The 2006 CVIAQ Industry Recognition Award was awarded to Mr Tony O’Leary of Tramanco.

The presentation of the Award took place during the CVIAQ Annual Dinner and Awards night held at Hillstone St.Lucia on Saturday 14th October.

The CVIAQ Industry Recognition Award is presented annually to an industry member who has demonstrated excellence in performance, outstanding achievement and has made a significant contribution to the industry.

Tony was one of the most dedicated members of the CVIAQ Technical Committee which proceeded the current Manufacturers Council and its various individual working groups since 1982 which formulated and drafted the Queensland Code of Practice for Commercial Motor Vehicle Modifications. This later became the National Code of Practice for Heavy Vehicle Modifications VSB6. The “Acknowledgements” Section of the original publication provides a permanent record of the value that Queensland Transport placed on his contribution.

Tony has contributed extensively to a number of other technical areas including numerous reviews of Australian Design Rules and vehicle regulations over the last three decades. His technical expertise and ability in identifying possible misinterpretations and drafting clear, unambiguous statements has been invaluable.

Tony’s other significant contribution to industry was his long involvement on the CVIAQ Board of Directors which he joined in 1991 and served for 14 years until retiring at last year’s Annual General Meeting. Tony’s business experience in the vehicle modification sector was most valuable in ensuring a balanced sense of direction in planning the role of CVIAQ in industry affairs.

The award was presented to Tony on behalf of the CVIAQ Board of Directors by CVIAQ CEO Mr Brett Wright.

Tony, clearly a worthy award recipient received acclaim from the members and guests present.

For further information:

Paul Woodland
CVIAQ Manager - Member Services
Phone: (07) 3876 7733
Email: p.woodland@cviaq.asn.au