August 2026, 11:59 pm AEST – All other Awards Submission Deadline
September 2026 - October 2026 – Judge Panel Reviews
October 2026 – Awards Dinner Tickets and Tables on sale
November 2026 – Finalists Announced
8 Jan 2027 – Last date for Ticket / Table Cancellation Refunds
55 Feb 2027 – Ticket Sales Close (unless sold out earlier)
11 Feb 2027 – Awards Dinner Awards Dinner
Judge Review Panel
Managing Conflict of Interest: The Judge Review Panel is comprised of leaders across government, industry and academia. ITS Australia recognise that conflicts of interest may occur, so to protect the integrity and independence of the review process, any judge who has a conflict with a particular entry is excused from reviewing that entire Award category to which the entry/conflict pertains.
Attend the Awards Dinner
As a condition of entry, finalists must attend the Awards Dinner in person to receive the trophy and certificate if announced as winners. Travel expenses are not covered, and finalists should purchase their own tickets. To foster a team environment, finalists are encouraged to consider purchasing a Table Sponsorship to allow all involved with the submission project to enjoy the Awards Night experience and celebrate potential victories together.
Acceptance Speech
Winners will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute acceptance speech during the Awards Night.
Trophy for the Winner
Unless there is a tie, only one trophy is awarded for each award.
Collaborating Partners encouraged to attend Awards Night
Collaborating Partners are encouraged to attend the Awards Night to collect their winning Collaborating Partner certificate if their project is announced as the winner.
More about the last Awards
Contact Us
Partnerships and Events Manager
Danielle Colrain
danielle.colrain@its-australia.com.au
M. +61 439 041 612
Events and Communications Coordinator
Ellena Sainsbury
ellena.sainsbury@its-australia.com.au
M. +61 466 168 799
ITS Australia Head Office
T. +61 3 9646 6466
admin@its-australia.com.au
Woman of the Year Award Sponsor
